Adam Lambert has never been one to shy away from defending the ones he loves, and his recent clapback at homophobic trolls proves just that. After spending a fun night out in West Hollywood with his boyfriend, Oliver Gliese, the couple was met with cruel, anti-LGBT comments aimed at Oliver’s appearance. But instead of staying silent, both Adam and Oliver took to social media to deliver a message of defiance, self-love, and unwavering support for each other.
On August 4, 2023, Adam and Oliver enjoyed a glamorous night on the town, where the couple’s fashion choices turned heads. Oliver sported a stunning sheer black top paired with black-and-white shorts adorned with stars and stripes, a bold choice that was matched by Adam’s edgy, fashion-forward look. Both men rocked silver nail polish, smoky green eyeshadow, and jewelry that screamed fierce royalty.
However, not everyone appreciated their daring, unapologetic styles. As often happens in the world of social media, trolls descended on their Instagram with hateful, homophobic comments targeting Oliver’s appearance. Rather than letting the negativity slide, Adam took to his Instagram stories to set the record straight and fiercely defend his partner.
In an empowering post, Adam responded with a perfect blend of defiance and love: “Oli and I had a fun night out! Rare to encounter paps in WEHO — so retro. Haha. Lifts my spirits to see support in the comments,” he began, before calling out the toxic hate that they had both encountered. “Also appalled to see the obnoxious homophobia and ignorance plaguing people [right now].”
He didn’t stop there. Adam made it clear that he was proud of Oliver’s individuality and bravery, further explaining, “Oli identifies as a he. He has wicked style and refuses to conform to the societal norms regarding his fashion choices. He is beautiful and brave, and daring. He’s a leader, not a follower. One of the many things I love about him!”
The Queen frontman ended his message with a powerful declaration: “We are very happy together, and if the haters don’t like it, we don’t really give a fuck. Grow up and challenge yourself to explore tolerance. We are all just trying to stay happy and fulfilled with our lives. Chances are, if you’re busy trolling us online, you’re miserable in your own life and can’t deal with your issues.”
Oliver didn’t hold back either. He too shared a heartfelt post on his Instagram stories, calling out the disgusting nature of the comments section. “Let’s just highlight how disgusting people are in comments sections,” Oliver wrote. “And then we can all ask ourselves why people in the spotlight end their life too soon, are on antidepressants, having low self-esteem, dieting, etc. Kindness never killed anyone!”
Oliver went on to clarify his fashion choices and identity, stating, “I’m not dressing like a girl, nor do I identify as a girl. I identify as a man, I just happen to have great legs I wanna show and love makeup! I’m also a man who can’t fit a lot of menswear because I’m too small, AND menswear are sooooo boring often.”
But perhaps the most powerful part of his message was the call for positivity and self-love. “This is not encouragement to go and fight back for me in the comment section. We don’t need to fuel flames or spread more negativity. Let’s just live our lives how [it] makes us happy and let the bigots be bigots. X Oli.”
Together, Adam and Oliver have shown the world that love will always triumph over hate. By standing up to the trolls with grace, courage, and a commitment to living authentically, they’ve become an inspiring example for us all. Their message is clear: love is love, fashion is self-expression, and no amount of negativity can dim their light.
This bold, unapologetic response proves that Adam Lambert and Oliver Gliese are an unshakable force – and they’re not backing down.
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