Jennifer Lopez will receive the Vanguard
Award at the GLAAD Media Awards.
The singer and actress will be presented with
the honour, which is given to "artists and
media professionals who, through their work,
have increased the visibility and
understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender community" at a ceremony
in Los Angeles next month. One of the
reasons Lopez was chosen for the accolade by
the gay rights organisation is for her role as a
producer on "The Fosters," a TV series about
a lesbian couple raising a family of biological,
adopted and foster children.
Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, said:
"Through her work to bring 'The Fosters' to
life and by consistently speaking out as a
powerful ally, Jennifer Lopez has not only
sent a message of acceptance to LGBT adults
and young people, but inspired new support
for our community among her many fans
around the globe."
"Family is about love, and that's a message
Jennifer has shared with millions through her
groundbreaking work on 'The Fo
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