Elton John sits down with actor Jonathan Bailey, an Elton John Impact Award honoree, to talk about turning visibility into action, from the mission behind his Shameless Fund to the responsibility of using fame for good. Together, they explore how visibility alone isn’t enough, and how personal truth can be a powerful form of activism that uplifts others.

<p>Elton John sits down with actor Jonathan Bailey, an Elton John Impact Award honoree, to talk about turning visibility into action, from the mission behind his Shameless Fund to the responsibility of using fame for good. Together, they explore how visibility alone isn&rsquo;t enough, and how personal truth can be a powerful form of activism that uplifts others.</p>

Elton John Impact Awards honors the cultural icons championing equality for everyone. Inspiration meets impact in an unforgettable celebration of voices changing the world. Hosts Billy Porter and Elvis Duran lead a series of intimate and candid conversations with Elton John, David Furnish, and six incredible honorees whose work has shaped culture, advanced equality, and driven positive change for the LGBTQ+ community - Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan. These awards are all about recognizing those who cleared the path for us, and the ones who are lighting the way for future generations.

<p>Elton John Impact Awards honors the cultural icons championing equality for everyone. Inspiration meets impact in an unforgettable celebration of voices changing the world. Hosts Billy Porter and Elvis Duran lead a series of intimate and candid conversations with Elton John, David Furnish, and six incredible honorees whose work has shaped culture, advanced equality, and driven positive change for the LGBTQ+ community - Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan. These awards are all about recognizing those who cleared the path for us, and the ones who are lighting the way for future generations.</p>

Elton John Impact Awards

Honoree: Jonathan Bailey (2026)

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