For Immediate Release
Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
Public Relations Specialist, equalpride
marie-adelina@equalpride.com
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 19, 2023) – The Advocate is thrilled to announce Hollywood icon and Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis as the cover star for its November/December 2023 issue, celebrating this year’s list The Advocates: an annual tradition marking the luminaries and trailblazers of the LGBTQ+ community who have significantly impacted our world. Curtis is recognized for her strong allyship to the LGBTQ+ community and as a supportive mother of a transgender daughter.
Hollywood legend Jamie Lee Curtis graces the November/December issue of The Advocate (Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles/Advocate.com)
Curtis spoke about her attachment to the LGBTQ+ community in an in-person interview with Senior Editor John Casey, and the star was photographed exclusively by Andrew Eccles.
“Each year, we are astounded by the breadth and depth of contributions made by LGBTQ+ individuals and our allies,” said Desirée Guerrero, Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate. “Jamie Lee Curtis’s inclusion, with her powerful advocacy and allyship, encapsulates the spirit of The Advocates. We are honored to have her grace our cover.”
Jamie Lee Curtis will also be presented with the Advocate of the Year award during the Out100 Party on November 9th in Los Angeles.
This year’s honorees embody diverse talent, innovation, and advocacy. Alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, The Advocates comprise of Alok Vaid-Menon, Hari Nef, Janelle Monáe, Matthew Lopez, Ramin Setoodeh, Tommy Dorfman, Lesléa Newman, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Scott Wiener, Elliot Page, and Tori Cooper. These individuals have made strides in various spheres, from arts and entertainment to politics and activism, leading the charge for equality, acceptance, and positive representation.
Readers can anticipate in-depth interviews, inspiring stories, and unique perspectives from each honoree, now available on advocate.com, shedding light on their contributions, the adversities they’ve overcome, and their visions for an inclusive future. The November/December issue of The Advocate will be available on newsstands beginning October 31st.
For the latest LGBTQ+ stories and articles spanning politics, business, arts and entertainment, visit ADVOCATE.com. Like and follow The Advocate on social media at @theadvocatemag.
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