Out's Year in Photos

Andreja Pejić

Each year, Out magazine works with a number of talented photographers, capturing stunning portraits of people from around the world. This year included Oscar winners, icons, and a president. So how do you choose the ones to remember? Photo director Greg Garry's favorite photos of 2015 include people who made him smile, cry, and chuckle, including a few legendary moments that he'll never forget.

Photo by Ryan Pfluger for Out100

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Eddie Redmayne

Photo by John Balsom

"I'm being given this extraordinary experience of being able to play this woman [Lili Elbe], but with that comes this responsibility of not only educating myself but hopefully using that to educate an audience."

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David Gandy

Photo by Blair Getz Mezibov

"Guys know I'm heterosexual so no, they don't hit on me. But I've been in the fashion industry for years where many of the creative and designers are gay, so we always flirt and have a great laugh. Usually they just try and introduce me to their hot girlfriends."

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Julianne Moore

Photo by Ruven Afanador

"Ellen had so recently come out, and this is going to sound silly, and hopefully not hurtful, but I don’t think I was aware of how painful it is to be closeted. I have the advantage of being a person who’s never had to hide my sexuality, so I asked her a lot of questions—frank questions—about what that feels like. She said she felt discomfort simply wearing all these dresses, and it was all very eye-opening for me. She was so unprotective [of herself] – I was very touched by that. It definitely made me more sensitive to the nuances of our movie.”

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Jonny Beauchamp

Photography by Tony Kelly

"I hope I can inspire people to take on more risky roles. I think we should constantly push our boundaries and bring more visibility to equality. For whatever reason, I have a true connection to these characters, and to me it’s not only about their gender or sexual orientations — it’s about the stories and the social commentary. Because the truth is, if they weren’t homosexual, or transgender, or prostitutes, we might not be having this conversation.”

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Olivier Rousteing

Photography by Pierre et Gilles

“When I was in Mykonos, I posted a selfie in my bed almost naked,” Rousteing says. “You could almost see my butt. But I love my butt. Why can’t I take a picture of my butt? They said, ‘Next time it’s going to be your willy in the picture.’ I said, ‘No, just my butt.’ ”

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Duran Duran: Still Hungry, Still Fabulous

Photography by Zoe McConnell

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Kit Harington

Photography by Nino Muñoz

“There is something homoerotic about [the Night's Watch]. They all bunk up together. I haven’t really thought about it too much, but they’re brotherly. There’s brotherly love.”

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Boy Radio

Photo by Sophy Holland

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Lily Tomlin

Photo by Ryan Pfluger for Out100

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Shamir

Photo by Luke Fontana

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Tiq Milan

Photo by Benedict Evans

"Our life is a very queer type of life. But we live in the Bronx, in a working-class neighborhood. It’s very diverse: lots of immigrants, lots of brown folks, lots of kids. Everyone just keeps on going. Nobody notices other people. Nobody knows I’m trans. We’re just another couple."

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