Leila Lambert: The Impact of Adam Lambert

Leila Lambert tells how her son's coming out affected her family, why it's important to be active for equality, offers advice for parents of other gay children, and reveals what she thinks of Adam's new album.

By Jeremy Kinser

Adam Lambert says that he had it relatively good. When he and his mother Leila Lambert were accepting awards from PFLAG this year, Adam told the audience that coming out was made much easier because his parents were so supportive of him. In fact, Adam and Leila joke that one of her first reactions was "great — more shopping!"

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, our November cover man's mother talks about the bad advice she got when thinking about asking Adam if he had a boyfriend, his subsequent coming out at 18, and the support she can now show as the parent of an openly gay man. She also drops some hints about the recording of his new album, due out in spring 2012. Following the interview, Leila said there are a few simple words of advice she has for every parent: "Love your child without reservation and unconditionally!"

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[LOVEADAMLABERT3068]

Thank you Miss Leila for giving us Adam Lambert you did a great job!!!

[silk1013]

this is what a family should be!

[glambertgirlforever]

Leila, you and your whole family are so inspiring. That's why I love u guys so much.

[BamaGlambert]

Leila - a beautiful human being - inside and out. No question how Adam Lambert grew into a beautiful, amazing man. Both Adam and his mother - full of love and class...

[YTVideoJunkie]

I hope Adam knows how lucky he is to have such a wonderful mother. God bless her.

[davideburford]

Wow!! Very nice.=)

[mad365man]

sorry for my English :)

she is such a wonderful woman...

Regarding gay marriage, I agree with it. because normally, the reasons why they have to get married is, that if they live together and all financial goals led together, then they should have the same possibilities in life as the heterosexuals... as far as I know everywhere is only one law for marriage, so it should be official allow.

[poprincessvampire]

@dotzie13 im glad that ur not like those people that start an argument or start hating :)you've said ur opinion in a calm and simply way .i respect that even if i dont agree with u ,since i do support gay marriage.i agree adam is completely gorgeous (in every possible way) and his mother is very sweet and genuine

[poprincessvampire]

amazing<3333 great mother,supportive,loving and simply amazing.i hope one day to be as great of a mother as she is.

[SupernaturalSamfan]

Ahwwww! So sweet! Such a powerful voice to speak out! I LOVE Adam and his music, as well as his friends and family, and they have made me more open minded! I love them all and Adam's mum is such a wonderful woman! -3

[Caninelovergirl]

My little sister was really upset, until she started listening to Adam's music.. She thought she could never be good enough or be as talented as other singers she saw. Then she found Adam. She changed so much. She was happy. I guess my sis thought that, she is like him. The weird kid. The girl who wears clothes like Adam's.  The girl with two friends. Thank you, for helping her understand how it is wonderful to be diffrent -3

[dotzie13]

what a sweet mom. i have many gay and bi friends and i couldnt love them any less because of who they are. ill admit, im a little against equality marriage, but that's just who i am. however i love adam lambert, he is positively gorgeous, and leila lambert seems like the nicest lady :)