In 2017, NBC Universal television came together once again to show its spirit for LGBTQ youth. Here are just a few of its stars that went purple to take a stand against bullying.

Is there any doubt that “Will & Grace” is at the forefront of the fight?! We’re so happy they’re back this year!

Join us & stand up to bullying. Wear purple to support LGBTQ youth for @GLAAD's #SpiritDay tomorrow. #prideNBCUhttps://t.co/O5wyXD7Ped pic.twitter.com/xrbZLtQPDy

— Will & Grace (@WillAndGrace) October 18, 2017

Join the #WillAndGrace cast in celebrating #SpiritDay with @glaad to show support to LGBTQ youth! #prideNBCU https://t.co/O5wyXCQdPD pic.twitter.com/qhOcNwSv6F

— Will & Grace (@WillAndGrace) October 19, 2017

Ted Danson and Kristen Bell never cease to amaze us with the kindness and warmth they spread in the world:

Stand up for LGBTQ youth and take the pledge to go purple on for #SpiritDay! https://t.co/9xDNRedjrl #PrideNBCU @IMKristenBell pic.twitter.com/tHGCoXyjAV

— Ted Danson (@TedDanson) October 19, 2017

 We see you Matt & Savannah (Today), Mika & Joe (Morning Joe), Natalie & Kit (Access Hollywood Live), and Un Nuevo Día (Telemundo) hosts!

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” always continues to speak out on social justice issues, especially anti-bullying.

Stand up for LGBTQ youth and take the pledge to go purple on for #SpiritDay! https://t.co/a05WpWKoeO #PrideNBCU pic.twitter.com/6H68KyNJNb

— Raúl E. Esparza (@RaulEEsparza) October 19, 2017

Is there anyone who looks better in purple than super-talented Sterling K. Brown? We think not!

Join me and take a stand against bullying! Take the pledge to go purple today #SpiritDay: https://t.co/qA4dxksVnf #PrideNBCU pic.twitter.com/97FJn63LgI

— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) October 19, 2017

“This Is Us” never ceases to inspire the world. Thank you, Chrissy Metz and Chris Sullivan, for being leaders against bullying!

 

Today we're celebrating #SpiritDay with @glaad and taking a stand against bullying in support of LGBTQ youth! #todaywewearpurple Stand up for LGBTQ youth and take the pledge to go purple on for #SpiritDay! http://glaad.org/spiritday #PrideNBCU

A post shared by Chrissy Metz (@chrissymetz) on Oct 19, 2017 at 2:52pm PDT

Andy Cohen turned the clubhouse purple and Pink this Spirit Day! 

It's @pink! She makes her Clubhouse Debut at 11!! #PleadTheFifth #SpiritDay #IllPinkToThat #WWHL pic.twitter.com/FCM68ZgbLQ

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 20, 2017

 We love how far Moana herself, Auli’i Cravalho from NBC’s upcoming mid-season show, “Rise,” will go to stand up against bullying.

I took @GLAAD’s #SpiritDay pledge against bullying! Join me at https://t.co/HQdMZMZghc. #PrideNBCU #LGBTQ+ #ChooseKindness pic.twitter.com/m1m7GkuKJi

— Auli'i Cravalho (@auliicravalho) October 20, 2017

 Her “Rise” co-stars, Damon Gillespie and Grace Aki are also taking the pledge:

 

@gracekling Robin Sparkles, the newest member of the family and I took @GLAAD’s #SpiritDay pledge against bullying! No matter where you are remember, There's a place for us that were bullied growing up, but we rise up! Join me at glaad.org/spiritday. #PrideNBCU @nbcrise @nbc

A post shared by Damon J. Gillespie (@damonjgillespie) on Oct 19, 2017 at 2:02pm PDT

 We feel super about “Superstore’s” Nico Santos - a role model to many LGBTQ young people!

Today we're celebrating #SpiritDay with @glaad and taking a stand against bullying in support of LGBTQ youth! Wear purple today! #PrideNBCU pic.twitter.com/aJoxDtk842

— Nico Santos (@nicosantoscomic) October 19, 2017

Thank you, Ben Feldman, for also being a “Superstore” ally.

Great News! Tracey Wingfield rocks the XXL Spirit Day shirt!

 

I love all my LGBTQ friends and stand up against bullying. One bully in my life is my mean assistant @coylebe who got me this t-shirt in a size XXL, took this unflattering photo of me and said I looked good and she didn't need to take another one. #spiritday #prideNBCU

A post shared by Tracey Wigfield (@traceywigfield) on Oct 19, 2017 at 5:38pm PDT

These stars of Chicago Med and Chicago Fire have messages about sharing more kindness in the world:

 

#SpiritDay is Today! Join me in taking a stand against bullying and support the LGBTQ community!! http://glaad.org/spiritday It's time we share more kindness with ALL of our brothers and sisters. Especially here on social media, I see so much hate and judgment being thrown out and I really believe that most of the people who throw it, really don't understand how badly it hurts and how damaging it can be. Just be nice, it's that simple. #loveconquersall #prideNBCU #equalityforall

A post shared by Torrey DeVitto (@torreydevitto) on Oct 19, 2017 at 10:54am PDT

 

Help me take a stand against bullying! How we treat each other matters. Respect one another. Remember, never let other’s insecurities become your limitations. #PrideNBCU #SpiritDay

A post shared by Nick Gehlfuss (@nickgehlfuss) on Oct 19, 2017 at 6:01pm PDT

 

Join the #onechicago family in taking a stand against bullying and supporting our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. Together we are always stronger. Together we will show the world how #lovewins #nbcupride @nbcchicagofire @nbcchicagomed @nbcchicagopd @nbc #lgbt #lgbtq #pride

A post shared by Joe Minoso (@joeminoso) on Oct 19, 2017 at 6:11pm PDT

NBC Out is a strong resource group for the network's employees. Thank you for continuing to support LGBTQ youth.

Wear your colors with pride today! #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/dfQl9C4Enb

— NBC Out (@NBCOUT) October 19, 2017

About Spirit Day

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.

This year, Spirit Day is on October 19, 2017. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you've got their backs at glaad.org/spiritday. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.