Kathy for Gays, Gays for Kathy

Queen D extraordinaire Kathy Griffin is being celebrated by her gays.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will give Griffin its Vanguard Award at the L.A. edition of the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards next month for her tireless work increasing the understanding and the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Past recipients of the Vanguard Award include the very-A-List Charlize Theron, Eric McCormack (TV’s Will & Grace), Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, and Jennifer Aniston.

Also being honored with GLAAD Awards this year are Showtime’s The L Word, and Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church (he delivered the invocation at the opening celebration of the Presidential Inauguration, remember?).

Photo: TVWeek.com.