LGBTQ+ Stars Who Hosted Major Award Shows

From the Oscars stage to the BAFTAs podium LGBTQ+ hosts have helmed some of the world’s biggest ceremonies and brought global attention to inclusive representation in entertainment. Below are notable stars who took charge of major award nights with details on which shows they fronted who they shared the stage with when relevant and where these ceremonies are typically held.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres hosted the Academy Awards and delivered the opening monologue from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. She also served as host of the Primetime Emmy Awards on multiple occasions. In addition she handled hosting duties at the Grammy Awards in the late nineties. Her awards work spans film television and music ceremonies in the United States.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris hosted the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. He has hosted the Tony Awards multiple times at venues such as Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre. He also hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards on two occasions in Los Angeles. His hosting credits cover the three major American ceremonies for film television and Broadway.

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes served as a cohost of the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre alongside Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. She is known for awards work that includes televised specials and comedy segments written for live broadcasts. The ceremony she cohosted featured rotating introductions and shared presenter duties. She has also appeared as a presenter at other major shows.

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael hosted the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. His role included opening the broadcast and introducing presenters across film and television categories. The job required handling live transitions between awards and performances. He has also been a featured guest and presenter at other televised ceremonies.

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Her appearance included an opening musical number and backstage segments for the television industry’s top night. She has also hosted the Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles. Lynch regularly appears as a presenter at major ceremonies in film and television.

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry hosted the BAFTA Film Awards in London for multiple years. The ceremony has been staged at venues that include the Royal Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall. His duties included opening remarks and live links between competitive categories. Fry has also presented special tributes during the same event.

Graham Norton

Graham Norton hosted the BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London. His responsibilities included guiding the broadcast through film categories and interviewing winners in the winners room. He has also hosted the BAFTA Television Awards earlier in his career. Norton frequently serves as a presenter for major British ceremonies.

Rosie O’Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell hosted the Grammy Awards at Radio City Music Hall and other New York and Los Angeles venues. She also hosted the Tony Awards during seasons that featured live performances from Broadway casts. Her hosting included backstage pieces and introductions to musical numbers. O’Donnell has returned many times as a presenter across award shows.

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming cohosted the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. His work included opening segments and live presentation of theater categories. He has also hosted the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Cumming regularly appears as a presenter at film and television ceremonies.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus hosted the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Her role included introducing performers and managing live segments between music categories. She also presented at other music shows in the United States and Europe. Cyrus has appeared as both performer and host across MTV franchises.

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose cohosted the MTV Europe Music Awards in Milan. The broadcast included live stage links and introductions to international performers. She also presented at other MTV branded ceremonies worldwide. Rose has served as a guest host and presenter across music and film events.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato hosted the People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica. The telecast included audience voted categories spanning film television music and pop culture. She opened the show managed presenter introductions and appeared in multiple stage segments. Lovato has also served as a performer and presenter at other major music ceremonies.

Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson hosted the BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Her hosting duties included opening remarks and live links between film categories. She also presented individual awards during the ceremony. Wilson has appeared as a presenter at other international award shows.

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