Showtime went purple in a big way today, with stars and creators of several of the network's shows including LGBTQ-inclusive Billions and Shameless going purple to take a stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth! The network also changed all of its profile pictures purple across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to help promote #SpiritDay! Join them by going purple and find out more at glaad.org/spiritday! Check out the stars of your favorite Showtime shows below!
Proud to stand with #LGBTQ youth and stand against bullying for @glaad #SpiritDay !! #Billions supports you. @SHO_Billions #GoPurple pic.twitter.com/s68e0w1tvg
— Toby Leonard Moore* (@tobesmoore) October 19, 2017
That’s me I was bullied everyday as a kid. There was no #SpiritDay Today I can stand proud to support other #LGBTQ kids pic.twitter.com/3DGipxWPg1
— Jeffrey Klarik (@JeffreyKlarik) October 19, 2017
No one should be bullied. Words hurt. #ChooseKindness @glaad #glaad #SpiritDay https://t.co/JbMd4KaeZM
— David Crane (@davidcrane) October 19, 2017
Its #SpiritDay & I'm in purple to stand against bullying & to show my support for @GLAAD . Let's all just be nice to each other. Okay? Done! pic.twitter.com/jRV7DPBOSM
— Andrea Savage (@andreasavage) October 19, 2017
We believe in celebrating what makes each person special. Stand against bullying and in support of LGBTQ youth this #SpiritDay. pic.twitter.com/2LV5wU4OQt
— Penny Dreadful (@SHO_Penny) October 19, 2017
Today, and every day, we stand against bullies and in support of our LGBTQ youth. #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/RcBmo3RK53
— Shameless (@SHO_Shameless) October 19, 2017
I am proud to take part in #SpiritDay by wearing purple in a stand against bullying and to show my support for LGBT youth pic.twitter.com/reBoS3NPMn
— Steve Howey (@stevehowey) October 19, 2017
.@SHO_Shameless making my hair shiny and stuff! New season on @Showtime Nov. 5th pic.twitter.com/yVjhzs2PFG
— jessica szohr (@jessicaszohr) October 19, 2017
I am proud to take part in #SpiritDay by wearing purple in a stand against bullying and to show my support for LGBT youth. pic.twitter.com/z4RthyXzME
— Danny Strong (@Dannystrong) October 19, 2017
No one deserves to be bullied for being who they are! Join me and pledge against bullying at https://t.co/O6zDdJIh8W #SpiritDay #LBGTQyouth
— Lili Simmons (@Liliflower33) October 19, 2017
No one should be bullied or called names simply for being who they are. EVER. That’s why I’m wearing purple for @GLAAD #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/QHnt9ZOz4g
— Utkarsh Ambudkar (@UTKtheINC) 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.
