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English actor Ben Whishaw is also known for playing the villainous Q in the Daniel Craig "James Bond" films, as well as his Emmy-winning role in the miniseries "A Very English Scandal."
He discussed coming out as gay in 2014, after entering a civil partnership with composer Mark Bradshaw, calling public reactions "surprisingly lovely."
Michael Sam
In 2015, football player Michael Alan Sam Jr.
made history as the first openly gay player to play in a Canadian Football League regular-season game, playing for the Montreal Alouettes. "I fall in love with girls and guys. His versatility has made him a fixture in film and TV for decades.
Garber quietly confirmed he was gay in 2013 after years of being open within the industry.
That's been with anyone."
Ben Whishaw
Yes, Paddington himself is gay!
He is also a huge proponent of developing more relatable characters for gay people in the media. … There is something about being with a woman that is very satisfying. Monáe has also encouraged conversations on breaking the gender binary, tweeting the hashtag "#IAmNonbinary" in January 2020 in support of Nonbinary Day.
Brendon Urie
Panic!
Hoping to quash the controversy, Banks came out as bisexual that same year, adding that nearly all of her friends are gay and that one of her siblings is transgender.
Carver performed on Broadway in "The Boys in the Band," which details the gay experience in 20th-century America before the Stonewall Riots occurred.
Amber Heard
Star of the 2018 film "Aquaman," Amber Heard has been openly bisexual since 2010 when she was dating artist Tasya van Ree.
Heard and Ree dated from 2008 to 2012. His role in ‘Pose’ brought ballroom culture and Black queer narratives into mainstream television.
Porter has been out and proud throughout his career, challenging norms with his fashion and performances. (He first spoke publicly about his sexuality in an interview with The Independent in 2013.) What got the media's attention was his distaste at being referred to as, "openly gay." He told GQ during an interview, "You're never described as openly gay at a party...'This is my openly gay friend Darren.' 'She's openly Irish.' It implies a defiance I don't feel."
Lee Pace
While his most notable role of the last few years put being gay front and center stage, actor Lee Pace was not always as forthcoming about his own sexuality.
Yes!" Speaking with the former website Movieline in another interview, Jolie revealed: "When I was 20, I fell in love with somebody who happened to be a woman. He’s become an icon of queer excellence, activism, and style.
Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer’s breakout role came in the series ‘White Collar’, and he went on to gain attention for his work in ‘The Normal Heart’ and ‘Magic Mike’.
He frequently uses his platform to discuss body image, mental health, and gay representation.
Dan Levy
Dan Levy co-created and starred in ‘Schitt’s Creek’, a show that redefined inclusive storytelling with heart and humor.
"I don't look at the community as separate from my life," she told the outlet.
He told Variety that while watching "Love, Simon," a love story with a gay protagonist, he realized, "Straight people go to the movies and literally see themselves all the time. "I don't look at the community as separate from my life," she told the outlet. His twin brother Max is also an actor, but Charlie has carved a distinct path.
He came out in 2016 and uses his platform to promote queer visibility and mental health awareness.
If I fell in love with her? In 2019, the actress has stated that she identifies as pansexual.
Amy Winehouse
Before her untimely death, singer Amy Winehouse was in the news for a variety of things. His humor and wisdom continue to inspire millions.
Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming’s eclectic career includes roles in ‘Cabaret’, ‘The Good Wife’, and ‘X2: X-Men United’.
In 2010, Araki's film "Kaboom" became the first winner of the Cannes Film Festival's Queer Palm, which celebrates LGBTQ+ films.
Sasha Lane
Sasha Lane first gained mainstream recognition for her leading role in Andrea Arnold's 2016 film "American Honey." The queer actress went on to play queer characters in the films "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" and "Hearts Beat Loud," and the TV series "Conversations With Friends."
"If my heart wants it, my heart wants it," Lane told ASOS Magazine in 2019.
In March 2021, Halsey announced their pronouns are they/them and she/her.
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons may forever be known as the acerbic (yet lovable) Sheldon Cooper, a role he mastered over 12 years to the tune of four Emmys, but as of late he has become a public champion for the LGBTQ+ community. "Nobody should tell my story but me."
Gregg Araki
Queer filmmaker Gregg Araki was a key figure in the New Queer Cinema movement of the 1990s.
Specifically, McKinnon found herself swooning over actress Gillian Anderson in the 1990s.