Celine Dion, Halle Berry, Sam Smith and More Celebrate Spirit Day in Support of LGBTQ Youth
Plenty of celebrities took a stand against the bullying of LGBTQ youth on Thursday by showing their support for Spirit Day.
Spirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. Each year, people wear purple on Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. According to GLAAD, pledging to "go purple" is a way for everyone -- global and local brands and companies, world leaders, celebrities, neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends -- to visibly show solidarity with youth and to take part in the largest, most visible LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign in the world.
Celine Dion rocked her purple on Thursday, tweeting out a heartwarming picture with her 9-year-old twins, Nelson and Eddy. The twins wore white beanies that when put together, reads Spirit Day in purple.
"We're going purple in solidarity with @glaad #SpiritDay!" the singer captioned the picture. "I encourage all of you to join us and take a stand against anti-LGBTQ bullying."
We're going purple in solidarity with @glaad#SpiritDay! I encourage all of you to join us and take a stand against anti-LGBTQ bullying. Read more about how you can take the Spirit Day pledge and support LGBTQ youth here https://t.co/TeD4Udi1N4 💜🌈Celine xx...
📸Dee Amore Marti pic.twitter.com/F1iSncAEqj— Celine Dion (@celinedion) October 15, 2020
Halle Berry looked stunning while wearing a purple GLAAD shirt reading, "I support LGBTQ youth."
A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) on Oct 15, 2020 at 10:24am PDT
Meanwhile, Sam Smith wrote, "No one deserves to be bullied, please show your support for LGBTQ youth this #SpiritDay. 💜."
No one deserves to be bullied, please show your support for LGBTQ youth this #SpiritDay 💜 https://t.co/SoCyCMPy8B
— samsmith (@samsmith) October 15, 2020
A number of politicians also showed their support, including Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo.
This #SpiritDay — and every day — we must stand up to hate and intolerance. It’s up to all of us to ensure every young person is affirmed and accepted just as they are — regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 15, 2020
In honor of #SpiritDay I am proud to join @glaad and stand with #LGBTQ youth against bullying.
Remember: NY 💜 you no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity. We have your back. 🏳️🌈— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) October 15, 2020
I stand with LGBTQ young people on #SpiritDay, and on every day of the year. Go purple: https://t.co/T83AjG1fk3pic.twitter.com/mwa03AKtXK
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 15, 2020
Check out more ways celebrities and television shows are celebrating Spirit Day below:
Today is #SpiritDay 💜 Go purple with me if you’re against bullying! @glaad
A post shared by Reba (@reba) on Oct 15, 2020 at 6:04am PDT
A post shared by Elizabeth Banks (@elizabethbanks) on Oct 15, 2020 at 11:06am PDT
On #SpiritDay we stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth. You are so LovEd!! Go purple now and join in 💜 https://t.co/OuoJ9fixTzpic.twitter.com/Xmx4pmgWdu
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) October 15, 2020
Let's tell every young person that it's okay to be who you are.✊🏿#SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/qiwfZw6VCR
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) October 15, 2020
A post shared by Lionel Richie (@lionelrichie) on Oct 15, 2020 at 8:25am PDT
Today (and every day!) we stand with you. Harassment and bullying have no place in our schools, homes, or hearts. 💜 #SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/qaeDe1yaxC
— Alison Brie (@alisonbrie) October 15, 2020
Show LGBTQ youth that we’ve got their back - go purple now for #SpiritDay https://t.co/h7dR1U4cgo Demuestra tu apoyo para jóvenes LGBTQ. Usa morado o manda un mensaje para que puedan ver tus seguidores. #SpiritDay
— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) October 15, 2020
It’s #SpiritDay! Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and to support LGBTQ youth. 💜 https://t.co/mYV01k5xatpic.twitter.com/J1VCikJGHH
— The Chicks (@thechicks) October 15, 2020
Tomorrow is @glaad#SpiritDay! I hope you will join me in supporting LGBTQ youth & standing against bullying: https://t.co/1kPpANNFoG
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) October 15, 2020
Today is #SpiritDay Go purple with me if you’re against bullying! https://t.co/J2v8RvkwaWpic.twitter.com/yNA5I9dSaX
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) October 15, 2020
No one should ever be bullied for who they are! 💜 I made the pledge & you can too! Support LGBTQ Youth by taking the pledge below. #SpiritDayhttps://t.co/HszBqrhfML
— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) October 15, 2020
Happy #SPIRITDay from the Queerest #StarTrek ever!
We LOVE you. We SEE you and you’re PERFECT, just as you were made. As Maya Angelou said “Your crown has been bought & paid for. All YOU have to do is put it on your head and wear it.” @startrekcbs https://t.co/zGxrMjU4Xl— Wilson Cruz (@wcruz73) October 15, 2020
It’s #SpiritDay! Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and to support LGBTQ+ youth. https://t.co/oD84NXubyVpic.twitter.com/NkUZFZGyCn
— Riverdale (@CW_Riverdale) October 15, 2020
Whether you drink red wine, white wine, all wines or no wine at all, #SpiritDay celebrates you! Learn more at https://t.co/6F3XTJyQkg. pic.twitter.com/aPeRs7DNKu
— Schitt's Creek (Pop) (@SchittsCreekPop) October 15, 2020
Today on 'The Daily Catch Up:' The hosts 'go purple' to support #SpiritDay@Glaad. 💜
— The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) October 15, 2020
Thank you to @TheView for supporting LGBTQ youth and standing up against bullying for #SpiritDay! 💜 pic.twitter.com/a8cafztmI7
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 15, 2020
Our friends at @GMA are wearing their best #SpiritDay purple this morning to stand with LGBTQ youth 💜🥰 pic.twitter.com/QTV384LGBV
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 15, 2020
Happy #SpiritDay! The Price Is Right stands with the LGBTQ community. 💜 pic.twitter.com/Olpa0eCvRO
— The Price Is Right (@PriceIsRight) October 15, 2020
Today is #SpiritDay! 💜🌈 Stand up against bullying and show your support for LGBTQ+ youth by wearing purple today & taking the pledge!
Learn more on @GLAAD's website: https://t.co/15dttAlPMxpic.twitter.com/eBwdUdtKB9— WWHL (@BravoWWHL) October 15, 2020
It’s #SpiritDay! Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and to support LGBTQ+ youth. https://t.co/njt52D7ANIpic.twitter.com/IxmQ9AbHyA
— Supergirl (@TheCWSupergirl) October 15, 2020
Happy #SpiritDay! We stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth! 💜
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