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Coming out is an open and voluntary recognition of a person about his belonging to a sexual or gender minority. They are done in different ways and their main goal is so that fans do not confuse characters and real people.
For example, the macho image, which easily wins women’s hearts, will be with the actor as a stigma, and in order to get rid of it, you have to publicly declare that he is gay.
But this situation does not turn out for the producers in the most successful way – after all, after the actor’s statement about his orientation, it will be hard to believe in his role as a master of winning women’s hearts. However, some stars get tired of the game, so they come out.
In this compilation, you will learn about who came out, perhaps most of them will surprise you.
10 Kevin Spacey | 2017
American actor Kevin Spacey admitted that he prefers men after Anthony Rapp (best known for his role as Mark Cohen in the Broadway production and film version of the musical La bohème) accused him of harassment.
Amid the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal, Rapp recalled a situation that happened in 1989. Then he was 14 years old, and Kevin was 26. According to him, Kevin tried to persuade the young man to have sex at one party.
Spacey said he didn’t remember it. But “just in case,” he nevertheless asked for forgiveness from Anthony, writing off his inappropriate behavior on drunk alcohol.
9. Kristen Stewart | 2016
In 2016, Kristen Stewart announced her bisexuality for several publications in an interview. A little later it turned out that men were not interested in her at all.
In an interview, she said: “My choice is not a spontaneous decision, it seems to me that I have always been like that. And if you don’t accept this in yourself, then, I’m sorry, I’m not ready to convince you, ”said the actress,“ I don’t try to hide from the paparazzi, I think it’s great when your fans see that you don’t hide your orientation.
Kristen Stewart is an ardent defender of the LGBT community, and now the paparazzi photograph the actress only in the company of girls.
8. Tim Cook | 2014
Apple CEO Tim said in one of his interviews: “Until this point, I’ve been talking about who I am, but I think it’s worth being clear: I’m proud of my orientation, that I’m gay.”
Throughout his career, Tim Cook has kept his sexuality a secret, but has stopped doing so. Tim’s colleagues know that he prefers men, and this does not change their attitude towards him. In social networks, Tim’s recognition aroused admiration among the people.
7. Jim Parsons | 2012
The American actor (best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in the television series The Big Bang Theory) came out in 2012, talking about his orientation.
It turned out that for 10 years before his statement, he met with designer Todd Spivak. After 5 years of relationship, the couple got married.
Jim’s coming out upset fans all over the world, but that didn’t stop him from being the highest paid TV actor in 2015 and 2016.
6. Ricky Martin | 2010
Puerto Rican handsome musician Ricky Martin broke millions of women’s hearts at once, admitting that he does not belong to heterosexuals. In 2010, he came out.
Now Ricky is happy in his marriage – he married London-based artist Jwan Youzef. He also has two sons, who were given to him by a surrogate mother.
According to Ricky, he was very nervous when he proposed to his man: “I got down on one knee and took out a bag that contained two rings.”
5. Jodie Foster | 2013
The American actress came out at the Golden Globes. Jodie Foster plucked up her courage and admitted that she prefers women, thus causing applause and tears from star guests: “I have come out before, but not publicly. It will not be loud, because I have already done it many times. In those days, the little girl opened up to her close friends and, in time, to everyone she knew.”
In 2014, the actress married actress and photographer Alexandra Hedison.
4. George Michael | 1998
The British singer, poet and composer said that when he was 29 years old, he told his parents about his non-traditional sexual orientation.
His mother was afraid that George would not be able to cope with public stigma and end up like his gay brother – suicide. The reason for Michael coming out was the death of his beloved Anselmo Feleppa in 1993.
Perhaps George would have hidden his orientation further, if not for the incident in a public toilet – the singer was accused of sexual harassment. However, the loud recognition only added to George’s popularity at that time, but, unfortunately, the singer is no longer with us. He died in 2016 from a heart attack.
3. Stephen Fry | 1997
British actor, playwright and writer – Stephen Fry (known for his role in the TV series “Jeeves and Woosters”) spoke in his autobiography about his involvement in the sexual minority.
Without a doubt, he is one of the most famous gay men of all time. It is no coincidence that Stephen played the role of another famous gay Oscar Wilde in the film “Wilde”, and was recognized as the best actor who amazingly conveyed the image of the scandalous writer.
In 1997, Stephen published a candid autobiographical book called Moab is My Washing Cup, from which it can be seen that the comedian tried to overcome his homosexuality, but his attempts were unsuccessful.
Fry destroys the stereotype of suffering minorities who are rejected by society – more fun is not so easy to find.
2. Ian McKellen | 1988
Probably everyone remembers Ian McKellen as the wizard Gandolph in The Lord of the Rings. He is such a respected and serious actor that he does not consider it necessary to lead a double life and hide his orientation.
The British actor came out live on a radio station. Now he actively defends the rights of sexual minorities. Colleagues were always aware of Ian’s preferences, but the public only learned about his orientation in 1988.
1. Elton John | 1976
British opera singer Elton John became the first contemporary music artist to be able to openly admit his bisexuality.
A little later, Elton had a marriage with a woman, after which he became addicted to drugs. David Furnish, his future husband, helped him recover from addiction (they officially got married in 2014).
For 24 years, David and Elton have been living in perfect harmony, and they have two beautiful sons from a surrogate mother.