“They”, “She”, “He”? The Real Pronouns of LGBTQ+ Celebs That Are Shocking the Internet! – [PART – 02]
Several celebrities from around the world have embraced unique or non-traditional pronouns as a way to reflect their gender identity and promote inclusivity. These stars are helping to raise awareness and acceptance of non-binary, gender-fluid, and other gender identities outside the traditional male/female binary. Here are a few notable celebrities who use unique or non-traditional pronouns:
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Janelle Monáe (She/They)
Janelle Monáe, the acclaimed musician and actress, has openly discussed their fluid relationship with gender, and they use both “she/her” and “they/them” pronouns. Monáe has expressed that they feel most authentic when they embrace both femininity and masculinity, blurring the lines of traditional gender roles.
Laith Ashley (He/Him)
Laith Ashley, a transgender model, actor, and activist, uses “he/him” pronouns and is an advocate for transgender visibility. Ashley is known for being one of the first openly transgender models to appear in major campaigns, and he uses his platform to support the visibility and acceptance of transgender people.
Demi Lovato (They/Them)
In 2021, Demi Lovato publicly came out as nonbinary in an Instagram post. The 28-year-old shared, “Each day we wake up, we’re given a new opportunity to be who we want and wish to be,” while introducing their new podcast, 4D With Demi Lovato. They expressed excitement about embracing their authentic self and sharing their journey with others.
Ezra Miller (They/It/Ze)
According to the pronouns listed on Ezra Miller’s Instagram, they use they/its/ze. This reflects Miller’s gender fluidity and preference for nontraditional pronouns. They have been open about their identity, embracing a more inclusive understanding of gender and challenging conventional labels. Through this choice, Ezra aims to create space for more diverse expressions of self and encourage others to explore and define their own identities freely.
Brigette Lundy-Paine (They/Them)
In 2019, Lundy-Paine came out as nonbinary through an Instagram post that has since been deleted. They shared, “I’m nonbinary, always felt a lil bit boy, lil bit girl, lil bit neither…Using they/them as of late n it feels right. Scary AF to come out n been rly putting this off. But I feel I owe it to myself and to all of us who struggle w/ gender.” This moment marked an important step in their journey of self-expression, acknowledging the fear and vulnerability in coming out while also emphasizing the importance of embracing their true identity.
Amandla Stenberg (She/They)
In an interview with People, The Hunger Games star revealed, “I don’t necessarily always subscribe to female pronouns just because I don’t think that pronouns are necessarily very meaningful. I’ve said before that I’m comfortable with using the pronouns ‘they’ or ‘them’ alongside ‘she’ and ‘her’ just because that’s a conversation that’s important to me.” This statement highlights their fluid approach to gender and pronouns, emphasizing the personal significance of how they identify and express themselves.
Nico Tortorella (They/Them)
In an interview with Independent, they shared that their pronouns are they/them. “I have started playing with they/them pronouns for myself and anyone I can when it is appropriate,” they explained, indicating their openness to exploring and embracing different gender expressions in both their personal life and in support of others.
Rain Dove (Any Pronouns)
In an interview with The Guardian, the actor, model, and activist expressed their fluid approach to gender, saying, “Use she, he, it, one, they… I honestly don’t care… All I’m listening for in that sound is positivity. In all reality… I am nothing. Neither a man nor woman. I am a human. I just have specific anatomical capacities that I am satiated with and do not want to change. I don’t identify as ‘male’ or ‘female’ but rather as I am I.” Their statement reflects a deep connection to their authentic self, prioritizing self-acceptance over societal labels and emphasizing the importance of positivity and individual truth.
Halsey (She/They)
According to Halsey’s Instagram page, their pronouns are listed as she/they. This reflects their fluid approach to gender, embracing both feminine and gender-neutral pronouns as a way to express their identity. Halsey has been open about their journey with gender and self-expression, encouraging others to explore and define their own identities authentically.
Kehlani (She/They)
In an interview with Byrdie magazine, Kehlani opened up about their experience with pronouns, saying, “I don’t mind when people say ‘she’ at all, but something feels really affirming when people say ‘they.’ It feels like…you really see me.” This statement reflects the significance of being recognized in a way that feels most authentic to their identity, highlighting the personal empowerment and validation that comes with the use of gender-neutral pronouns.
Bex Taylor-Klaus (They/Them)
According to their official Twitter handle, Bex Taylor-Klaus’s pronouns are they/them. This reflects their nonbinary identity, as they embrace a gender-neutral approach to pronouns, aligning with their authentic self-expression. Bex has been open about their journey with gender and encourages others to embrace their true identities as well.
Sara Ramirez (They/Them)
Sara Ramirez initially came out as a nonbinary person using she/they pronouns. However, according to the pronouns listed on their Instagram page, they now exclusively go by they/them pronouns. This shift reflects Ramirez’s continued journey of self-discovery and embracing their authentic identity, as they advocate for the importance of fluid and inclusive gender expression.