Ezra Michel

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Ezra Michel
Genres Folk, Pop, Folk-pop
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Member ofThe Pussyboys

Ezra Deran Michel is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and social media influencer. He is the lead singer of the band The Pussyboys.

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Career

Michel makes pop and folk music. [1] He is the lead singer of the band The Pussyboys. [2] In 2021, he released his single "Girl Baby" about an AFAB person growing into their nonbinary identity and receiving positive responses and support from their community. [1] The music video starred Laith Ashley and Gottmik. [1] [3] Another one of Michel's singles, "Man of my Dreams" was popular on the social media platform TikTok, where Michel had over 150,000 followers in 2022. [4] He is a popular LGBTQ creator on the platform. [5]

Michel worked with Trans Pride Los Angeles and Youth Pride NYC to support transgender and queer youth. [4] He was the first openly trans masculine actor on Telemundo's American comedy drama television series 100 días para enamorarnos . [4] He founded the clothing line Pussyboy Apparel. [2]

Michel was named in the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. [4] [6]

Personal life

Michel attended Mills College but later dropped out. [6]

He is transgender and also identifies as nonbinary and gender fluid. [2] He is of Mexican descent, as his father was born in Mexico. [2]

Michel is married to transgender actress and influencer Elle Deran. [2] They moved from Los Angeles, California to Jalisco, Mexico. [2] Michel was previously in a relationships with Bob the Drag Queen and Rose Montoya. [1] [7]

He is sober. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cramer, Jude (June 21, 2021). "Ezra Michel Explores Nonbinary Trans Masculinity in "Girl Baby"". Into More. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pasulka, Nicole (June 10, 2025). "How These Trans Influencers Fell in Love and Ran Away Together". Cosmopolitan . Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Baska, Maggie (June 14, 2021). "Drag Race icon Gottmik stars in powerful all-trans masc music video that will absolutely have you in tears". PinkNews. Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Barton, Merrilee (November 15, 2022). "2023 30 Under 30: Music". Forbes . Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Bustillo, Dan (October 1, 2024). "Transing the "Problem": Trans Latinx Micro-Celebrity Media Activism". Feminist Media Histories. University of California Press . Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Ezra Michel". Forbes . January 1, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Montoya, Rose. "Dating While Trans". The Trans 101. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
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