The third iteration of the list features a huge array of influential and inspirational trailblazers from across the worlds of entertainment, sport, business, law, fashion, politics, campaigning and the arts
This year’s top 10 is:
- Victoria McCloud, former judge of the King’s Bench
- Juno Dawson, author
- Bella Ramsey, actor
- Cynthia Erivo, actor and singer
- Wes Streeting, shadow secretary of state for health and social care
- David Hockney, artist
- The Vivienne, drag artist, singer and television personality
- Joe Lycett, comedian, television presenter and artist
- Tom Daley, Olympic gold medallist and television personality
- Yasmin Benoit, model and activist
To mark the Pride List being published, The Independent will host a special event in London on 11 June. The evening, taking place at Queer Britain, will be dedicated to honouring these change-makers at a time where LGBT+ people face continued threats.
The Independent is proud to be an official media partner of Pride in London for the fourth year running, and returning as Manchester’s Pride partner since joining forces for the first time in 2024. The relationships encompass a number of commercial, editorial and marketing initiatives during Pride Month and beyond, and build on The Independent’s long history of LGBT+ campaigning and reporting.
Chloe Hubbard, UK editor of The Independent, comments: “We are proud to champion our most influential LGBT+ change-makers once again on our annual Pride List in a year where the community has been further marginalised on both sides of the Atlantic.
“Visibility and pride within the queer community feels more vital than ever and we are dedicated to continuing to occupy our unique place in the media on LGBT+ issues.”
