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    LGBTQ+ Content Creators Won Big at the 2021 American Influencer Awards

    Raffy Ermac

    LGBTQ+ Content Creators Won Big at the 2021 American Influencer Awards

    The internet would be nothing without queer content creators!

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    Last night, the annual American Influencer Awards took place virtually to "recognize the top talent on social media in more than 50 beauty, fashion, fitness, and lifestyle categories" and, as expected, the LGBTQ+ community won big! After all, what would the internet be without the queer trendsetters who literally help shape the culture that so many people in the mainstream take for granted?

    Scroll through to see some standout queer winners from social media's biggest night, as well as the full list of winners who took home an award!

    Trixie Mattel — Drag Influencer of the Year

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    The Drag Race season 7 alum and All Stars 3 winner is a true multi-hyphenate, balancing a successful hosting, podcasting, YouTube, and music career, and after becoming one of the most recognizable names in all of the international drag fandom, it only makes sense that she took home the prize for Drag Influencer of the Year!

    Manny Gutierrez (a.k.a Manny MUA) — Product Review Influencer of the Year

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    Manny changed the game when it comes to makeup and skincare product reviews on YouTube, and he has been providing both entertainment and useful information to his nearly 5 million subscribers for years already!

    Michael Costello — Designer Influencer of the Year

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    After designing gowns for everyone from Lady Gaga to Mariah Carey to Beyonce, and sharing his beautiful designs with his over 1 million Instagram followers, it's no wonder why Michael Costello's talent helped him nab the AIA for Designer Influencer of the Year.

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    Olivier Rousteing — International Fashion Influencer of the Year

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    Balmain's creative director continued to prove to be all our jet setter goals throughout the year!

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    Nikkie De Jager (a.k.a NikkieTutorials) — International Makeup Artist of the Year

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    After publicly coming out as transgender in 2020, NikkieTutorials has had an amazing, whirlwind year that included launching her very own makeup brand and attending the Met Gala!

    Bretman Rock — Content Creator of the Year

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    The biggest award of the night went to none other than Bretman Rock, the beauty and lifestyle influencer who is best known for giving everyone on the internet the entertainment they need via his hilarious personality and the relationships he has with his friends and family. With over 8 million YouTube subscribers, Bretman has also been bringing much-needed queer, Filipino-American representation to spaces that have still need more it, including reality TV, the red carpet at major awards shows, and even the cover of Playboy magazine! 2021 was definitely Bretman's year!

    Beauty Winners:

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    Barber Influencer of the Year: Stacey Morris

    Celebrity Hair Stylist of the Year: Jesus Guerrero

    Celebrity Makeup Artist of the Year: Ariel Tejada

    Creative Makeup Artist of the Year: Carrie Esser

    Emerging Hair Stylist of the Year: Maribel Nunez

    Emerging Makeup Artist of the Year: Luis Alejandro

    Hair Colorist of the Year: Jessica Scott Santo

    Hair Influencer of the Year: Brad Mondo

    Hair Stylist of the Year: Linh Phan

    Influencer Beauty Brand of the Year: Henry Vasquez

    International Hair Stylist of the Year: Mario Henrique

    International Makeup Artist of the Year: Nikkie De Jager

    Makeup Influencer of the Year: Angelica Torres

    Nail Artist of the Year: Deshauwn Slusher

    Skincare Influencer of the Year: Hyram Yarbo

    Textured Hair Influencer of the Year: Nikki Nelms

    Tutorialist of the Year: Rosy McMichael

    Fashion Winners:

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    Celebrity Stylist of the Year: Monica Rose

    Creative Fashionista of the Year: Leslie Quezada

    Designer Influencer of the Year: Michael Costello

    Drag Influencer of the Year: Trixie Mattel

    Emerging Fashion Influencer of the Year: Juliette Porter

    Fashion Blogger/Vlogger of the Year: Caitlin Covington

    Fashion Haul Influencer of the Year: Nita Danielle

    Fashion Influencer of the Year: Alex Costa

    International Fashion Influencer of the Year: Olivier Rousteing

    Fitness Winners:

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    Brand Collaboration of the Year: Maddie Ziegler

    Celebrity Fitness Trainer of the Year: Melissa Alcantara

    Competition Influencer of the Year: Gabi Butler

    Emerging Female Fitness Influencer of the Year: Johanna Devries

    Emerging Male Fitness Influencer of the Year: Garrett Miller

    Female Fitness Influencer of the Year: Chloe Ting

    Fitness Instructor of the Year: Alex Toussaint

    Fitness Program of the Year: Anna Victoria

    International Fitness Influencer of the Year: Saman Munir

    Male Fitness Influencer of the Year: Sam Asghari

    Nutrition and Wellness Influencer of the Year: Dr. CourtneyTracy

    Yoga Influencer of the Year: Cassey Ho

    Lifestyle Winners:

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    Couples Influencer of the Year: Kara and Nate Buchanan

    DIY Influencer of the Year: Barbara Lewis

    Emerging Lifestyle Influencer of the Year: Maria Gloria

    Foodie Influencer of the Year: Soy Nguyen

    Gaming Influencer of the Year: Alia Shelesh

    Home Design Influencer of the Year: Shea McGee

    International Lifestyle Influencer of the Year: Becky Wright and Kelsey MacDermaid

    LGBTQIA+ Influencer of the Year: Veondre Mitchell

    Lifestyle Blogging Influencer of the Year: Dani Austin

    Lifestyle Influencer of the Year: Louie Castro

    Parenting/Family Influencer of the Year: Crystal Pettit

    Pet Influencer of the Year: Tucker Budzyn

    Photography Influencer of the Year: Patty Othon

    Product Review Influencer of the Year: Manny Gutierrez

    Senior Influencer of the Year: Helen Elam

    Tech Influencer of the Year: Marques Brownlee

    Travel Influencer of the Year: Garrett Gee

    Stream the 2021 American Influencer Awards below!

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