Prominent Non-Binary Members of the LGBTQ Community
Many individuals prefer not to identify with any gender, or do not see themselves exclusively as a man or a woman. Gender is a term used to describe a person's personal identity, behaviour, characteristics, and thoughts. Individuals whose gender is not identified with male or female may describe themselves as non-binary. History tells us that non-binary individuals have existed for centuries.
The notion of being non-binary is important to accept. Language is an important means by which an individual confidently communicates their selves to others. It establishes a community and supports the diverse nature of society. Words are a powerful way to assert an aspect of an individual's gender that’s often unseen or unaligned with others’ assumptions.
Non-binary is an umbrella term that includes genderqueer, gender-fluid, agender, androgynous and gender non-conforming people – though not all will find that non-binary fits as a label for them. Many non-binary people are transgender also.
Gender identity and expression are entirely personal. Many individuals proudly state publicly their non-binary status. We have identified a number of notable members of the LGBTQ community who have done so over the past few years. These include members of the entertainment world, journalists, politicians, sports personalities, writers, religious leaders, scientists, and more.
Australia
- Robyn Lambird, track & field competitor
- Hugh Sheridan, actor
- Darcy Vescio, Australian Rules Football player
Canada
- Jalisa Luces-Mendes, business
- Rebecca Quinn, soccer/football player
- T. Thomason, musician
- Joanne Vannicola, playwright, actor
Great Britain
- Owen Hurcum, politician
- Jennie Kermode, activist
- Sam Smith, singer
Greece
- George-Kyveli Papadimitriou, activist
Japan
- Hikaru Utada, singer
Nigeria
- Akwaeke Emezi, writer
Puerto Rico
- Raquel Salas Rivera, poet
Singapore
- JY Yang, writer
Taiwan
- Audrey Tang, Government Minister, computer scientist
United States
- Seyi Adebanjo, film producer and director
- Leo Baker, professional skateboarder
- M Barclay, religious leader
- Layshia Clarendon, professional basketball player
- Rosie Haber, film director, writer and producer
- Julie Kliegman, journalist
- Demi Lovato, singer and songwriter
- Rose McGowan, actor
- Jamie Shupe, activist
- Amandla Stenberg, actor
- Rebecca Sugar, television producer
- Lio Tipton, actor
- Mauree Turner, politician
- Lucianne Walkowicz, astronomer
Venezuela
- Derrick Clifton, journalist
- Asia Kate Dillon, actor
- Alejandra Ghersi, songwriter and performance writer
- Bex Taylor-Klaus, actor
See Also
- Intersex Activists
- Bisexual Activists
- Transgender Activists
- Early European LGBTQ Activists
- Feminist Activists Who Identify as Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender
