This article discusses the influence of a celebrity as a role model, especially on LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus) identity. As social media and the entertainment industry are becoming more extensive than ever, influencers and celebrities serve as role models in lifestyle, social issues, educational concerns, perceptions, and understanding of the world. The effect of media exposure of an influencer or celebrity as a role model is incredibly huge, affecting the audience's personalities and lifestyle daily. This notion also applies to those who adhere to the LGBTQ+ community. By adopting the media ecology theory--which refers to the study of how media and communication processes affect human perception, feeling, emotion, and value (West & Turner, 2007)--and taking the case of the response of Jojo Siwa's coming out news (Twersky, 2021), this paper studies how the LGBTQ+ community perceives this issue. This article focuses on the community's reactions, acts, and feelings towards the announcement. The study found that admiring celebrities as role models can be sources of dignity, inspiration, and support, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community