The awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel honored individuals and media projects who have made significant contributions to representing LGBTQ+ people in film, television, music and journalism. Cynthia Eribo was praised for the Stephen F. Colzak Award and rapper Douchee as an outstanding music artist, but it was Bush’s heartfelt humorous remarks that caught the audience’s attention.
Bush reflects on her journey and expression
During Ellis’ introduction, Bush took a light-hearted approach and joked about the experiences he came up with. “My membership card was mailed,” she pulled out her U-Haul card from inside the mushroom Calsett. The joke was soon enough that lesbian couples were committed, and for Bush, he nodded to how to break the ice before diving into the topic of more serious expression.
Sofia Bush pulls out the U-Haul card from inside the corset. Photo: Getty Images
Bush went on to talk about the life-changing impact of seeing strange expressions in media that refer to Melissa Eterridge’s music, particularly. “Melissa Eterridge changed mine when she first sang “Come to My Window.” That was a big clue for me in 1993, and for my parents,” she said. The actress also shared a touching moment about her 2006 film John Tucker needs to diethere she shared a kiss with Brittany Snow. Bush revealed that many fans have reached out to her over the years, saying the scene is a crucial moment for the process in which she comes out.
“I’ve been very blessed to hear about my role from so many strange people. John Tucker needs to die Bush said.
The importance of expression and advocacy
Bush’s speech not only reflected her own experiences, but also was a call for action for the people in the room and the wider media landscape. She highlighted the importance of ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals are not only seen on screen, but also heard and supported offscreen.
“Expression changes life,” Bush told the audience. “It’s not just a buzzword. It’s the reality that we need to continue fighting. The stories we tell shape the world around us, and for now, when marginalized communities are under attack, our voices are more important than ever.”
She also highlighted the importance of strange values as an important part of American values. “We need leaders to remind the world that our values, our strange values are American values,” Bush said.
2025 GLAAD Media Award: Night of Congratulations and Advocacy
The 2025 GLAAD Media Awards celebrated more than Bush’s speech. The night was filled with moments of laughter, reflection and solidarity. Host Michael Urry began the night with a fusion of humor and activism, bringing attention to the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating the journey made in the battle for equality. Urie’s opening monologue included a powerful statement on restoring the vision of trans people and advocating for ongoing media advancement.
Other notable winners included My old asshas won outstanding films Will & Harperhas won an excellent documentary. The Outstanding Music Artist Award was sent to Dokiy, but Eribo, who won the Stephen F. Corzak Award, was also celebrated for his advocacy and contribution to the entertainment industry.
Continuous call for defense
Bush’s remarks at the GLAAD Media Awards highlighted the ongoing needs of the media that genuinely represent the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing battle for equality. The message was clear, as if the ceremony had concluded. There is a lot of progress being made, but there is still work to do and those in the power of the media must continue to advocate for change.
The 2025 GLAAD Media Awards will be streamed on Hulu on April 12th, showing the moments and stories that continue to shape the vision of LGBTQ+ people since Entertainment.
Source: Gayety – gayety.co
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