Pride Power List 2026: 100 LGBTQ+ changemakers, couples and allies celebrated

The Pride Power List 2026, produced in association with Stonewall, recognises 100 LGBTQ+ leaders and allies shaping culture, policy, workplaces and community life across the UK and beyond. From long-time campaigners to emerging voices, the list reflects a community driving legal, social and cultural progress in the face of ongoing hostility and rollbacks to rights.

Below is the full Pride Power List 2026, including the core 100, Power Couples, Corporate Allies and Celebrity Allies.

Pride Power List 2026: The 100

1. Dr Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (she/her)
   Executive director, DIVA Charitable Trust; co-founder of UK Black Pride and global LGBTQIA+ activist.
2. Russell T Davies OBE (he/him)
   Screenwriter and television producer whose work on series such as Queer As Folk, It’s A Sin and Doctor Who has transformed LGBTQIA+ storytelling.
3. Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, MBE (she/her)
   Double Olympic champion, military veteran and global inspirational speaker, a trusted LGBTQIA+ voice.
4. Alan Carr (he/him)
   Comedian, broadcaster and presenter, a highly visible gay entertainer and supporter of queer representation.
5. Dr Victoria McCloud (she/her)
   Lawyer and retired judge, the UK’s first transgender judge and former youngest High Court Master, now a litigation strategist and advocate for trans rights and whistleblowers.
6. Heather Peace (she/her)
   Actor and musician known for Waterloo Road and EastEnders, long-standing supporter of LGBTQIA+ equality and patron of akt.
7. Kate Osborne MP (she/her)
   Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East and consistent member of the Women and Equalities Committee, active LGBTQIA+ campaigner.
8. Cat Burns (she/her)
   Double‑platinum singer‑songwriter, BRIT Awards performer and Mercury Prize‑nominated artist who brings queer stories into mainstream music.
9. Owen Jones (he/him)
   Political commentator, journalist and activist, Guardian columnist and host of The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast.
10. Dr Ranj Singh (he/him)
    Doctor, TV presenter, columnist and author, known for Get Well Soon and his book How To Be A Boy: And Do It Your Own Way.
11. Andrew Scott (he/him)
    Actor recognised for roles in Sherlock, Fleabag, Pride and All Of Us Strangers, vocal LGBTQIA+ rights supporter.
12. Bella Ramsey (they/them)
    Non-binary actor known for Game Of Thrones and The Last Of Us, influential young queer voice.
13. Cynthia Erivo (she/her)
    Actor and singer, Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner, Oscar nominee and advocate for representation and queer identity.
14. Bradley Riches (he/him)
    Actor from Heartstopper and author of “A” Different Kind Of Superpower, visible autistic and queer role model.
15. Jon Tilli (he/him)
    Director, commercial real estate, Deutsche Bank and global chair of dbPride, advancing LGBTQIA+ inclusion in finance.
16. Bobbi Pickard (she/her)
    CEO and founder, Trans In The City, uniting more than 350 organisations to advance trans awareness globally.
17. Jude Guaitamacchi (they/them)
    Trans activist and founder of Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, Rainbow Honours Campaigner Of The Year 2024.
18. Rosie Jones (she/her)
    Comedian, writer and actor, proud disabled and gay voice using comedy to empower disabled and LGBTQIA+ communities.
19. Graham Norton (he/him)
    Comedian, broadcaster and writer whose flagship chat show and Drag Race UK appearances champion queer visibility.
20. Joelle Taylor (she/her)
    Poet and playwright, T.S. Eliot Prize and Polari Prize winner, co‑curator of Out-Spoken Live.
21. Ben Hunte (he/him)
    CNN anchor and correspondent, former BBC LGBT correspondent, amplifying stories of Black and queer communities.
