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BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGES BY ROB O’CONNOR, AEMEN SUKKAR, KRIS KESIAK
Want to be the best version of yourself in 2026? Have no fear, these queer celebs seem to have it all figured out. As we approach a new year, here’s some wise advice, sage words and useful tidbits to take with you.
Nxdia on coming out: “Sometimes there’s this idea that you can’t be happy and out as queer without being completely ostracised from your family. While that is the reality for some people, I want to share that it’s not always like that.”
G Flip on the community: “Now more than ever, the queer community is coming together, which is so beautiful in such a horrible landscape of what’s going on in the world.”
Horse on what she’s learned: “One key thing I’ve learned is to choose your battles.”
Skin on allyship: “Trans rights are our rights. If they’re going for those people, they’ll go for you too.”
Megan Jayne Crabbe on self image: “We need to learn that bodies are not trends.”
Munroe Bergdorf on coming together: “A lot of the problems that we have are because we can’t communicate with each other and we don’t see the humanity in each other.”
Suzi Ruffell on being yourself: “I’ve tried to change who I am. None of it worked.”
Mary Lambert on channelling anger: “As women, we’re really comfortable with sadness and grief. I think anger and rage is unfamiliar.”
Jess Carter on the power of sport: “Women’s football has always been such a safe family space, and we want that to include everyone”
Asia Kate Dillon on why community is so important: “Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We need a community.”
Fara Williams’ words of advice: “It’s important not to lose who you are in any environment. Own your identity, and don’t shy away from it.”
River Gallo on looking after yourself: “Be relentless in the pursuit of the message that you have to offer the world while also acknowledging when to rest. Self-care is a radical act.”
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