Top LGBTQ+ Influencers

LGBTQ+ influencers are creating an inclusive, welcoming space on social media. By sharing their journeys, expressing challenging situations through skits, and living out loud, these top LGBTQ+ influencers inspire others to live their best lives.

Take a look at these top LGBTQ+ influencers

Known as JStew to her Instagram followers, Jessica is an LBGTQ+ influencer who shares comedy skits that playfully acknowledge the challenges and stereotypes of lesbian women. Her lesbians moving skit and lesbians through the generations are just two examples of her humorous content.

Josh, an LBGTQ+ travel influencer from Canada, uses his YouTube channel to share fun things to see, do, and eat in Vancouver and other LGBTQ-friendly destinations. He recently traveled to NYC and showcased events during Banff’s Pride Month for his 40K subscribers.

Known on Instagram as out_in.nature, Julie and Megan love to share their adventures, like exploring Iceland or tent camping in Ontario. Beyond their travels, they share life’s moments, discuss their jobs as an RN and teachers, and openly discuss challenging LGBTQ+ topics.

Melody is an LBGTQ+ beauty influencer who shares GRWM (get ready with me) videos, makeup tutorials, and her morning skincare routine. The Orlando resident, known on TikTok as thegaycinderella, has 37K followers, where she shares content multiple times a day.

Ylenia

An Italian influencer who identifies as androgynous, Ylenia shares lifestyle snaps on Instagram. Her passion for tattoos and piercings is a common topic, as is fitness, specifically CrossFit. Her 254K followers tune in for daily updates.

Daniel Franzese

Best known for his portrayal of Damian in “Mean Girls,” Daniel is an actor, comedian, entrepreneur, and activist. His YouTube channel focuses on funny skits that mostly center around a character he created, an Italian mother named Antoinette.

Gabi and Shanna

With a bio that describes Gabi and Shanna as “wives with the best travel pics,” Instagram followers are, you guessed it, treated to breathtaking snaps of faraway places. The couple recently participated in NYC’s pride parade, traveled to Copenhagen, and eloped in Sydney.

Petros Petri

Branded from a combination of their names, Petros and his husband, Rissi, created Petrissi, a website dedicated to their favorite activity, global travel. Much of their Instagram showcases their adventures, like their trip to Rio and Cyprus. Petros’ 205K Instagram followers are never bored, thanks to his playful demeanor and entertaining posts.

Devin-Norelle

An advocate of the trans community, Devin-Norelle is a model, writer, and host of Brave Spaces on PBS. On X, ze shares his journey through top surgery and professional milestones, like winning a People’s Choice Webby Award for this PBS show. 

Danie G

A native New Yorker who moved to LA, Danie G is an LGBTQ+ influencer who shares her life on Instagram. Danie recently purchased a new home with partner, emceed pride events in NYC, and is a big fan of Girls in Wonderland, an annual celebration for queer women.

Alexander Joe

Describing himself as an “overly dramatic Midwestern gay cowboy,” Alex is a ‘90s baby who loves to share hilarious and nostalgic posts with more than 920K followers on TikTok. Alex reenacts hit talent shows and puts together skits of what his mom was like in the 90s.

Uwern Jong

Uwern is the Editor-in-Chief of a popular gay publication, OutThere, and an avid luxury traveler. His 35K Instagram followers appreciate his sophisticated fashion style coupled with snaps of his magnificent travel destinations, like Venice.

Owin Pierson

A gay Asian American who tackles LGBTQ+ mental health issues, Owin offers advice on being an ally to the community, supports nonprofits that spread kindness and offers inspiring words to those struggling with their identity.

Maya Noir Rittmanic

Maya/Noir is a bigender/trans/nonbinary queer model and advocate. Many of their posts are vulnerable, honest, and educational, like explaining how to use pronouns. Maya also posts pictures with his partner and shares before and after pictures of his top surgery.

Skyler Jay

Trans/queer activist and speaker Skyler goes by “trans.ginger” on Instagram. He shares his gender journey, which includes several surgeries like top surgery, which he had six years ago. He runs the Aadya Rising Nonprofit Organization to help other members of the trans community.

Munroe Bergdorf

Munroe is the first transgender model in the UK for a top beauty brand and a contributing editor for British Vogue. She hosted “Que Epiphany” on MTV and uses her platform to highlight the challenges of trans youth and advocate for those in the LBGTQ+ community who face difficult times.

B. Hawk Snipes

No one has mastered the art of walking down stairs in heels like model B. Hawk Snipes! As a Black nonbinary trans femme, they serve as an inspiration both on and off the runway. They love to sport the latest fashion and frequently host and speak at LGBTQ+ events, including support groups and rallies.

Alysse Dalessandro

Alysse describes herself as queer femme and offers plus-size styling inspo on Instagram. She runs her own plus-size retail shop, makes jewelry, and loves to travel. She’s crossing states and countries off her travel bucket list, with a recent trip to Bali and Sicily. 

Eric Sedeno

Known on TikTok as “Rico Taquito,” Eric is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community who uses his platform to bring a smile to more than 1M followers. As the host of the popular podcast Gay & Afraid, Eric packs his feed with hilarious posts poking fun at loud friends and offers his impression of Willy Wonka giving a tour.

Seth Sanker

Based in Chicago, Seth advocates for the #Femboys movement and takes to TikTok to share his lifestyle as a fashion guru and member of the LGBTQ+ community. With 425K TikTok followers, Seth shares his fashion trends and promotes his own clothing and accessories too.

Kissy Duerre

Kissy is a bright light among the feeds of more than 694K as he shares personal experiences and humorous content. Through posts about parents misunderstanding pronouns and wig transformations, he shares moments of his trans life.

Elle Deran

As a nonbinary actor, singer, and content creator, Elle has gained a large following from sharing her vulnerable experiences with more than 514.4K followers on TikTok. Through humor, Elle shares disturbing talks she’s had with doctors and how being trans isn’t a choice. 

Julie Gester

You may know her on TikTok as the Plant Based Bird Girl, but Julie is a bisexual influencer who uses her platforms to share her personal stories, pep talks, and the occasional clips about plays she’s writing.