WATCH: Cody Simpson defends Miley Cyrus against LGBTQ+ backlashCelebrities around the world have shown us time and again that being proud of who you are is a 365-day a year gig, and that's the kind of confidence to live by.From stars like Dan Levy and Jess Origliasso who are open with their sexualities, to Sam Smith, Elliot Page and Hugh Sheridan who have made waves in the world of gender, these are the LGBTQIA+ celebs inspiring us every day.Whether they identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, or something else entirely, they're showing us how beautiful it can be to love the skin you're in.Keep scrolling to see all the out and proud LGBTQIA+ celebs that inspire us the most.Ian Thorpe"For me, when I did come out, it was amazing to have such a kind of warm embrace from people," he told The Guardian in 2016.Kristen Stewart"It’s cool that you don’t have to nail everything down any more. That whole certainty about whether you’re straight or gay or whatever ...