22. Leah Williamson CBE (she/her)
    Arsenal vice‑captain and England captain, two‑time UEFA Women’s EURO winner who advances inclusion in football.
23. Jonathan Bailey (he/him)
    Actor and outspoken LGBTQIA+ advocate, co‑founder of the Shameless Fund for LGBTQIA+ mental health and storytelling.
24. Munroe Bergdorf (she/her)
    Model, activist, author and British Vogue contributing editor, central figure in contemporary trans and racial justice debates.
25. Tom Allen (he/him)
    Comedian, presenter and writer, author of two memoirs and the novel Common Decency, a prominent gay voice in mainstream entertainment.
26. Simon Blake OBE (he/him)
    CEO, Stonewall and long‑time advocate who worked on the repeal of Section 28 and equalising the age of consent.
27. Yasmin Finney (she/her)
    Actor and internet personality, star of Heartstopper and Doctor Who, influential young Black British trans woman.
28. Alex Scott MBE (she/her)
    Sports presenter and former England and Arsenal footballer, visible supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights.
29. Lianne Sanderson (she/her)
    Broadcaster and former England footballer, advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation in sport.
30. Kezia Dugdale (she/her)
    Associate director, University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy, incoming Stonewall chair and former Scottish Labour leader.
31. Ncuti Gatwa (he/him)
    Actor known for Sex Education, Doctor Who’s first Black queer Doctor and cast member of Barbie.
32. Sandi Toksvig OBE (she/her)
    Broadcaster, comedian, presenter and writer, co‑founder of the Women’s Equality Party and lifelong LGBTQIA+ advocate.
33. Moud Goba (she/her)
    National director, Micro Rainbow and chair of UK Black Pride’s board of trustees, recognised for work on safe spaces and refugee inclusion.
34. Dame Julia Hoggett DBE (she/her)
    CEO, London Stock Exchange and first openly gay chief executive of the LSE.
35. Cathryn Wright (she/her)
    Managing director at Sedulo and chair of Liverpool Biennial, former MD of Stonewall and committed workplace inclusion leader.
36. GK Barry (she/her)
    Influencer, podcaster and TV personality who uses her platform to host frank conversations with queer guests.
37. Zack Polanski (he/him)
    Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and London Assembly member, champion of equality and trans inclusion.
38. Ella Morgan (she/her)
    Reality TV star from Married At First Sight UK and patron of LGBTQIA+ charity Switchboard, trans advocate.
39. Suzy Eddie Izzard (she/her)
    Actor, comedian and political activist, pioneering trans visibility in British entertainment and public life.
40. Juno Dawson (she/her)
    Author, screenwriter and LGBTQIA+ advocate whose YA fiction and non‑fiction explore identity, gender and sexuality.
41. Jon Hilton (he/him)
    Senior manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Virgin Atlantic, focused on inclusive systems and measurable impact.
42. Sir Stephen Fry (he/him)
    Actor, comedian, writer and broadcaster, enduring gay public figure and mental health advocate.
43. Olly Alexander (he/him)
    Singer‑songwriter and actor, former Years & Years frontman, prominent voice on LGBTQIA+ rights and mental health.
44. Eva Echo (she/they)
    Trans activist, writer and public speaker known for legal action on NHS waiting times and hate crime work with the CPS.
45. Claire Harvey MBE (she/her)
    Head of inclusion and engagement, TP ICAP, Paralympian and founder of Not In Our Name, a collective of women backing trans inclusion.
46. Lucy Spraggan (she/her)
    Singer‑songwriter, X Factor alum and author of memoir Process: Finding My Way Through, influential lesbian artist.
47. Jacqui Rhule-Dagher (she/her)
    Associate, Hogan Lovells, founder of Legally Lesbians and 2024 DIVA Awards Diversity Champion of the Year.
