The show catapulted Lambert to stardom, but his journey to fame hasn’t always been easy.
His sexuality Lambert is the first openly gay artist to have an album hit No.
Lambert continued to pursue his passion despite his hardships, and he is stronger for it.
Lambert’s performing chops were evident from a young age as well.
Fortunately, things got better for Lambert in high school.
After coming out, Lambert became more confident and never looked back.
Lambert moved to Los Angeles and began to land gigs.
From there, Lambert landed several more stage credits.
Lambert’s big break led to a lot of change.
Before he knew it, Lambert was in the spotlight and was gracing magazine covers.
Several outlets declared the reason Lambert an early favorite to win only came in second was because of homophobia.
“Adam Lambert Loses, Homophobia Wins,” wroteHuffPostin 2009.
His label, RCA, was afraid that focusing on his sexuality would hurt album sales.
As the singer explained toEntertainment Weekly, he wanted to give himself time “to get inspired.”
A lot of growth happened in those years.
Instead, Lambert branched out and started acting in film and television.
Lambert has racked up a modest list of credits over the years.
Lambert hopes to do more acting in the future.
Lambert decided to make the move from his previous label, Warner Bros, to the independent label Empire.
Lambert explained that moving to an indie label gave him more control over his music.
“It’s a totally different landscape,” Lambert told Variety.
“It’s just who I am,” he told theIndependent.
According toGlobal Fashion Agenda, he is an innovation forum assistant for the organization.
He also previously worked for Danish fashion brand Ganni.
Although involved with an internationally recognized superstar, Gliese keeps a relatively low profile.
Lambert also seems quite happy in the relationship, periodically posting pictures with his partner on his ownInstagrampage.
The outlet praised the album as “his most accomplished solo work to date.”
Ultimately, Lambert toldEntertainment Weeklythat “Velvet” is an album of self-exploration and identity.
Lambert also said that he wants other people to find themselves and their own empowerment in his music.
The British competition features undiscovered singers who undergo a makeover and impersonate real-life singing idols.
Contestants compete in groups of three, with a winner being declared at the end of each episode.
Lambert teamed up with British singer Beverley Knight to deliver a glowing duet of “The Christmas Song.”
All eyes were on Lambert and Knight as they filled the auditorium with their gorgeous harmonies.
“I had the honor of meeting Catherine, Princess of Wales,” Lambert later toldPeople.
Lambert’s visit also included a stroll around the historic church.
In June 2022, Lambert took the stage duringQueen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration.
One thing that sets the singer apart from most celebrities is that he still does his own makeup.
“I just thought the possibilities were endless,” Lambert toldAllurein 2022.
… That’s always been really fun for me."
Over the years, Lambert has rocked an assortment of smokey eyes, graphic liners, and eye gems.
When it comes to fashion, the Queen frontman is just as bold.
Lambert is known for experimenting with styles like steampunk and glam rock.
He’s not afraid to embrace over-the-top accessories like top hats and spiked chokers.
His red carpet looks are equally splashy, often incorporating bold hues and unusual fabrics.
The Queen frontman has garnered plenty of recognition for his style.
In 2011, Out Magazine declared Lambert one of the best-dressed gay male celebrities (viaOn Top Magazine).
Lambert shared the honor with other style icons, including fashion designers Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs.
The song inspired Lambert so much that he covered it on his 2023 album, “High Drama.”
Speaking withPeople, Lambert revealed that his team used makeup and facial prosthetics to make him appear decades older.
“I’ve always wanted to do a complete transformation with makeup,” the superstar raved.
Thanks to his makeup expertise, Lambert probably already knew what to expect going into the transformation.
As the singer toldYahoo!, he’s been studying special effects makeup techniques since childhood.
“I was feeling it,” Lambert recalled.
“Well, I got off stage and I got in trouble.
The internet was like, ‘How dare you?’
They banned me for a while.
They threatened me with a lawsuit.”
The situation made Lambert realize how hostile the industry could be toward openly gay artists.
Lambert’s openness also inspired fellow gay musicians, including Lil Nas X. Lambert told the BBC that his happiness used to be tied to how successful he was commercially.
“It was unhealthy,” he admitted.
“I had to rethink things.”
Things are a lot different now.
In an interview with Variety, Lambert said that his “idea of success has evolved.”
