October 22, 2024
10 Creative and Generous Celebs We're Celebrating for Scorpio Season
Andrea Marks Joseph READ TIME: 13 MIN.
As spooky season thrives and we switch up our fits to achieve optimum slay levels for fall, Scorpios are having their moment!
People born under this sign are serious about their creativity, taking part in storytelling that, more often than not, profoundly influences pop culture for good. And they do all that while guarding their personal life and shielding their closest loved ones from public view. You wouldn't always notice it immediately, but once you look deeper, you'll see how queer Scorpio celebs show us just a hint of their day-to-day selves, and then pour their talents into their creative projects – passionate songwriting, emotional acting projects, gorgeous red carpet fits, and beautiful award-acceptance speeches. This is when Scorpios are happiest, and when their life feels most fulfilling. It's really quite fantastic and inspiring the way these celebs have made sure to enjoy the best of both worlds. To these celebs, maintaining a sacred private life for themselves is incredibly important, and it doesn't take away from their commitment to sharing their talents with the world. In fact, it makes them shine brighter!
Multi-hyphenates like "Young Royals" breakout Omar Rudberg, "SNL" comedian Bowen Yang, and "The Acolyte" lead Amandla Stenberg are perfect examples of how Scorpios can have healthy personal lives while performing brilliantly on the world's biggest stages and streamers. The queer celebs on this list are smart, hot, talented – and always their unique, authentic selves. We are honored to have them offering up their hearts to us in so many different ways. From landscape-shifting television shows and genre-exploding music, to playful jewelry design and voicing animated characters, these celebs are one-of-a-kind Scorpios that deserve to be celebrated.
Frank Ocean
We begin with someone who is endlessly handsome and talented, and always leaves us wanting more. While we've been waiting for his new music, Frank Ocean has been designing spectacular jewelry for his luxury brand, Homer. He's also been in talks to direct for cinematic darling A24, performing live at festivals, meeting up with friends at the studio to record things we may never hear, changing up his look, and making streaming moves with his album from eight years ago (and counting). His illusive persona protects an even more complex, introspective, and intuitive inner life. A typical Scorpio, he'll reveal his heart (and his album) to you at his own pace. But once you're in with him, you're in for good. Scorpios are loyal to the end, and really enjoy expressing their feelings through various creative endeavors. We can only hope that this will include expressing himself through new music someday!
Amandla Stenberg
Scorpios are known for going all-in on their passion projects, while maintaining a strong boundary between who they are and what they create. This is obvious in cases like celebrities who aren't active on social media, or who have years-long waits between new projects for fans to consume, but it's equally evident in queer, nonbinary actor and musician Amandla Stenberg, who puts their whole heart and soul into embodying roles, following their enthusiasm for storytelling to whichever new heights it takes them –regardless of potential outcry from very opinionated fans of a franchise they're joining or an artist they're publicly dating. This remarkable child-star-turned-magnificent-young-adult has always been outspoken, beyond brave, and fierce in their engagement with the wide audience they're visible to. And they've kept up their Scorpio fire, being emboldened to make more art by following their heart the whole time. From "The Hunger Games" to "Bodies Bodies Bodies" and "The Acolyte," Stenberg keeps surprising us with their talent, and we can't wait to see where this superstar takes us next.
Willow Smith
Scorpios are creative in a way that feels inventive. Everything they make is a new twist on something, because it comes from such a true place. Willow Smith is no exception. Throughout this queer musician's young life in the spotlight, she's been able to stay true to her curious, adventurous, eclectic self, and the result has been music that constantly expands our understanding of what's possible with music. Her latest album, "Empathogen," has earned critical acclaim, adoring praise from many fellow celebrities of all ages, and has given fans a soundtrack to their lives in an increasingly confusing time. Consistently evolving with an almost otherworldly ease, it's always evident that Willow Smith moves with Scorpio confidence. She knows she's living out her calling with these creative projects, and she's calm and centered knowing that her unique mindset and down-to-earth attitude fuels her art. It's very Scorpio of her to understand at such a young age how transformative it can be when one combines the introspective mediums of art, music, and alternative therapy.
Bowen Yang
Scorpios know they're talented, but it never comes across as arrogant. Instead, this zodiac sign inspires a bold energy that pushes its people to take on any project they know they'll excel at – which makes our lives, as fans of these cool queer Scorpios, all the richer! Whether it's in an "SNL" sketch, a candid confession on his comedy podcast "Las Culturistas," or our regular rewatches of queer rom-com "Fire Island," Bowen Yang is funny, charming, and someone who we can't resist watching whenever he's on screen. In all his specifically, wonderfully queer performances, Yang delivers hilarity and captivating magic. The queer comedian is always a delight to watch, and a lot of the joy that's evident in his acting comes from the Scorpio-driven self-confidence in committing fully to the art that you believe in and staying true to yourself. Here's to many, many more years of Yang harnessing that power.
