10 Sexy and Successful Geminis We're Thirsty for this Season
To be a Gemini is to be flexible and adapt easily to any circumstances your passion leads you towards. We're proud to celebrate these queer Geminis who have carved their own paths to unparalleled success. Queer creatives like Andy Cohen, Chris Appleton, Lily-Rose Depp, and Zachary Quinto are living exciting, enriching, culturally impactful lives by following their curious Gemini energy when it pulls them in new directions. Each of these celebs have, in their unique way, built a road towards a better life for queer people. They shine brightly as an example of what's possible when we don't limit ourselves to one avenue of success.
Geminis like Laverne Cox, Troye Sivan, Sir Ian McKellen, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tom Daley have followed their talents and natural enthusiasm to write books, design homeware, produce films, make clothing, break records, and record podcasts. In true Gemini style, they keep their career plans and creative projects on the go simultaneously, lighting up every room they walk into. You'll notice a common thread between the celebs in this list is that they use creativity and communication skills to shape the world, expressing their imagination through innovative ideas. That's that Gemini-espresso!
Chris Appleton
Geminis have work-life balance mastered, effortlessly juggling their creative projects, business decisions, group chats, and social events. With a career that takes him all over the world to support clients like Kim Kardashian, Chris Appleton's life demands that he be super-flexible and adaptable to whatever is needed in the moment. Geminis learn more about themselves by curiously engaging with the life around them. The constant traveling and cultural experiences help to keep Appleton fired up, ensuring that he's always meeting new people and trying new things.
Laverne Cox
Geminis find strength in leading others into meaningful transformation, and guiding a community into a positive shift. There could not be a more stunning example of the shift achieved through the authenticity of a Gemini than Laverne Cox! Geminis have a specific vision of a world that is more than others may even hope for, and they're always up for chatting about it. Laverne Cox's tenacity made sure that the brilliant life she dreamed of is coming true right before our eyes: Whether she's rocking vintage Mugler at home, cheering for fellow fashionistas on the red carpet, or hosting honest podcast conversations, Cox is breaking ground and guiding us all into a better —more fashionable, free, and inclusive— world.
Troye Sivan
Geminis often use their energy to lead innovative projects and carve a way forward in new industries. It would be no surprise then that one of the first and most popular Youtubers to come out as gay, act in some beloved indie films, and then go on to slay the gay pop landscape is a Gemini! The Australian multihyphenate has a classic Gemini love for words and telling stories (be that playful banter at a party, acting in a heartwarming family film, or having a long conversation over brunch); Finding joy in crafting the perfect phrases is a reflection of a Gemini skill that shines through in Sivan's song-writing, singing, and charismatic performances in every one of his pop hits. He's even branched out to designing homeware and fragrances for his lifestyle brand, TSU LANGE YOR.
Tom Daley
Geminis are known for communicating cleverly, constantly learning, sharing joyfully, and traveling to new places. This on-the-move lifestyle of learning new skills and sharing your adventures is something that Olympic diver, dad, author, and crafter Tom Daley knows intimately. Daley is a classic example of a Gemini whose creative endeavors could go on forever. We love that he's built a diverse, engaged community around sharing the colorful crochet and knitting creations he keeps by his side at the diving pool. Geminis feel most accomplished when they can comfortably move between various projects, following whatever sparks joy in each moment. When this can be achieved, a Gemini's happiness is infectious; the Made With Love by Tom Daley crafting community is proof of that.
Lukas Gage
Geminis are resilient, and like to keep their options open; They're able to embrace and enact change from moment to moment, exuding an easy-going vibe. You can always count on a Gemini to bring fun, friendly banter into your day. In Lukas Gage, these Gemini qualities highlight a wonderful actor whose presence on screen makes it impossible to look away from him. Gage has charmed his way into global audiences and his fellow celebrities' hearts with his enthusiasm for the projects he's worked on and his clever, captivating portrayal of characters both comedic and dramatic. We can't wait to see how Gage's career flourishes from here, as we're just at the beginning of a long and interesting career.
Zachary Quinto
The contrasting characters this "Heroes," "Star Trek," and "American Horror Story" actor has played throughout his extensive film and TV career is a great example of a Gemini's adaptability and chameleon-like shifting to meet each new circumstance. Known for his brilliant character work throughout the sci-fi and action genres, out actor Zachary Quinto has achieved success through tapping into the many sides of his personality, learning from others, and expressing the truth in a way that inspires his audience. Geminis live to entertain, and work hard to ensure they also educate and inspire along the way. Between the unforgettable characters he's played, and unwavering dedication to queer advocacy throughout his career —that's Zachary Quinto's whole deal.
Neil Patrick Harris
The incredibly talented and widely adored actor, singer, and Broadway performer's life radiates all that rings true as a Gemini: Neil Patrick Harris is playful, innovative, curious about the world around him, and passionate about so many things that he could fill two lifetimes; Most Gemini of them all: He's making a tremendous success of following his wildly different interests all at once. The official description of Wondercade, the newsletter where NPH shares mocktail recipes and travel guides, recommending outdoor activities and theatrical experiences, is a "Weekly Dispatch on the Culture of Curiosity" which could not be more Gemini if he tried.
Sir Ian McKellen
Stage and screen actor Ian McKellen came out as gay in 1988, and has been fearlessly championing queer cultural movements throughout his more than six-decade long career. Sir Ian was knighted for his services to the theater in 1991, and is a co-founder of Stonewall U.K., an organization that lobbies for legal and social equality and is now, McKellen proudly shared, "leading the fight in those British schools where homophobic bullying ruins far too many young people's lives." The queer hero's Gemini qualities (fiercely leading the world into positive change, and trusting the decision to follow his passions) have certainly contributed to his success in achieving his many. groundbreaking, trailblazing goals. The world, our culture, and queer people's lives, are better for it!
Lily-Rose Depp
A Gemini's wide-ranging interests take them to new and exciting places, where their flexibility and outgoing nature ensures they'll thrive. Equally fascinating and fascinated by the world around them, Geminis can talk to anyone about anything. Model and actor Lily-Rose Depp is a perfect example of the social butterfly whose Gemini traits confidently carry her through a life of film sets and fashion shows, to dinner parties and dance floors of the rich and famous. She's charmed the film and fashion industry alike, and has been publicly dating musician 070 Shake for a year now. Lily-Rose's angelic face, well-traveled wisdom, and sophisticated presence captivated Karl Lagerfeld's attention so much that she's been a Chanel brand ambassador for almost a decade, and was selected as one of the legendary designer's last muses.
Andy Cohen
Geminis are notorious gossips! Fluttering between social groups and keeping tabs on everyone's secrets is written in the stars for the bubbly personalities born under this sign. It's a potent power that can be used for good or evil —or maybe a heady mix of both? However he chooses to wield it, Andy Cohen certainly radiates intense Gemini energy in his work with the Housewives and on Bravo's various television events. Geminis are super-skilled at communication and often find success in life through wielding their way with words. Andy is full of conversational surprises, knows exactly which buttons to push, and can make all kinds of social connections happen in his endless parade of celeb friends (and enemies!) He's a Gemini through and through!
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