Happy Birthday to Rainbow Honor Walk Honoree 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, Divine became an outrageous and groundbreaking drag performer, actor, and singer whose fearless individuality challenged conventions of gender, beauty, and sexuality. Best known for his legendary collaborations with filmmaker John Waters in cult classics such as Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Hairspray, Divine also achieved international success as a disco recording artist. A larger-than-life pioneer of queer visibility and self-expression, Divine remains an enduring LGBTQ icon whose influence continues to inspire generations of performers and artists.
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