Ezra Michel
Ezra Michel | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Folk, Pop, Folk-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Member of | The Pussyboys |
Ezra Deran Michel is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and social media influencer. He is the lead singer of the band The Pussyboys.
Career
Michel makes pop and folk music.[1] He is the lead singer of the band The Pussyboys.[2] In 2021, he released his single "Girl Baby" about an AFAB person growing into their nonbinary identity and receiving positive responses and support from their community.[1] The music video starred Laith Ashley and Gottmik.[1][3] Another one of Michel's singles, "Man of my Dreams" was popular on the social media platform TikTok, where Michel had over 150,000 followers in 2022.[4] He is a popular LGBTQ creator on the platform.[5]
Michel worked with Trans Pride Los Angeles and Youth Pride NYC to support transgender and queer youth.[4] He was the first openly trans masculine actor on Telemundo's American comedy drama television series 100 días para enamorarnos.[4] He founded the clothing line Pussyboy Apparel.[2]
Michel was named in the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.[4][6]
Personal life
Michel attended Mills College but later dropped out.[6]
He is transgender and also identifies as nonbinary and gender fluid.[2] He is of Mexican descent, as his father was born in Mexico.[2]
Michel is married to transgender actress and influencer Elle Deran.[2] They moved from Los Angeles, California to Jalisco, Mexico.[2] Michel was previously in a relationships with Bob the Drag Queen and Rose Montoya.[1][7]
He is sober.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Cramer, Jude (June 21, 2021). "Ezra Michel Explores Nonbinary Trans Masculinity in "Girl Baby"". Into More. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pasulka, Nicole (June 10, 2025). "How These Trans Influencers Fell in Love and Ran Away Together". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ Baska, Maggie (June 14, 2021). "Drag Race icon Gottmik stars in powerful all-trans masc music video that will absolutely have you in tears". PinkNews. Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Barton, Merrilee (November 15, 2022). "2023 30 Under 30: Music". Forbes. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ Bustillo, Dan (October 1, 2024). "Transing the "Problem": Trans Latinx Micro-Celebrity Media Activism". Feminist Media Histories. University of California Press. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ a b "Ezra Michel". Forbes. January 1, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ Montoya, Rose. "Dating While Trans". The Trans 101. Retrieved February 16, 2026.