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Celebrities are always in the public eye, and often, their personal lives are the subject of intense scrutiny. It is therefore admirable when celebrities come out and share their personal struggles with the world. In this blog post, we will discuss 11 celebrities who have publicly come out as gay.
Tim Cook
The CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, made a statement in 2014 that he is gay. Cook is known for his activism and support of the LGBTQ+ community, and his coming out was an important moment for many people who look up to him as a role model.
Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson, an actress who has won several awards, unintentionally came out in 2005 after kissing her girlfriend at the time, Cherry Jones, after winning a Tony Award. Although she chooses not to identify as gay, she has dated both men and women and cherishes the company of those she loves.
Natalie Morales
Actress Natalie Morales came out on Twitter in 2019 during Pride Month. She asserts that since deciding to come out, her life has gotten more complicated but also more brave, and she feels more free and respectful of life.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart, famous for her role as Bella in the Twilight saga, declared herself “so gay” in response to a tweet by American President Donald Trump. Stewart views gender as fluid and has been open about her sexuality in interviews.
Brandon Flynn
Brandon Flynn, known for his role in the TV series 13 Reasons Why, had his coming-out story made public by the media when he was in a relationship with singer Sam Smith. Flynn says he never really had the opportunity to publicly come out, but he is comfortable with who he is.
Wentworth Miller
Actor Wentworth Miller, who is best known for his role in the TV series Prison Break, came out as gay in 2013. Miller has been vocal about his concerns with how the Russian government handles LGBTQ+ people and withdrew from a film festival in St. Petersburg to make a statement.
Ellen Page
Actress Ellen Page, who is best known for her role in the movie Juno, came out as gay in 2014. She has since been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been active in raising awareness about the discrimination faced by the community.
Victor Garber
Actor Victor Garber, who has appeared in films like Titanic and Argo, came out as gay in 2013. Garber had been in a relationship with Rhaena Andresen for almost 20 years before getting married in 2015.
Jodie Foster
Actress Jodie Foster made an unexpected statement about her sexuality during her victory speech at the 2013 Golden Globes Award ceremony. Foster has since been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and leads an openly gay life.
Reid Ewing
Actor Reid Ewing, who played Dylan in the TV series Modern Family, revealed that he is gay on Twitter. Although he had never been in the closet, his coming out was an important moment for him and his fans.
Haaz Sleiman
Lebanese actor Haaz Sleiman came out as a gay Muslim in a courageous move. He has spoken out against discrimination and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Lebanon.
In conclusion, the coming out stories of these celebrities are important because they show that being gay is not something to be ashamed of. It is inspiring to see celebrities use their platform to raise awareness about the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community and to advocate for their rights.