“We will not stay silent”: Ariana Grande and Pedro Pascal among supporters of LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline

Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, and Jamie Lee Curtis are among those who have signed an open letter advocating for the preservation of federal funds intended for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention.

This letter, released in partnership with The Trevor Project, a nonprofit organisation, coincides with Pride month. According to ‘The Guardian’, it includes signatures from Dua Lipa, Daniel Radcliffe, Troye Sivan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Nathan Lane. The letter emphasizes, “As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility...we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.”

This initiative arises in response to reports suggesting a proposal to cut funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's services tailored for LGBTQ+ youth. Since its launch in 2022, this service has assisted over 14 million individuals, with LGBTQ+ individuals being approximately four times more likely to die by suicide compared to their peers.

The letter states, “This is about people, not politics...no young person should be left without help in their darkest moment. Stripping away this lifeline leaves LGBTQ+ youth with the message that their lives are not worth saving. We refuse to accept that message.”

It urges both the administration and Congress to “restore and protect” this funding in the 2026 budget, declaring, “You may be hurting...but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you.”

Pascal, Grande, and Curtis have been outspoken supporters of the LGBTQ+ community, each having LGBTQ+ family members. Pascal, who has a trans sister, recently criticised JK Rowling for her transphobic comments.

The list of signatories, which also includes Diplo, Sarah Paulson, and Cara Delevingne, will be updated continuously.

Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, expressed his gratitude to these influential entertainment figures, stating that their advocacy highlights that suicide prevention transcends politics and is fundamentally about people.