Future Words of Yesterday: Issue #7 (#wattys2016)

#FreeTheLGBTQ+

LGBT+ Celebrities That You Should Know!

Tyler Henry

Tyler Henry is an openly gay clairvoyant, medium, and medical intuitive working in Hollywood as a spiritual guide to the rich and famous. He guides clients through grief and helps them connect with lost loved ones through his gifts. You can catch him on the E! network in his show "Hollywood Medium".

Michael Arden

Michael Arden is a singer, actor, and director for Broadway productions such as Deaf West's "Spring Awakening" which is nominated for multiple awards at this year's Tony Awards for theatre. He pioneered the movement for greater access to theatre for the disabled featuring deaf actors and sign language in his production of "Spring Awakening" along with listening devices for blind audience members and allowances for service dogs in the theatre. Michael's show also helped Ali Stroker become the first wheelchair-bound actress on Broadway. He is openly gay and engaged to fellow actor Andy Mientus. You can see Michael in "Anger Management" and you can hear him sing in the "Hunchback of Notre Dame" studio recording available on iTunes.

Andy Mientus

Andy Mientus has never been shy about his bisexuality and can often be caught debunking harmful myths about his sexuality to uninformed interviewers. He and his fiancé Michael Arden help promote theatre accessibility for the disabled. Andy also suffers from a rare neurological disorder called HNPP and he offers support to those who struggle with similar issues. You can see Andy in shows such as "Smash" and "The Flash".

Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel is the world renowned author of "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic" which tells the story of her growing up with an estranged gay father and coming to terms with her own identity as a lesbian. Her life's story is also the subject of the smash hit Broadway musical "Fun Home".