More and more celebrities are opening up about their gender identities, helping millions of fans feel seen and understood. Nonbinary is a term for people who don’t identify strictly as a man or a woman, and it exists on a wide spectrum.
When famous people share their personal truths, it sparks important conversations about identity and acceptance. Here are 15 celebrities who have bravely and publicly identified as nonbinary.
1. Demi Lovato
Few announcements shook pop culture quite like Demi Lovato’s May 2021 revelation. The singer and former Disney star shared that being nonbinary “best represents the fluidity I feel in my gender expression” and began using they/them pronouns.
By April 2022, Lovato updated their pronouns to include she/her, explaining their energy felt balanced between masculine and feminine. Their openness gave millions of fans permission to explore their own identities without fear.
2. Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness brought warmth and sparkle to “Queer Eye,” but their 2019 coming-out moment added an entirely new layer to their story. In a candid interview, JVN said, “The older I get, the more I think that I’m non-binary — I’m gender nonconforming.”
They use they/he/she pronouns and have spoken openly about how gender identity is a personal journey. JVN’s visibility has made countless people feel less alone in questioning their own gender.
3. Emma Corrin
Best known for portraying Princess Diana in “The Crown,” Emma Corrin quietly updated their Instagram pronouns to they/them in 2021, letting the action speak louder than words. Later interviews revealed they feel “much more seen” when referred to with they/them pronouns.
Corrin’s understated approach to coming out resonated with fans who appreciate authenticity over spectacle. Their willingness to explore identity publicly while navigating Hollywood’s spotlight has made them a thoughtful voice for the nonbinary community.
4. Sam Smith
“After a lifetime of being at war with my gender, I’ve decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out.” Sam Smith’s 2019 announcement was raw, honest, and deeply moving. The Grammy-winning British singer described flowing between male and female, calling gender “all on the spectrum.”
Smith uses they/them pronouns and has since become one of the most recognized nonbinary voices in music. Their courage to speak openly changed how many people think about gender.
5. Nico Tortorella
Nico Tortorella, best known for their role on the TV series “Younger,” publicly identified as nonbinary in 2018 with refreshing honesty. They shared, “I just pretty recently have come to terms with the fact that maybe I am not fully cisgender,” and also described themselves as gender-fluid.
Tortorella’s journey was gradual and real, showing fans that self-discovery doesn’t happen overnight. Their openness about fluidity helped normalize the idea that identity can evolve over time.
6. Lachlan Watson
At a young age, Lachlan Watson stepped into both the spotlight and their authentic self with remarkable confidence. Known for playing Susie Putnam in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” Watson has used social media and bold fashion choices to explore and express their nonbinary identity.
Their visibility matters especially for younger fans who are still figuring themselves out. Watson proves that embracing who you are, even in the public eye, can be a powerful act of self-love and community building.
7. Amandla Stenberg
Back in 2016, Amandla Stenberg came out as nonbinary on Tumblr — a platform where many young people were having exactly these conversations. The “Hunger Games” and “The Hate U Give” actor wrote that they/them pronouns make them feel comfortable, while also noting they use she/her.
Stenberg has long been a passionate advocate for representation and social justice. Their early and public embrace of a nonbinary identity helped put the conversation on the cultural map for a whole generation of fans.
8. Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae has always defied categories in music, fashion, and now identity. In 2020, the celebrated singer and actor publicly identified as nonbinary via Twitter, and later clarified on “Red Table Talk”: “I’m non-binary, so I just don’t see myself as a woman, solely.”
Monae uses they/them and she/her pronouns and continues to use their platform to champion LGBTQ+ visibility. Their artistry and advocacy remind fans that being true to yourself is the most radical creative act of all.
9. Jack Haven
Formerly known as Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jack Haven came out as nonbinary in 2019 with a beautifully simple post: “Always felt a lil bit boy, lil bit girl, lil bit neither. Using they/them as of late and it feels right.” The “Atypical” actor’s words felt instantly relatable to many fans.
In 2024, they announced their name change to Jack Haven, marking a new chapter in their public identity. Their story is a moving reminder that self-naming is a profound form of personal freedom.
10. Asia Kate Dillon
Asia Kate Dillon made television history by playing Taylor Mason, the first nonbinary main character on American TV, in the Showtime drama “Billions.” Life imitated art in the best way — Dillon is nonbinary themselves and uses they/them pronouns.
Before accepting the role, they reportedly researched nonbinary identities and found a word that finally fit their own experience. Dillon’s groundbreaking work on screen opened doors for more authentic nonbinary storytelling across the entire entertainment industry.
11. Liv Hewson
Australian actor Liv Hewson, known for their role in Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet” alongside Drew Barrymore, identifies as nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. Hewson has been open about their identity in interviews and on social media, contributing a grounded, low-key kind of visibility to the conversation.
Their presence in mainstream streaming projects helps normalize nonbinary identities for broad audiences who might not otherwise encounter them. Sometimes quiet representation carries just as much weight as the loudest announcements.
12. Indya Moore
Indya Moore is a trailblazer in every sense. The actor and model rose to fame playing Angel Evangelista in FX’s groundbreaking series “Pose” and identifies as both nonbinary and transgender.
Moore has also expressed that the term agender resonates with their experience of self.
Beyond acting, they’ve graced major fashion magazine covers and used that visibility to advocate for trans and nonbinary communities. Moore’s multifaceted identity challenges rigid categories and invites everyone to think more expansively about what gender can mean.
13. Elliot Page
Elliot Page’s December 2020 coming-out letter was a watershed moment for transgender and nonbinary visibility worldwide. The beloved star of “Juno” and “The Umbrella Academy” wrote with unmistakable joy: “I love that I am trans.
And I love that I am queer.” Page uses he/they pronouns.
His courage in sharing something so personal — at a time when anti-trans sentiment was rising — inspired millions. Page continues to act, advocate, and live authentically, proving that being yourself is always worth it.
14. Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey shot to global fame through HBO’s “The Last of Us,” but their personal story is just as compelling. The British actor uses they/them pronouns and has spoken candidly about gender fluidity, sharing, “I guess my gender has always been very fluid.”
Ramsey’s willingness to discuss identity openly — without making it the defining focus of their career — strikes a healthy balance that resonates with young fans. Their talent and authenticity together make them one of the most exciting stars of their generation.
15. Sara Ramirez
Sara Ramirez spent years as a fan favorite on “Grey’s Anatomy” before stepping into a new chapter — both professionally and personally. After previously identifying as bisexual, Ramirez came out as nonbinary and now uses they/them pronouns, continuing their role on “And Just Like That.”
Their journey shows that identity can shift and grow throughout a lifetime, and that coming out at any age is valid. Ramirez uses their visibility to advocate loudly for LGBTQ+ communities, making their voice one of the most important in Hollywood today.