Non-Binary Celebs Who Are Dominating the Music and Movie Charts

The entertainment industry is undergoing a significant transformation as non-binary individuals achieve widespread recognition in music, film, and television. These artists are frequently found at the top of commercial charts and are regular recipients of prestigious industry awards. Their presence in major franchises and on global music platforms has fostered a new era of visibility for gender-diverse performers. These ten non-binary celebrities represent the significant impact of gender-diverse artists on contemporary music and movie charts.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith officially came out as non-binary in 2019 and uses they/them pronouns. They achieved significant chart success with the single ‘Unholy’, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Throughout their career, they have earned multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for the ‘James Bond’ theme ‘Writing’s on the Wall’. Their 2023 studio album ‘Gloria’ continued this trajectory by topping the charts in several countries including the United Kingdom.

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe is a highly acclaimed musician and actor who came out as non-binary in early 2022. Their musical discography includes the successful albums ‘Dirty Computer’ and ‘The Age of Pleasure’, both of which received critical praise. In the film industry, they have held prominent roles in major productions such as ‘Moonlight’, ‘Hidden Figures’, and ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’. Monáe has also received multiple Grammy Award nominations for their innovative work in the pop and R&B genres.

Bella Ramsey

Bella Ramsey gained international stardom for their lead role as Ellie in the HBO series ‘The Last of Us’. The actor identified as genderfluid in 2023 and has frequently discussed their non-binary identity in public forums. Before their work on ‘The Last of Us’, Ramsey was well-known for their performance as Lyanna Mormont in the fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’. Their portrayal of Ellie earned them a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin is a British actor who uses they/them pronouns and rose to fame portraying Princess Diana in the series ‘The Crown’. This breakout role earned them several honors, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama. Corrin has since joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the character Cassandra Nova in the 2024 film ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. They have also taken on leading roles in the film ‘My Policeman’ and the miniseries ‘A Murder at the End of the World’.

Emma D’Arcy

Emma D’Arcy is a non-binary performer who stars as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’. Their portrayal of the central protagonist has been widely praised by critics and has contributed to the show’s high viewership numbers. D’Arcy received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for their work on the first season. They have also appeared in television series such as ‘Truth Seekers’ and ‘Wanderlust’.

Elliot Page

Elliot Page is an Academy Award-nominated actor who publicly identified as a transgender man and non-binary in 2020. He currently plays the character Viktor Hargreeves in the successful Netflix series ‘The Umbrella Academy’. His memoir, titled ‘Pageboy’, was released in 2023 and quickly became a #1 New York Times bestseller. Page has been a consistent presence in the film industry since his breakout role in the 2007 movie ‘Juno’.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato is a globally recognized singer and actor who came out as non-binary in 2021. Their extensive musical career includes several multi-platinum albums and numerous hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The 2022 album ‘Holy Fvck’ marked a shift toward a rock sound and debuted in the top ten of the Billboard 200. Lovato has also starred in various television projects and documentaries that chronicle their personal and professional evolution.

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg is an actor and singer who first came out as non-binary in a 2016 Tumblr post. They recently starred as the lead characters Osha and Mae in the ‘Star Wars’ television series ‘The Acolyte’. Stenberg’s film credits include acclaimed performances in ‘The Hate U Give’ and the 2022 horror-comedy ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’. They have also been recognized by ‘Time’ magazine as one of the most influential teenagers in the world.

Nemo

Nemo Mettler, known as Nemo, is a Swiss musical artist who identifies as non-binary. They achieved international fame by winning the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with the hit single ‘The Code’. The track performed exceptionally well on European music charts, reaching the top five in various territories. Nemo is the first non-binary person to win the Eurovision competition since its inception in 1956.

Olly Alexander

Olly Alexander is a non-binary singer and actor who gained prominence as the lead vocalist for the pop group Years & Years. He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song ‘Dizzy’, which reached the UK top ten. In addition to his music career, Alexander received critical acclaim for his performance in the television drama ‘It’s a Sin’. He has released two number-one albums in the United Kingdom and continues to be a major figure in the pop music scene.

Tell us which of these groundbreaking artists has inspired you the most by sharing your thoughts in the comments.