51 Inspiring Queer Eye Quotes From The Fab Five

Luca Demetriou
Dec 12, 2023 By Luca Demetriou
Originally Published on Mar 17, 2021
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'Queer Eye' is an American reality show which features food and wine expert, a designer expert, a grooming expert, a fashion expert and a culture expert, together called as the Fab Five.

This show focuses on the makeover of other heterosexual men but in the coming seasons this changed and became a show which does makeover for people regardless of who they are. This show displays their journey as individuals and the associating them with their clients.

They bring in the importance of loving one no matter what the world says. Here are some of the most  inspiring 'Queer Eye' quotes from the Fab Five. If you enjoy reading these 'Queer Eye' quotes, you may also like our LGBTQ quotes and quotes about dress up.
 

Best Jonathan Queer Eye Quotes

Jonathan Van Ness a character who is jovial, humorous, quirky, hairstylist and never fails to make the audience laugh. Though he is full of humor and jokes, he also has a side of being very thoughtful. Here are some of the best Jonathan quotes from 'Queer Eye' for you to enjoy.

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1. “Can you believe?”

- Jonathan Van Ness.

2. “You gotta floss.”

- Jonathan Van Ness.

3. “When people say, ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ it’s not true, because you can reinvent yourself and learn new things whenever you want.”

- Jonathan Van Ness.

4. “You're just like owning your space and stuff.”

- Jonathan Van Ness, ‘Queer Eye, Season 1: Below Average Joe’.

5. “How you take care of yourself is how the world sees you. It’s OK to have a relationship with yourself.”

- Jonathan Van Ness.

6. “Does my hair look insane? Yes it does, but it’s fierce so I don’t care.”

- Jonathan.

7. “It wasn't an option for me to be closeted or to keep it to myself. Sky's blue, grass is green. Can't fight it.”

- Jonathan Van Ness, ;Queer Eye', Season One, 'To Gay Or Not Too Gay’.

8. “I'm giving you Beyoncé, hold up. Yes.”

- Jonathan Van Ness, ‘Queer Eye', Season One, 'To Gay Or Not Too Gay’.

9. “Neal's bathroom reminds me a lot of a skin tag. It's not hurting anything, but it doesn't look great.”

- Jonathan Van Ness.

10. “​Confidence is sexy. Knowing who you are is sexy.”

- Johnathan Van Ness.

11. “Imperfection is beautiful.”

- Jonathan.

12. “I wanna show straight and gay men alike that self-care and grooming isn’t mutually exclusive with femininity or masculinity.”

- Jonathan.

13. “You're strong, you're a Kelley Clarkson song. You got this.”

- Johnathan Van Ness.

14. “You have to advocate for yourself because no one else is going to do it.”

- Jonathan.

15. “I never want people to feel like they aren't gay enough or straight enough. It's about what's in your heart. And what's in your heart is like [kissing sounds] ”

- Jonathan Van Ness, ‘Queer Eye', Season One, 'To Gay Or Not Too Gay’.

16. “How you take care of yourself is how the world sees you. It's OK to have a relationship with yourself.”

- Johnathan Van Ness.

17. “if you try to numb the vulnerability, you also numb joy, happiness, connection.”

- Johnathan Van Ness.

18. ““Just because we mess up doesn't mean all the lessons we learned are undone. ...

- Jonathan Van Ness.

19. “You can't selectively numb feelings."

- Jonathan Van Ness.

Best Quotes By Karamo In 'Queer Eye'

Karamo gives some amazing advice and inspires the clients who come in for a makeover. As a culture expert, he guides them about their way into the world for a peaceful yet amazing life. Read on for some of the best Karamo quotes 'Queer Eye' that you will simply love.

20. “Never stop believing in yourself. You had it all along.”

- Karamo Brown.

21. “Don't let that fear hold you. Don't let it hold you anymore.”

- Karamo Brown.

22. “When people build up walls, they end up keeping other people out. But they're also keeping themselves in.”

- Karamo Brown.

23. “He needs to understand that being vulnerable is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength. It shows that you are in tune with yourself, which is the sexiest thing to men or women.”

- Karamo Brown.

24. “If [I as a gay black man]...from the South could do it, you...can do it. So, just believe in yourself.”

