13 Women Who Inspire the LGBT Community

Last weekend, LGBT stars and the allies who support them gathered at the Hollywood Palladium for An Evening With Women.

The event, thrown annually by the Los Angeles LGBT Center, raised funds for its health and housing services, while also advocating for equality. Musicians Macy Gray, James Blunt, and Tal Wilkenfeld lent their voices in support of the cause. The evening also featured the comedic talents of Fortune Feimster and a farewell to longtime co-chair Linda Perry.

In the spirit of the occasion, The Advocate asked the event's special guests to name the women who inspire them. See the responses of Lance Bass, Emily Robinson (Transparent), Ian Harvie (Mistresses), Fortune Feimster, Danny Franzese (Looking), Erika Ervin (American Horror Story), Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk), Skyler Samuels (Scream Queens), James Blunt, model Madison Paige, filmmaker Kim Rocco Shields, Breeda Wool (Unreal), and Tal Wilkenfeld below.