48. Gok Wan MBE (he/him)
    Stylist, presenter, author and DJ, long-time supporter of LGBTQIA+ communities through media and campaigns.
49. Dame Angela Eagle MP (she/her)
    Labour MP for Wallasey since 1992 and key figure in landmark LGBTQIA+ legislation, visible lesbian leader in Parliament.
50. Anthony Watson CBE, J.P (he/him)
    Founder, Bank of London and co‑founder, Uphold, first openly gay CEO of a British bank and patron of Diversity Role Models.
51. Rylan Clark (he/him)
    Broadcaster and media personality, creator of documentary Rylan: Football, Homophobia And Me.
52. Sir Ian McKellen (he/him)
    Actor and LGBTQIA+ activist, Stonewall co‑founder and globally recognised gay rights campaigner.
53. Val McDermid (she/her)
    Crime writer who introduced the first British lesbian detective in 1987 and continues to centre LGBTQIA+ characters.
54. Dan Porter (he/him)
    Head of employer brand and recruitment marketing, Tesco, champion of inclusion through Tesco’s LGBTQIA+ network.
55. Duncan James (he/him)
    Singer and actor, member of boy band Blue and vocal supporter of LGBTQIA+ equality since coming out.
56. Rebecca Paisis (she/her)
    Interim CEO, Pride in London, creator of Winter Pride and other major LGBTQIA+ events and supporter of multiple charities.
57. Marty Davies (she/they)
    Writer, campaigner and founder of Trans+ History Week, highlighting trans, non‑binary, gender‑diverse and intersex histories.
58. Nadia Whittome MP (she/her)
    Labour MP for Nottingham East, advocate for migrants, refugees, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ communities.
59. Dawn Airey CBE (she/her)
    Chair of Arts Council England, Barclays FA Women’s Super League board, National Youth Theatre and Digital Theatre+, influential lesbian leader in media and culture.
60. Drew Dalton (he/him)
    CEO and founder, ReportOUT, global human rights organisation advancing LGBTQIA+ equality.
61. Miriam Margolyes OBE (she/her)
    Actor, comedian and writer, outspoken lesbian icon and equality campaigner.
62. Oscar Davies (they/them)
    Barrister and UK’s first practising barrister to publicly identify as non‑binary, champion of diversity in the legal profession.
63. Rick Jackson (he/him)
    EVP engagement and enablement, DHL Group, senior leader promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and belonging.
64. Stephen Bailey (he/him)
    Comedian and TV presenter who openly addresses his life and experiences of homophobia to normalise LGBTQIA+ representation.
65. Lucy Bronze (she/her)
    Professional footballer, widely considered among the best right‑backs in women’s football, advocate for inclusion in sport.
66. Suzi Ruffell (she/her)
    Comedian and writer, host of queer‑focused podcasts and author of Am I Having Fun Now?.
67. Sue Perkins (she/her)
    Comedian and broadcaster, former Great British Bake Off host and prominent lesbian public figure.
68. Stephanie Fuller (she/her)
    CEO, Switchboard, leading the national LGBTQIA+ helpline and empowering volunteer teams.
69. Travis Alabanza (they/them)
    Performance artist, writer and activist whose work centres Black, queer and trans experiences.
70. Michael Gunning (he/him)
    Former professional swimmer and Jamaica’s first openly gay athlete, campaigner for LGBTQIA+ rights and mental health in sport.
71. Char Bailey (she/her)
    Activist, director at Birmingham Pride and education and inclusion officer at UK Black Pride, autism and neurodiversity advocate.
72. Emily Hamilton (she/her)
    Vice president of group change, RS Group and deputy CEO, Trans In The City, founder of QuinsPride at Harlequins.
73. Jane Hill (she/her)
    BBC journalist and broadcaster, UK’s first openly gay terrestrial TV newsreader and advocate for lesbian visibility.
74. Paris Lees (she/her)
    Author, writer and campaigner, whose memoir What It Feels Like For A Girl and TV adaptation centre working‑class trans experience.
