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By that time, he already found a companion he wanted to spend his life with. For a long time, this handsome British actor had been keeping his personal life backstage, subtly sidestepping obtrusive questions and charming his fans with an enigmatic smile. This speech was so memorable because of its emotional depth and sincerity, touching both on her listeners and her peers in the industry.

One should think about the person and what they are, and then think about their sexual orientation.

Luke Evans

Luke Evans also counts among the personalities who had an open life for a very long time. Her story reflects the broader societal shifts towards acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals and has indeed inspired many in and out of the entertainment industry.

Katherine Moennig

She is best known for having been one of the most enigmatic screen presences, equally capable of hypnotizing both men and women, and outspoken for her affiliation with the LGBTQ+ community.

"The Intervention" proves to be a result of DuVall's multi-talent and audacity of being able to take up different tough themes grounded in personal, along with relational dynamics. Evans came out in 2002, telling the world that he was gay.

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Their coming out to the public then was rather a victory and sigh of relief indeed that emphasized the value and the power of being visible but being authentic with oneself in gay and same-sex lovers. Some have claimed that she dumped Jamie Bell for Katherine Moennig during her pregnancy, but this is not supported by available public sources. Hey, I’m into them too.

The "Twilight" star wants to still stick by it and date women without trying to hide her relationships and come clear about it. As she told The Advocate in 2016: “Girls are into me — that’s no secret. The most important moment was 2014, when Delevingne just got tired of press speculation.

I fall in love with girls and guys. ‘I’ve experienced so much safety, respect, and love in the queer community, as an ally all of my life, that, as I came into myself, I already felt it was my home. Behind his comedic persona was a rich baritone and a generous spirit.

Though he never formally came out during his early career, Nabors later married his partner of 38 years in 2013.

—JD

  • Andrew Rannells

    This Broadway baby broke onto the scene with “The Book of Mormon,” catapulting to TV stardom in HBO’s “Girls.” Of his character, Elijah, he told New York Magazine in 2012: “As a gay man, I think there’s a responsibility to show a fully realized person, so even though Elijah might not be the the best person in the world, I want to make him as fully fleshed out and human as possible.”

  • Anna Paquin

    The second-youngest Oscar winner in history for “The Piano,” Paquin left movies behind to star in HBO’s highly successful (and very queer) “True Blood.” She returned to film when she co-starred in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” in which she plays the daughter of Robert De Niro’s title character.

    Let me feel.’ 

  • Jerrod Carmichael

    Comedian Jerrod Carmichael discussed having relationships with men in several of his specials before formally coming out as gay in his acclaimed, Emmy-winning special ‘Rothaniel.’ The performer recently starred in Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things,’ and created and starred in an HBO reality series about his life. 

  • Andrew Scott

    Andrew Scott, most famous as the Hot Priest from ‘Fleabag’ and his role as Moriarty in ‘Sherlock.’ first spoke about his sexuality in 2013 in an interview with The Independent.

    Since then, he has embraced his identity and continued working steadily in TV and theater.

    Victor Garber

    Victor Garber is a character actor with a long resume, including roles in ‘Titanic’, ‘Alias’, and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’. His work in television and theater has earned him multiple accolades.

    He came out publicly in 2007 and has been married to his partner since 2008.

    His wit and charm made him a favorite in romantic comedies and period dramas alike.

    He came out as gay in the late 1980s, a bold move at the time, which affected his career trajectory. Martin's career has also seen him act on shows such as "Glee," "American Crime Story," where he portrayed Antonio D'Amico, and "General Hospital," a fact that puzzles and showcases his talent in everything, not just music.

    Jim Parsons

    Jim Parsons, always famous for being the ever-annoying Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" and its prequel "Young Sheldon," hid his homosexuality for many years because he was scared that the public would learn the truth, which could cost him his acting career.