LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

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Adam Lambert -

The singer cuts quite the figure at BuzzFeed's first edition of Queer Prom in May 2017.

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Miss Sherry Pie - Drag queen Miss Sherry Pie performs during the second edition of Queer Prom in June 2018.

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Evan Rachel Wood -

The actress looks dapper in her suit at the first edition of Queer Prom, hosted in Hollywood.

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Prom Court - Members of the Queer Prom Court pose for a photo during the second edition of Queer Prom, hosted in New York City.

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Daniel Franzese - 'Mean Girls' actor Daniel Franzese (right) poses with his date for the night, Joseph Bradley Phillips.

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Happy guests - Queer Prom guests captured taking a break.

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Perez Hilton - The infamous celebrity blogger attended Queer Prom in a onesie.

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Photo sesh - A picture says it all at Queer Prom in 2018.

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Echo Kellum -

The 'Arrow' actor happily attended Queer Prom in 2017.

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Tied together - Reactions like these are why Queer Prom is so important.

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Brian Justin Crum - The singer and 'America's Got Talent' contestant literally shined at Queer Prom.

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Representing - At Queer Prom, accessorizing includes rocking the Pride flag.

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Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying - The Pentatonix and Superfruit band members turned up with some original looks.

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Working prom - New York City's famous Big Gay Ice Cream company was on hand to give out some treats.

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DeRay Mckesson - Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson also made an appearance at Queer Prom.

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Robert Sepúlveda Jr. - Star of the reality show 'Finding Prince Charming,' Robert Sepúlveda Jr. also attended in 2017.

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Dance floor moves - Breaking out the moves at Queer Prom in 2018.

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Kyle Krieger - The YouTube and Instagram star (and brother to American soccer champ Ali Krieger) turned up to Queer Prom looking hunky in all black.

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Picture perfect smiles - We say "yaaass" to this awesome group photo!

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Lauren Meister - Lauren Meister, former mayor of West Hollywood (famously known as an LGBTQ hub), also attended Queer Prom.

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Jay Manuel and Mary Lambert - Jay Manuel of 'America's Next Top Model' fame and 'Same Love' singer Mary Lambert were guests in 2018.

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Wrabel - Musician Wrabel made a colorful appearance at Queer Prom in 2017.

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Elliott Sailors and Olimpia Valli Fassi - Model Elliott Sailors (left) and her artist girlfriend Olimpia Valli Fassi pictured at Queer Prom.

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Nomi Ruiz - Nomi Ruiz of the band Jessica 6 killed it with this look at Queer Prom in 2017.

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Nico Tortorella and Rain Dove -

'Younger' actor Nico Tortorella (left) and model Rain Dove enjoy a fun moment at Queer Prom.

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Arisce Wanzer - Model Arisce Wanzer was all class upon arriving.

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Desmond is Amazing and Starley - Drag kid Desmond is Amazing (left) and singer Starley pose for the cameras.

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Casey Breves and Sam Tsui - Husbands and YouTube musicians Casey Breves (left) and Sam Tsui (right) looked adorable together at Queer Prom.

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Promenade -

Balloon views epitomize the fun that is Queer Prom.

See also: Miss International Queen: The premier transgender beauty pageant

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Adam Lambert -

The singer cuts quite the figure at BuzzFeed's first edition of Queer Prom in May 2017.

© Getty Images

1 / 30 Fotos

Miss Sherry Pie - Drag queen Miss Sherry Pie performs during the second edition of Queer Prom in June 2018.

© Getty Images

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Evan Rachel Wood -

The actress looks dapper in her suit at the first edition of Queer Prom, hosted in Hollywood.

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Prom Court - Members of the Queer Prom Court pose for a photo during the second edition of Queer Prom, hosted in New York City.

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Daniel Franzese - 'Mean Girls' actor Daniel Franzese (right) poses with his date for the night, Joseph Bradley Phillips.

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Happy guests - Queer Prom guests captured taking a break.

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Perez Hilton - The infamous celebrity blogger attended Queer Prom in a onesie.

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Photo sesh - A picture says it all at Queer Prom in 2018.

© Getty Images

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Echo Kellum -

The 'Arrow' actor happily attended Queer Prom in 2017.

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Tied together - Reactions like these are why Queer Prom is so important.

© Getty Images

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Brian Justin Crum - The singer and 'America's Got Talent' contestant literally shined at Queer Prom.

© Getty Images

11 / 30 Fotos

Representing - At Queer Prom, accessorizing includes rocking the Pride flag.

© Getty Images

12 / 30 Fotos

Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying - The Pentatonix and Superfruit band members turned up with some original looks.

© Getty Images

13 / 30 Fotos

Working prom - New York City's famous Big Gay Ice Cream company was on hand to give out some treats.

© Getty Images

14 / 30 Fotos

DeRay Mckesson - Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson also made an appearance at Queer Prom.

© Getty Images

15 / 30 Fotos

Robert Sepúlveda Jr. - Star of the reality show 'Finding Prince Charming,' Robert Sepúlveda Jr. also attended in 2017.

© Getty Images

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Dance floor moves - Breaking out the moves at Queer Prom in 2018.

© Getty Images

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Kyle Krieger - The YouTube and Instagram star (and brother to American soccer champ Ali Krieger) turned up to Queer Prom looking hunky in all black.

© Getty Images

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Picture perfect smiles - We say "yaaass" to this awesome group photo!

© Getty Images

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Lauren Meister - Lauren Meister, former mayor of West Hollywood (famously known as an LGBTQ hub), also attended Queer Prom.

© Getty Images

20 / 30 Fotos

Jay Manuel and Mary Lambert - Jay Manuel of 'America's Next Top Model' fame and 'Same Love' singer Mary Lambert were guests in 2018.

© Getty Images

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Wrabel - Musician Wrabel made a colorful appearance at Queer Prom in 2017.

© Getty Images

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Elliott Sailors and Olimpia Valli Fassi - Model Elliott Sailors (left) and her artist girlfriend Olimpia Valli Fassi pictured at Queer Prom.

© Getty Images

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Nomi Ruiz - Nomi Ruiz of the band Jessica 6 killed it with this look at Queer Prom in 2017.

© Getty Images

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Nico Tortorella and Rain Dove -

'Younger' actor Nico Tortorella (left) and model Rain Dove enjoy a fun moment at Queer Prom.

© Getty Images

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Arisce Wanzer - Model Arisce Wanzer was all class upon arriving.

© Getty Images

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Desmond is Amazing and Starley - Drag kid Desmond is Amazing (left) and singer Starley pose for the cameras.

© Getty Images

27 / 30 Fotos

Casey Breves and Sam Tsui - Husbands and YouTube musicians Casey Breves (left) and Sam Tsui (right) looked adorable together at Queer Prom.

© Getty Images

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Promenade -

Balloon views epitomize the fun that is Queer Prom.

See also: Miss International Queen: The premier transgender beauty pageant

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LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

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LGBTQ+ youth and stars shine together at Queer Prom

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31/03/22 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Teens

While it's supposed to be an exciting time, prom isn't guaranteed to be a good experience for all. Indeed, for members of the LGBTQ+ community, prom has often been a time of personal struggle. Determined to give LGBTQ+ youth of today a positive prom story, BuzzFeed came up with their Queer Prom event. But it's not just for teens—whether they hated, loved, or didn't even attend their own prom, celebs like Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood, and Perez Hilton got a prom do-over thanks to Queer Prom.

So, what's Queer Prom like? And which other celebrities have attended? Click on to find out!

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