75. Sue Sanders (she/her)
    CEO, Schools OUT UK, co‑founder of LGBT+ History Month and The Classroom, veteran LGBTQIA+ rights activist.
76. Peter Tatchell (he/him)
    Human rights campaigner with more than five decades of activism and thousands of protests to his name.
77. Scott Nunn (he/him)
    Chief creative officer and co‑founder, Pride Wide Trust, long‑time LGBTQIA+ storytelling and visibility advocate.
78. Raga D’silva (she/her)
    Author, host, TEDx speaker and co‑founder of OUTspoken Speakers, supporting LGBTQIA+ women and non‑binary speakers.
79. Daniel Lismore (he/him)
    Fabric sculptor, designer and campaigner, known as a “living sculpture” and visible queer artist.
80. Matt Dowie (he/him)
    Director of talent, engagement and inclusion, HSBC Innovation Banking, DEI leader across major global organisations.
81. Paul Stanley (he/him)
    Solutions architect, De Beers Group, co‑chair of Real You LGBTQIA+ network and leader in inclusion initiatives.
82. Aderonke Apata (she/her)
    Founder, African Rainbow Family, Nigerian LGBTQIA+ activist and barrister supporting people seeking asylum.
83. Daisy Reeves (she/her)
    Global inclusion and client engagement partner, BCLP, recognised as one of the world’s most influential LGBTQIA+ executives.
84. Fox Fisher (they/them)
    Filmmaker, artist, author and co‑founder of My Genderation, documenting trans+ lives.
85. Libby Baxter-Williams (she/her)
    CEO, Biscuit, dedicated advocate for the bisexual community and founder of #CelebrateBiWomen.
86. Nxdia (they/she/he)
    Egyptian‑British singer‑songwriter whose work embraces queer identity in music and visuals.
87. Roxy Bourdillon (she/her)
    Editor‑in‑chief, DIVA magazine and author of What A Girl Wants: A (True) Story Of Sexuality And Self‑discovery.
88. Aubrey Crawley (he/him)
    Founder and CEO, West London Queer Project, building safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people.
89. Ian Tomney-Bell (he/him)
    Head of inclusion and talent acquisition, giffgaff, specialist in innovative DEI approaches and workplace culture.
90. Mark Armario (he/him)
    Senior strategic learning partner, BT Group and chair of BT Group Pride Network, leading Pride activity across multiple locations.
91. Mzz Kimberley (she/her)
    Actor, cabaret performer and activist, patron of cliniQ and AIDS Memory UK and ambassador for ParaPride.
92. Lil Lesbian Nan (she/her)
    Content creator offering vital representation for older lesbians across social media platforms.
93. Olivia Bailey MP (she/her)
    Labour MP and Minister for Early Education and Equalities, lesbian parliamentarian advocating for a trans‑inclusive ban on conversion practices.
94. Maria Patsalos (she/her)
    Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion partner, co‑creator of Pink Law and supporter of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.
95. Matt Foster (he/him)
    Director of inclusion and impact, Ogilvy UK, founding member of WPP’s UNITE network and non‑executive director of Outvertising.
96. Emma Riley (she/her)
    Programme and operations manager, RX Global, whose challenge to her 1993 Royal Navy dismissal contributed to lifting the ban on gay people serving in the military.
97. Tolu Osinubi (she/her)
    Director, Deloitte UK and co‑chair of Proud at Deloitte, visible Black LGBTQIA+ role model in technology.
98. Krishna Omkar (he/him)
    Head of global sponsors and institutional investments, LSEG, global thought leader on diversity and 2019 UN LGBTQIA+ rights consultation co‑convenor.
99. Ash Palmisciano (he/him)
    Actor best known for Emmerdale’s Matty Barton, advancing authentic trans representation in mainstream drama.
100. Lewis Hancox (he/him)
     Filmmaker, comedian and trans advocate creating accessible, humorous content about trans life.