Michael Cimino
"Is there any Scorpios out there, because listen, this is for us: Make joy a priority; create your life around cultivating that joy." The heartthrob who first won our hearts portraying gay teen Victor Salazar in "Love, Victor" shared this guiding Scorpio philosophy in a slayful shirtless video for fashion brand Coach, and we love to see (him shirtless! But also!) that he's prioritized harnessing the power of being a Scorpio and using it for his good. There's always something alluring about a Scorpio. They are so creatively open, yet brilliantly protective of their personal life; they leave you feeling so impressed by their presence on stage or on screen – and always keep us wanting more. Is "alluring" not also the perfect word to describe Michael Cimino's presence in our lives? From his commitment to thirst trap photoshoots to his joyful hinting at new projects, the actor and musician, whose breakout role as Victor made groundbreaking queer history, is really just getting started. There's so much more to come from the creative, who has voiced animated shows, acted in horror films, released music, and will soon star in a live adaptation of a video game. He's got that Scorpio energy, making sure he follows his heart wherever it takes him.
Karamo Brown
In his Instagram bio, this Netflix "Queer Eye" star and daytime TV host says that his goal is to "leave the world a little better than I found it." And he's achieving that every day. Between the lovely, tear-inspiring stories he encounters with the heroes he meets on his shows, to the advice he so lovingly gives them, Karamo is using his talents – empathy, generosity, insight, and life-experience – to make the world a place where everyone can feel safe enough to be their true selves. Scorpios are known for their thoughtful analysis of others' lives, which makes them excellent friends who show love for those around them by providing perspective and gentle encouragement. If you're interested to know more about Karamo's Scorpio energy, here's a video where he discusses the zodiac sign and his connection to it with his friend and astrologer, Indigo Witt.
Tove Lo
Another queer Scorpio celeb who sat down with an astrologer to learn how their zodiac sign affects their relationships is musician Tove Lo. In this video with Nylon magazine, the artist talks about how her creative projects, and even her understanding of her father, are guided by the zodiac signs that rule her chart. VICE describes a Scorpio's feelings as "a source of fuel, like a waterfall or a hot spring." This is a great way of imagining how Tove Lo's powerful, highly danceable songwriting and stage performances may be inspired by her Scorpio energy. Tove Lo has been influenced aesthetically by her sign as well: Her "Dirt Femme" album artwork features herself with a futuristic, sci-fi scorpion stinger, a reference to Scorpios' representative constellation.
Omar Rudberg
We all know the powerful, incomparable truth behind the saying "the devil works hard, but Kris Jenner works harder." The game-changing momager has revolutionized the concept of celebrity by giving her clients opportunities to shine in multiple industries, showcasing their star power internationally and locally. Why are we bringing this up here? Because Kris Jenner is a Scoprio, and there's gotta be some zodiac magic powering into her pop culture excellence. And because "Young Royals" star Omar Rudberg looks on his way to reaching starry heights in multiple industries, too. The Netflix heartthrob has people of all genders swooning when he sings, and enjoys a fantastic career performing live when he's not on set filming global hit shows and local indie films. On top of that, his music videos are always creative, queer, and super fun. And he has a beauty brand that's flourishing as he harnesses the power of his fans' passion for beautiful things (himself included) and delicious fragrances. The Venezuelan-Swedish multi-hyphenate's go-go-go energy, and the way it all seems to be an effortless extension of his phenomenal talents, is very Scorpio of him. It's so Scorpio to be fueled by action-packed routines and fulfilling commitments. Being a loyal friend, reliable colleague, and dedicated, trailblazing talent is a core part of the Scorpio philosophy.
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Sherry Cola
The bubbly, captivating queer comedian Sherry Cola is booked and busy. Whether you know her as Alice from "Good Trouble," as Lolo from hilarious international girls trip movie "Joy Ride," or you've seen her play Ashley in the Netflix rom-com "Netflix Nobody Wants This," you'll know Sherry Cola is an absolute joy to watch. She's unapologetic about carving out space as a sweet, silly, or sentimental character who is stylish, smart, and drops quirky lines that will make you laugh out loud along the way. Known for being resourceful, brave, and determined to follow her passions, the queer comedian's career so far is hitting all the Scorpio notes, and she's just getting started! "Scorpios treat daily life like a mission," Cosmopolitan writes. "So, they're on point, focussed and ready to work their charms/strengths/advantages to get what they want...Watching them is like seeing a magnificent predator, parading around. See it arch its back, flex its claws, flick its tail... it's going to do something AWESOME. And you'll never know what's coming..."
If that sounds exactly like the thrill of watching a savvy stand-up comedian perform, you'll be glad to know this Scorpio entertainer can make you laugh from the comedy stage, too.
Jodie Foster
"Scorpios aren't new here. They've been in love, they've been burned, they've been reborn." This VICE description of a Scorpio's personality serves as a great reminder of how Jodie Foster's time in the spotlight has aligned with her zodiac sign. "They may be cautious about revealing who they are," VICE continues, "because they've learned that's the best way to protect themselves." The award-winning "True Detective: Night Country" actress has been in the spotlight long enough to see many generations of queerness erased, betrayed, and finally represented in Hollywood, and she has been a part of the positive shift. A true Scorpio in the way she's kept her private life close, Foster still manages to remind her audience of her queerness in moments like award shows when she shouts out her wife, and on red carpets when she highlights the accomplishments of her queer colleagues. Foster gives casually queer, hardworking, naturally talented icon energy who is proudly here to shine. And we always love to see it.