- Karamo Brown.

25. “By saying, 'I wanna let you know I'm inviting you into my life, and I want you to be a part of it,' is the healthiest thing you can do.”

- Karamo Brown

26. “Being an adult means being a person of action. But when you make your plan and go after that plan, you’ll succeed.”

- Karamo Brown.

27. “By saying, ‘I wanna let you know I’m inviting you into my life, and I want you to be a part of it,’ is the healthiest thing you can do.”

- Karamo Brown.

28. “Everything we saw that was in you is just shining on the outside now, so just get used to it.”

- Karamo Brown.

29. “You deserve to take a moment for yourself. Don't get into a space where it's always about everyone else and there's no time for you.”

- Karamo Brown.

Famous Quotes By Tan France

A fashion expert, Tan France plays the role of a dashing fashion icon and makeover king while he gives few amazing one liners that inspire each and everyone of us. Read on for some of the most inspiring quotes on love and style from 'Queer Eye'.

30. “Just because the office is casual doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make an effort.”

- Tan France.

31. “There’s no right or wrong way to be gay. No right or wrong way to come out. It’s your journey, do it the way you wanna do it.”

- Tan France.

32. “It's not easy to say 'this is me, this is what I represent.' It's a process and you will know this better than anybody, but somedays it's really hard and then I remember that I'm in a position to influence people.”

- Tan France.

33. “You being your true self isn't going to offend anybody.”

- Tan France.

34. “It’s very unlikely that people are going to cause you an issue just because you are being yourself. And if they’re concerned, that’s on them. You’re happy.”

- Tan France.

35. “You being your true self isn't going to offend anybody.”

- Tan France.

36. “I want my partner to look at me and think I respect them enough to make an effort.”

- Tan France.

37. “Leo has logo tees, logo tees, logo tees, and well...logo tees. He needs help more than most.”

- Tan France.

38. “I'm sending this memo to every guy in the world. Making an effort with your wardrobe doesn't mean you're a wuss. Making an effort means you're serious about the life you want.”

- Tan France.

39. “You're not alone in this.”

- Tan France.

Best Quotes From 'The Queer Eye'

Style is an inherent theme of every episode in 'Queer Eye'. Experts like Antoni and Bobby have their own part to play in the makeover and inspired viewers in every episode. Here are a few iconic quotes from from Bobby Berk and Antoni Porowski.

40. “Inspiration can really strike from anywhere.”

- Bobby Berk.

41. “I heard a preacher once say, ‘Sometimes when you’re feeling buried, you’re actually just planted.”

- Bobby Berk.

42. “Eat your veggies, kids, and have a nice day.”

- Antoni Porowski.

43. “​I love a pickle.”

- Antoni Porowski.

44. “​Don't get stuck in a rut with your margarita.”

- Antoni Porowski.

45. “You thought it's depressing to cook for one. My goal is to change your mind on that.”

- Antoni Porowski.

46. “Coming home to a tidy, pulled-together space will help everything in your life feel the same way.”

- Bobby Berk.

Best Quotes From 'Queer Eye' Season 5

The latest season of the show was a great hit amongst the viewers. Read on for some of the best quotes from 'Queer Eye' season five.

47. “Leadership is not about popularity, it's about doing what's right.”

- Laura Bush, Season Five, Episode Five, "The Anxious Activist".

48. “Owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do.”

- Brené Brown, Season Five, Episode One, "Preaching Out Loud".

49. “A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.”

- Oprah Winfrey, Season Five, Episode Two, "Groomer Has It"

50. "Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it's there."

— Barbara Corcoran, Episode Two, "Groomer Has It".

51. "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight."

Phyllis Diller, Episode Three, "Father of the Bride"

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Queer Eye' quotes, then why not take a look at Rupaul quotes, or self acceptance quotes.

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Written by Luca Demetriou

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice

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Luca DemetriouBachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice

Experienced in writing and sub-editing, Luca holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and Drama from the University of Birmingham, where he served as the culture editor at Redbrick Paper. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Performance: Design and Practice at the University of the Arts in London, showcasing his passion for the arts, performance, and history. With a keen interest in traveling, Luca enjoys exploring new cultures and experiencing diverse perspectives.

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