Power Couples

• Adam Frisby and Jamie Corbett (he/him & he/him)
  Campaigners for surrogacy law reform who attracted over 80,000 petition signatures after a lengthy legal process to be recognised as their daughter’s parents.
• Adele Roberts and Kate Holderness (she/her & she/her)
  Broadcasters who champion LGBTQIA+ visibility and bowel cancer awareness through candid storytelling.
• Clare Balding and Alice Arnold (she/her & she/her)
  Broadcasting couple known for sports and news coverage who provide visible representation for older LGBTQIA+ partners.
• Sir Elton John and David Furnish (he/him & he/him)
  Global cultural and philanthropic leaders whose work through the Elton John AIDS Foundation continues to influence HIV and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
• Jake Graf and Hannah Graf MBE (he/him & she/her)
  Trans parents, authors and campaigners whose books Becoming Us and The Silly Frilly Dress centre trans family life.
• Matthew Mackinnon and Ryan Payne (he/him & he/him)
  LGBTQIA+ content creators whose social media presence and book Love Is Love normalise same‑sex relationships.
• Ollie and Gareth Locke-Locke (he/him & he/him)
  Made in Chelsea stars documenting marriage and parenthood as a gay couple.
• Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton (she/her & she/her)
  YouTubers and hosts of the Parental Guidance podcast, sharing their journey to becoming parents of two children.
• Tom Daley OBE and Dustin Lance Black (he/him & he/him)
  Olympian and filmmaker couple, parents and campaigners for LGBTQIA+ equality.
• Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans (she/her & she/her)
  Known as Wegan, Fertility Equality campaigners and advocates for fair NHS access for same‑sex couples.

Corporate Allies

• Dame Amanda Blanc DBE (she/her), Group CEO, Aviva
• Darsheta Maini (she/her), former group inclusion and wellbeing partner, Legal and General
• David Carrigan (he/him), group director of diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, Sky UK Ltd
• Erica Bourne (she/her), chief people officer, LSEG
• Florence Henderson (she/her), AVP‑inclusion, Moody’s
• Dr Kamal Ahuja (he/him), scientific and managing director, JD Healthcare, pioneer of inclusive fertility treatment
• Mark Given (he/him), chief technology, data and marketing officer, Sainsbury’s and LGBTQIA+ Operating Board Sponsor
• Rebecca Short (she/her), chief operating officer, Deutsche Bank and co‑Executive Sponsor of dbPride
• Wincie Knight (she/her), SVP, International Culture & Stakeholder Strategies, Paramount
• Dr Zaheer Ahmad MBE (he/him), head of unifying culture, BDO

These leaders have integrated LGBTQIA+ inclusion into corporate decision‑making, empowering networks, updating policies and linking equity to organisational success.

Celebrity Allies

• Annie Lennox OBE (she/her), singer‑songwriter, political activist and philanthropist
• David Tennant (he/him), actor and vocal defender of trans rights
• Emma Watson (she/her), actor, signatory to high‑profile statements for trans, non‑binary and intersex communities
• Harry Kane (he/him), professional footballer supporting Rainbow Laces and inclusive football culture
• Harry Styles (he/him), singer‑songwriter and actor whose shows and public persona encourage self‑expression
• Jeremy Vine (he/him), broadcaster and journalist elevating LGBTQIA+ issues on mainstream platforms
• Beverley Knight MBE (she/her), singer‑songwriter and actress, supporter of Terrence Higgins Trust, UK Black Pride and the trans community
• Nicola Coughlan (she/her), actor and fundraiser who has raised significant sums for Not A Phase and spoken out for trans inclusion
• Sir Richard Branson (he/him), founder, Virgin Group, leading business ally for LGBTQIA+ equality and inclusive workplaces
• Sinitta (she/her), singer and TV personality whose Pride performances and advocacy have made her a long‑standing community favourite

Collectively, the Pride Power List 2026 illustrates the depth and breadth of LGBTQ+ leadership, creativity and solidarity across public life, workplaces and grassroots organising. As more organisations look to turn this energy into everyday inclusion, one practical step for LGBTQIA+ professionals and inclusive employers alike is to connect, network and access opportunities by signing up for myGwork.