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To close out each year, The Advocate honors the LGBTQ+ change-makers and culture-shifters that have had the most influence on the world. The Advocate proudly presents the People of the Year:
This philanthropist, one of The Advocate's people of the year, is determined to leave the world a better place.
The actor-turned-national hero, one of The Advocate's people of the year, continues to inspire.
The breakout star of our favorite vampire comedy channels Britney on The Advocate's year-end cover -- and proves that big, brown, and queer is also sexy as hell.
LGBTQ+ heroes like Dot-Marie Jones and Mrs. Kasha Davis share what The Advocate means to them while they’re honored at the annual People of the Year Luncheon.
Lawyer Phyllis Frye, one of our people of the year, is more than just the first out trans judge.
He's opened for Cher, had his own line of heels, and was named one of the most successful dance artists of all time, but his next act is just beginning.
As the voice of the president, Jean-Pierre is changing America. That's why she's emblematic of everything the Marjorie Taylor Greenes of the world fear the most.
Kevin Aviance, Dot-Marie Jones, Amanda Bearse, and Mrs. Kasha Davis were among the celebrities toasting 2022's heroes.
Willis and Kerr, two of The Advocate's people of the year, carry the mantle of transgender coverage and mainstream accountability following the death of Roberts.
This larger-than-life icon, one of our people of the year, is not shy about giving props and displaying her influences.
Karine Jean-Pierre is the most visible out member of the current administration, but she's surrounded by allies and other queer trailblazers.
This unassuming author -- and one of The Advocate's People of the Year -- found themselves targeted by a resurgent rightwing.
