Zara Larsson Named 2026 Mental Health Champion

Zara Larsson has been named the Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year for her advocacy and mental health support.

Larsson on LGBTQ+ Community Support

Larsson stated she wants young LGBTQ+ people to know she sees them, supports them, and encourages them to be exactly who they are.

“I've never understood the idea of having a platform and not using it to speak up about the things you believe in”

Venus Album Inspired by LGBTQ+ Community

Her 2024 album Venus was influenced by her LGBTQ+ fanbase, particularly after Pride events in Stockholm.

“It was actually inspired because it was Pride in Stockholm! Let's just write about loving whoever you want to love.”

Mental Health Partnership with Maybelline

Larsson partnered with Maybelline for its Brave Together mental health initiative in 2024 to provide support tools for anxiety and depression.

Trevor Project CEO Commends Larsson

Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black praised Larsson for championing LGBTQ+ voices and speaking candidly about mental health.

“She has consistently stood alongside LGBTQ+ people, championed LGBTQ+ voices within her own creative community, and used her platform to make clear that everyone deserves the freedom to live openly and authentically.”