Gus Kenworthy is a British-American freeskier, actor, model, and advocate. Born in Chelmsford, England, Gus moved to the U.S. when he was two years old and began skiing shortly after in his hometown of Telluride, CO. At 16, went professional and is known as one of the best all-around park skiers of all time and is one of the only athletes to have podium finishes across all three disciplines (slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air). In 2014, Kenworthy won a silver medal for Team USA at the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. During those Games he gained international recognition after he saved three stray puppies and their mother from euthanization, drawing attention to the plight of rescue animals. In 2015, Gus came out on the cover of ESPN Magazine and became the first openly gay professional athlete in any action sport. At the 2018 Olympics, Kenworthy made history by becoming the first openly gay man to compete for the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. During those Games in Pyeongchang, Gus kissed his then-boyfriend on live television, which was a significant moment for the visibility of LGBTQ+ athletes and sport communities alike. Gus has appeared on The Real O'Neals, Will and Grace, and Olympic Dreams but in 2019 he landed a series regular role on Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story: 1984. Gus is an ambassador for Prada, Monster Energy, Smith Optics, Atomic Skis, Beam, CANN, and MASTERS App. In 2022, Kenworthy started the Worthy Foundation to give back to the LGBTQ+ community. He also works with the Trevor Project and The Humane Society International.