TL;DR
- Will Ferrell declares June as Pride Month.
- His speech emphasized joy and being gay.
- He received the Titan of Culture award.
- RuPaul and Hannah Einbinder also honored.
- The event celebrated LGBTQ+ representation.
Hold onto your rainbow flags, folks! Will Ferrell just made a splash at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, and it was nothing short of fabulous. The comedic icon took the stage and left everyone gagged with his heartfelt message celebrating Pride Month. “Have gay Pride! Starting this month, I hereby declare June… Pride Month!” he quipped, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
Hosted by the dynamic duo Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the event was a love letter to queer joy, showcasing a lineup of celebrity winners who truly embody the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. Ferrell, who won the prestigious Titan of Culture award, made it clear that he stands firmly as an ally for the LGBTQ+ community. “Be happy, be joyful, be gay,” he declared, reminding us all of the importance of embracing our true selves.
In a moment that had the audience roaring with laughter, Ferrell joked, “I guess what I’m saying is I’m proud to be straight. God, it feels good to finally say that.” But don’t let that fool you; his message was crystal clear: Pride is about celebrating love and joy in all its forms.
This isn’t the first time Ferrell has shown his support for the LGBTQ+ community. In 2024, he starred in a travel documentary titled Will & Harper alongside his long-time friend, Harper Steele, who is transgender. The documentary followed Ferrell as he learned how to best support Steele, shedding light on the struggles faced by many in the trans community. “There’s so much pain and suffering that comes along the way,” he shared, emphasizing the importance of understanding and allyship.
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Other highlights from the night included RuPaul receiving the Artist of the Millennium award and Hannah Einbinder snagging The All Good Either Way Award for Bisexuality In Media. Talk about a star-studded celebration of LGBTQ+ talent!
The 2026 Culture Awards marked the fifth year for Yang and Rogers as hosts, and they didn’t disappoint. The event, which aired on Bravo and Peacock, was filled with laughter, tears, and a whole lot of queer joy. They even performed a hilarious hockey number to t.A.T.u.’s “All the Things She Said,” proving that when it comes to celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, they know how to bring the heat.
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So, as we dive into June, let’s take a page from Will Ferrell’s book: be happy, be joyful, and yes, be gay! Because this month, and every month, we deserve to celebrate our identities and the vibrant community we’re a part of.