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Comedian Kathy Griffin, named The Advocate’s 2025 Advocate of the Year, opens up about her grueling 2017 cancellation and how the unwavering support of the LGBTQ+ community became her lifeline. Inside her gorgeous Malibu home, the famously foul-mouthed star discusses ageism, celebrating sexiness at 65, and why she is more determined than ever to use her platform to fight the political forces threatening civil rights. Read the full interview to discover why Griffin says, “If it wasn’t for the gay community, I wouldn’t have been able to come back.”

[Read the full interview at advocate.com]