LBGTQ+ celebrities are commonly dissuaded from coming out of the closet to avoid jeopardizing their ratings and reputation. These 20 celebs, however, are proudly flying their rainbow flag.
Jodie Foster
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Foster is Hollywood royalty, and whispers of her sexual orientation date back to the early 1990s. However, it wouldn’t be until 2007 that Foster publicly acknowledged her long-term relationship with a woman.
Ricky Martin
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Despite a string of high-profile relationships with gorgeous ladies, news broke in 2010 that Martin was gay.
The singer announced it on his website and confirmed it later during an interview with Barbara Walters.
Holland Taylor
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After years of speculation, the Legally Blonde actress came out as gay in 2015.
Sarah Paulson
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It was reported a year later that Holland Taylor was in a long-term relationship with American Horror Story actress Sarah Paulson.
Lance Bass
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N’Sync singer Lance Bass had been quietly dating other guys before he decided to come out in 2005.
Bass stated in his autobiography publicly acknowledging his sexuality stemmed from media and tabloid speculation.
Barry Manilow
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Despite being in a relationship with a man since the late 1970s, Mandy singer Barry Manilow kept mum about his sexuality for decades.
It wasn’t until 2017 he let the cat out of the bag and announced he’d wed his long-term partner when same-sex marriage became legal in California.
Anderson Cooper
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CNN journalist Anderson Cooper has been openly gay since 2012. Despite being notoriously private, Cooper decided he no longer wished to “hide.”
He recently split with his long-term partner, but the two co-parent their adoptive children.
Neil Patrick Harris
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The How I Met Your Mother star has been out of the closet since 2006, after years of dating actress Christine Taylor.
He publicly said, “I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest.”
Cynthia Nixon
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Nixon is perhaps best known for her role as the intelligent, no-nonsense lawyer Miranda Hobbes on Sex & The City.
As of 2012, Nixon identifies as queer and has stated that she has enjoyed relationships with both men and women.
Kristen Stewart
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Stewart had a high-profile relationship with fellow Twilight cast mate Robert Pattinson, which ended in 2013.
However, while hosting Saturday Night Live in 2019, the actress came out as gay.
Rosie O’Donnell
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O’Donnell admits she “always knew” she was gay but chose not to come out until 2002.
The talk show host admitted her decision was based on trying to challenge Florida’s outdated adoption laws when she wanted to adopt.
Sir Ian McKellen
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One of the most prominent members of the LBGTQ+ acting community is Sir Ian McKellen, who came out in 1988.
The Lord of the Rings actor came out during a radio interview with the BBC and has admitted he “regrets” not coming out sooner.
Elliot Page
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Before actor Elliot Page came out as transgender in 2020, he was living as a gay woman.
During a human rights campaign in 2014, then-female Page came out as gay.
Wentworth Miller
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Rumors of Prison Break star Wentworth Miller’s sexuality go back to the late 1990s.
While initially denying being gay during an interview in 2007, Miller proudly came out in 2013.
Queen Latifah
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Latifa spent many years fending off rumors regarding her sexuality, stating that her private life is no one else’s business.
However, the actress publicly acknowledged her partner Eboni Nichols during an award acceptance speech in 2021.
Michelle Rodriguez
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Fast & Furious star Rodriguez has been open about her bisexuality throughout her two-decade career.
She said she hoped “opening her big fat mouth” inspired others to embrace their sexuality.
Lily Tomlin
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Lily Tomlin has had a long-term relationship with her partner Jane since the 1970s.
The pair wed in 2013 during a private ceremony commemorating their 42-year-long relationship.
Rebel Wilson
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Wilson came out on Instagram saying, “I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess.”
The Pitch Perfect actress recently proposed to partner Ramona, and the two have a daughter.
Evan Rachel Wood
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Actress Evan Rachel Wood has publicly acknowledged her bisexuality since 2011.
Wood was in a long-term relationship with actor Jamie Bell, with whom she shares a son.
Ellen DeGeneres
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Talk show host DeGeneres has been out since 1997 and is in a long-term relationship with actress Portia de Rossi.
She revealed that disclosing her sexuality was due to ongoing tabloid speculation and harassment.
Luke Evans
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The Alienist actor Luke Evans is openly gay. However, he firmly believes he doesn’t need to disclose this (or any other personal) information to the press.
Evans has stated that his personal life has no bearing on his talent or career.
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