Demi Lovato shows off her toned midriff in a crop top while pregnant Cardi B stuns in a sheer dress at the first National PrEP Day in LA.
LOS ANGELES — Pop powerhouse Demi Lovato and pregnant rap superstar Cardi B headlined a glamorous roster of celebrities at the first-ever National PrEP Day in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The event, launched by the sexual health organization MISTR, aimed to drastically increase awareness and enrollment for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)—a critical medication that reduces the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99%.
The high-profile presence of the stars served to normalize conversations around sexual health and preventative medicine, emphasizing that modern HIV management is a public health success story.
Demi Lovato, 33, flashed her toned midriff, arriving in a stylish graphic-printed mesh top paired with a zip-front knee-length skirt and peep-toe heels. The singer, who uses both she/her and they/them pronouns, recently tied the knot with musician Jordan Lutes, 34, in May and spoke to Paper Magazine about her strong connection to queer club culture, saying she always feels “safer in queer spaces.” Her attendance underscores her role as a prominent advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Meanwhile, Cardi B, 32, showcased her growing baby bump in a stunning semi-sheer, fitted black dress and strappy heels, opting for a dramatic makeup look. The rapper, who is expecting her fourth child (her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs), used her platform to draw attention to the vital cause.
Other notable attendees included Elton John’s husband David Furnish, who appeared in a smart leather jacket and jeans, along with singer Kim Petras and TV personality NeNe Leakes, all lending their support to the initiative.
The event’s goal is ambitious: to get 10,000 new individuals on PrEP, highlighting the dramatic medical advancements made since the 1990s. As modern medicine has confirmed, HIV is no longer a death sentence.
The introduction of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) has allowed HIV-positive individuals to suppress their viral load to an undetectable level (U=U: Undetectable equals Untransmittable), meaning they cannot pass the virus on to sexual partners.
PrEP is the other side of this medical revolution. Introduced in 2012, this daily pill acts as a shield, preventing the virus from spreading throughout the body if exposure occurs.
By rallying major celebrity support, National PrEP Day seeks to overcome the stigma associated with the medication and encourage wider uptake, ensuring the end of HIV transmission is a realistic public health goal.