“I get to do my own thing with music. I get to write the songs and sing the songs. As an actor, you have to do what someone else tells you to do and say someone else's words. And you're limited by the way you look and music is just more rewarding creatively for me.”

English singer, songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ activist

Olly Alexander, born Oliver Alexander Thornton, is an English singer, songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ activist. He first came to prominence as the lead singer of the pop band Years & Years, and later continued to release music under that name until the group ended in 2024. Years & Years reached the top of the UK Albums Chart twice, and also scored a No. 1 single along with five Top 10 entries on the UK Singles Chart. The band was nominated for six Brit Awards during its career, and Alexander is also known for his work as an advocate for LGBTQ rights.