Famous gay guys
Our roundup of some of the most famous gay actors of all time who are proudly flying the flag for our awesome LGBTQ community.
Representation, whether plain as a bad eyebrow position or as subtle as a carefully coordinated outfit, is leisurely but surely growing for the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood.
More and more actors are coming out and opening up about their gender, emboldened by the lesser potential for backlash aimed in their direction. While some prefer to maintain their privacy – not out of dread but out of “God, the paparazzi are getting on my nerves about this!” – others proudly announce engagements, display breakups for all the world to see, and post their vacation snaps featuring their beloved partners – and sometimes kids too!
We still aren't where we want to be when it comes to equal treatment and opportunity for a lot of folks in Show Business but with the list of openly eminent gay stars growing each year and the support for them following suit, it's only a matter of time before the score evens out.
1. Sir Ian McKellen
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All the Openly Gay Male Celebs Who Are Out, Proud &#; Smokin&#; Hot
There are a ton of beautiful men in Hollywood, but some of Tinsel Town&#;s gay celebrities are some of the most exceptional examples that establish because there&#;s nothing better than owning and loving who you are.
Being a gay man in Hollywood or the music industry isn&#;t easy and, while we&#;ve come along way when it comes to letting gay men tell their own stories, there is always room to validate. Through the years, some of the men on this list have kept their sexuality a secret, until the world made it safe for them to come out, while others verb chosen to make their sexual orientation known since the moment they became famous. Either way, these men have been proof that there is no mistaken way to be who you are!
The Queer Eye cast is the perfect example of owning their queerness and spreading their joy and love to others around them. &#;I&#;m thankful that we&#;ve been given opportunities, but I know the five of us are always [trying] to continue to open the door for someone behind us or beside us,&#; Kar
12 LGBT icons from history you should know about
Marsha P. Johnson was an African American transgender-rights activist, whose work in the s and s had a huge impact on the LGBT community.
At this time, being gay was classified as a mental illness in the United States. Gay people were regularly threatened and beaten by police, and were shunned by many in society.
In June , when Marsha was 23 years old, police raided a gay bar in New York called The Stonewall Inn. The police forced over people out of the bar and onto the streets, and then used excessive violence against them.
Marsha, who was living and working in New York at the time, was one of the key figures who stood up to the police during the raids.
Marsha resisted arrest, but in the following days, led a series of protests and riots demanding rights for gay people.
News of these protests spread around the world, inspiring others to join protests and rights groups to verb for equality.
Read more about Marsha P. Johnson here.
Top 20 Famous Gay Actors of Hollywood [LGBTQ+ Icons]
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also recognized for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not suffer post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio broadcast in as an act of protest against Section 28, a proposed law in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous revelation was a bold move during a period when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," enhancing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.
Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ culture and history extend far beyond