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The 2025 Out100: Nathan Lee Graham
These are the LGBTQ+ people making the world bolder and brighter in 2025.
“Keep it up, keep it cute, and keep it moving. My life’s philosophy,” says Mid-Century Modern’s Nathan Lee Graham, a veteran theater, film, and TV star. Graham’s wry and heartfelt sensibility drew viewers to him in the Hulu sitcom that costarred Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, and Linda Lavin. And fans of the mockumentary Theater Camp will recall his turn as the camp’s choreographer with a fabulous fashion sense and a withering sense of humor.
The decorated actor has appeared onstage in Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, Hadestown, Titanique, and Wig Out! Graham’s film and TV roles include The Comeback, Absolutely Fabulous, Sweet Home Alabama, and Zoolander. This fall, he stars in the revival of Stephen Schwartz’s The Baker’s Wife with Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, and Judy Kuhn.
Throughout his career, he’s elevated visibility for LGBTQ+ people. For all of his success, he’s grappled with “finally accepting that I am good and great enough for all of the things I do. Period.”
His advice to others? “More than ever, one must lean into your authentic self! Do not cower, do not shy away. Stand firm!” @nathanleegraham
Tracy E. Gilchrist
Tracy E. Gilchrist is the VP of Editorial and Special Projects at equalpride. A media veteran, she writes about the intersections of LGBTQ+ equality and pop culture. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of The Advocate and the first feminism editor for the 55-year-old brand. In 2017, she launched the company's first podcast, The Advocates. She is an experienced broadcast interviewer, panel moderator, and public speaker who has delivered her talk, "Pandora's Box to Pose: Game-changing Visibility in Film and TV," at universities throughout the country.
Tracy E. Gilchrist is the VP of Editorial and Special Projects at equalpride. A media veteran, she writes about the intersections of LGBTQ+ equality and pop culture. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of The Advocate and the first feminism editor for the 55-year-old brand. In 2017, she launched the company's first podcast, The Advocates. She is an experienced broadcast interviewer, panel moderator, and public speaker who has delivered her talk, "Pandora's Box to Pose: Game-changing Visibility in Film and TV," at universities throughout the country.
Laur Lončar
Bernardo SimBernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He’s also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born and raised in Brazil, he’s lived in the U.S. for over 15 years and speaks four languages.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. You can also find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He’s also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born and raised in Brazil, he’s lived in the U.S. for over 15 years and speaks four languages.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. You can also find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He’s also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born and raised in Brazil, he’s lived in the U.S. for over 15 years and speaks four languages.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. You can also find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
The 2025 Out100: Onya Nurve
These are the LGBTQ+ people making the world bolder and brighter in 2025
Laur Lončar
Onya Nurve, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17, describes her work as “a form of theater, art, and performance,” calling it “ephemeral.” Her proudest achievement this year, besides being crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar, was landing the role of Lola in a national tour of Kinky Boots.
Even after managing to personify charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent, Nurve still finds that “the biggest obstacle that I honestly face every day is just getting out of my own head and getting out of my own way. It’s always easier said than done, but it’s something that I try to practice every single day.”
Looking beyond Kinky Boots, Nurve is ready to work her way to Broadway, snag a recurring role on TV, and perhaps even star in a film.
The reigning Drag Race queen and now Out100 honoree also sends a message to her fans, “especially to my young Black queers out there: Dreams do come true. As long as you keep working hard and believing in yourself, your dreams are bound to become reality. Just believe it.” @onyanurve