Kathy Griffin is committed to LGBTQ+ equality.
As the newly titled Advocate of the Year, the outspoken comedian is opening up on just grateful she is to have support from her queer peers throughout her entire life, including her infamous low points in her career.
Griffin has always made it a mission to create a safe space for gay people in all of her projects — and receiving the honor of Advocate of the Year really hits home for the beloved entertainer.
"I cried! I've been an ally of the community my whole life. I was that kid in kindergarten that made friends with the gay kid and we plotted together...whether they were out or not. ... Thank God for gay audiences! I cannot shock the gays. No matter what I say, no matter how far I go, they're like, 'We are gay in America. We have seen it all,'" Griffin tells Out.
The LGBTQ+ community even rode for Griffin when it felt like the whole word was against her back when she posted the controversial photo holding a fake, bloodied severed head resembling President Donald Trump back in 2017.
"I owe so much to the community. Let me tell you, when I was canceled, right away, there were gays on Fire Island dressed as me, holding the Trump Halloween mask mimicking me. Through the tears and all the chaos, I was like, 'Thank God the community didn't turn on me.'"
With the gays in her corner, Griffin is going to continue fighting on the frontlines for the queer visibility at a time it's needed most.
"Gay rights are civil rights! I'm happy and proud to be an advocate and will continue to advocate because we're in really tough times for gay people. We have to stay busy, keep marching...and do more, because this administration is coming for you."
Fans can follow Kathy Griffin on Instagram here. To see the full interview at the Out100, check out the video at the top of the page. The Out100 is presented by Lexus.
