"Her strength and boldness both onstage and in her music has made the pop diva a “GAY ICON”, a title that has landed her in the company of other divas like Barbara Streisand, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Judy Garland:

“I’m flattered if I’m in the company of those great women. I think they(gays) love that we are bold, unafraid to love, and flaunt our sexuality and strength.”

Beyonce has also been outspoken about gay issues, particularly same-sex marriage