Gay Icons Who Support The LGBTQ Community

Gay icons make a huge impact on the LGBTQ community through their art and allyship. And though Judy Garland would be 97 today, her spirit endures as one of the most memorable gay icons of the 20th century. In honor of her birthday, we put together a curation celebrating some of the many famous faces who inspire and support the LGBTQ+ community. 

What makes a gay icon? “The most noted and revered of gay icons are inevitably quirky or uncommonly beautiful and always talented,” writes Trevor Martin. The common thread is the use of their platform to stand up for others while pushing boundaries and being true to themselves. Most notably, they often have a deep connection to LGBTQ+ advocacy and art that causes conversation. Something we at iCanvas always applaud.

Whether you want to surround yourself with pop culture prints featuring iconic performers or portraits of allies who helped blazed trails for the community, we have everything you need to pay homage to your favorite LGBTQ icons. From the likes of Princess Diana, one of the earliest prominent figures to embrace AIDS advocacy, to Marsha P. Johnson, who pioneered the path to what has become a globally celebrated Pride Month. Keep scrolling to find a gay icon to inspire your space.

Didn’t find something you love? Check out more pop culture portraits to celebrate your favorite icons or browse our full LGBTQ collection to celebrate Pride this month and beyond.