Los Angeles Confidential magazine celebrated its fourth “Portraits of Pride” edition with a swanky soiree held at the newly-opened Pendry West Hollywood hotel on Tuesday night. Presented by EFFEN V…
Ahead of the event, Rannells explained what Pride means to him. “I wasn’t fully aware that some folks struggle with the word ‘pride’ as if it means something sort of boastful about being a part of this particular group,” “The Prom” star told. “I feel like it’s more a celebration of self-acceptance and standing in your own power and your own light. I think it’s also a chance to celebrate and thank the people who support you.
For many of the guests, the event marked the first Pride celebration that they had attended in two years after the COVID-19 pandemic quashed planned gatherings and parades in 2020. “Pride for me, is, didn’t we find ourselves this year?” Matthews said. “If you didn’t find yourself this year, baby, you did not do the work! We found ourselves this year, the blackness and the queerness and prideness and the studentness. I say I was a student this year because I don’t like to ever be an expert. I don’t like to pretend that I know everything just because I’m a part of this community. I learned a lot. I learned a lot from my trans brothers and sisters this year.
said. “Authenticity is the most important quality to me as a person and that goes across the spectrum of everything. To me pride just means being honest, authentic, genuine and proud of who you are.”Michael Buckner for PMC
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