Happy Birthday Divine
Happy Birthday Divine
Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Divine (October 19, 1945 — March 7, 1988).
Born Harris Glenn Milstead in Baltimore, Maryland, Divine became a trailblazing drag performer, singer, and actor whose fearless artistry redefined beauty, gender, and fame. Immortalized in John Waters’ cult classics Pink Flamingos and Hairspray, Divine broke barriers for LGBTQ+ visibility, transforming shock into empowerment and camp into cultural power. His unapologetic authenticity paved the way for generations of drag artists and queer performers who followed.