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in response to a question posed on
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Reddit one user replied having worked in
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the entertainment industry for over 40
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years now I can honestly say that the
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majority of my peers are either closeted
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or openly gay but a lot of the ones
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mentioned are definitely closeted but
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the entertainment industry has always
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leaned towards being gay even before the
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times of the talkies Rudolph Valentino
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was gay during the silent film era so
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which one of your favorite actors are
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gay but they do not admit it publicly
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let's explore it Dwayne The Rock Johnson
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although even if rock is closeted his
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close friends in the biz would know and
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they actually know it there have been
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Rumblings through the years that Dwayne
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The Rock Johnson is actually gay it's a
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well-known fact that the only woman
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Rocky has been publicly linked to was
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his best friend Danny Garcia was also
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married to the rock for 9 years before
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they amicably divorced without any real
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indication of marital problems Rock's
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ex-wife now serves as his PR manager and
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there hasn't even been a whisper to any
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other women despite the fact he is one
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of the world's most eligible bachelors
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given his crossover success The Rock has
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also publicly supported LGBT rights
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before it was cool to do so he urged his
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friends and fellow actors to embrace who
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they are and come out of the closest
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some years back it's always been taboo
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to be an out gay man or woman in
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Hollywood and it can and has impacted on
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careers this may be the only reason the
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rock does not publicly accept it but
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many believe he has actually won but
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keep it hidden to get a chance to play
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on both sides of the ring it's not a bad
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thing if the rock does happen to be a
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closeted homosexual it might be smart
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given that homosexuality is still taboo
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to some in the wrestling business being
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a bachelor is somewhat of a selling
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point for the rock as an actor namely
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because he is cast as an action hero for
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men and a sex symbol for women Ralph
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shemer Ralph schacher former Formula 1
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driver and brother of seven time world
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champion Michael shoeer has come out as
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gay making history as the Sport's most
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high-profile driver to do so the
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49-year-old German shared the
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announcement on Instagram posting a
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touching photo with his French business
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manager ATN captioned the most beautiful
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thing in life is when you have the right
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partner by your side with whom you can
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share everything schoemer didn't make an
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explicit statement but German actor
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Carmen G confirmed the news in her own
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post describing his decision as an act
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of Liberation and self-acceptance that
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had taken years to mature shoemaker's
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courage marks a significant milestone in
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Motorsports evolving inclusivity
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aligning with formula 1's growing
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efforts to Foster diversity and
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acceptance Tom
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Cruz although Tom Cruz has denied it
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multiple times many Publications still
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believe that he has strong ties with men
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he has has reportedly been involved with
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several in the past and is allegedly
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involved with some currently one of the
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major sources of these rumors stems from
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Cruz's three high-profile divorces from
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actresses Mimi Rogers Nicole Kidman and
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Katie Holmes critics and tabloids have
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often pointed to these failed marriages
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as evidence of an alternative private
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life despite the lack of any verified
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claims for instance his divorce from
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Nicole Kidman in 2001 following their
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decade long marriage sparked widespread
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media frenzy similarly the sudden end of
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his marriage to Katie Holmes in 2012
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reignited the rumormill with some
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suggesting that the split was influenced
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by Cruz's deep ties to
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Scientology Scientology itself has
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played a role in amplifying these rumors
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Cruz is one of the church's most
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prominent members and its secretive
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Nature has long been a source of
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intrigue and suspicion allegations have
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occasionally surfaced that the church
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orchestrates his relationships to
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protect his image though these claims
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remain unverified Cruz has consistently
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denied rumors about his sexuality in
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fact he has taken legal action against
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tabloid Publications that publish false
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stories suggesting he is gay in the
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early 2000s Cruz sued a British tabloid
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and a porn actor who claimed to have had
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a relationship with him winning
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settlements in both cases Cruz has
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stated that such rumors are baseless and
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distract s from his focus on his career
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and family Kiana Reeves Kiana Reeves is
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happily in a relationship with artist
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Alexander Grant and the two made
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headlines back in 2019 when they went
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public fans loved seeing the S side of
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Keanu especially since he's been so
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private about his personal life for most
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of his career but that same privacy is
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what sparked years of speculation about
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his sexuality people wondered why he
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wasn't dating publicly or settling down
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and rumors started swirling in the '90s
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some even linked him to David geffin a
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major lgbtq plus figure in Hollywood
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though there was no evidence to back it
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up then came his iconic role in my own
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private Idaho playing a bisexual
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character and that added to the chatter
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Keanu being Keanu never addressed the
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rumors staying focused on his work and
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personal life he's always let his
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actions speak louder than words and
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honestly that's just part of his charm
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but still many believe had relationship
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with David geffin and this is why he
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never publicly denied it Hugh Jackman
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Jackman has openly spoken about his
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close friendships with men in the
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entertainment industry including his
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strong bond with his longtime friend and
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collaborator John poo some people
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misinterpret these relationships as
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romantic fueling
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speculation in this Broadway production
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Jackman portrayed Peter Allen a
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flamboyant openly gay Australian singer
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songwriter
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his energetic and convincing performance
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including romantic interactions with
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male co-stars LED some to conflate his
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role with his real life identity in
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Hollywood rumors often arise from
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stereotypes or assumptions about how
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someone behaves dresses or interacts
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Jackman's charm sophistication and
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comfort in addressing lgbtq plus themes
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have been misread by some as evidence of
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his sexuality the longevity of Jackman's
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marriage to dbor Lee Fess who is older
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than him has occasionally been targeted
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by tabloids some gossip Outlets use
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unfounded claims about his sexuality to
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question the authenticity of their
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relationship Jackman has humorously
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addressed the rumors multiple times
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saying he finds them amusing and
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flattering his light-hearted approach
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might inadvertently encourage some
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people to believe there's a hidden truth
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Jake Gillen Hall Jake once said I've
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never really been attracted Ed to men
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sexually but I don't think I would be
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afraid of it if it happened which made
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many believe that it is actually the
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truth which is trying to hide Gillen
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Hall has close friendships with male
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colleagues in the entertainment industry
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including actors like Tom Holland and
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Austin Nichols his warmth and physical
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affection toward male friends have
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sometimes been misinterpreted as
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romantic while Gillen Hall has dated
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several women including Kirsten Dunst
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reys Witherspoon and Taylor Swift his
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Rel relationships have often been
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short-lived or kept private leading some
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to speculate about his personal life
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Gillen Hall has been vocal about his
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support for the lgbtq plus community and
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has expressed pride in being part of
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Brokeback Mountain he once said the film
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helped normalize lgbtq plus love stories
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and shifted perspectives Cooper Coke
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Cooper Coke is openly gay and has been
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candid about his experiences in the
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entertainment industry he has discussed
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challenges such as is being told by an
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acting coach that he had a gay voice
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which could hinder his career despite
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these obstacles kooch has remained
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authentic to himself and continues to
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advocate for representation Cooper Coke
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is recognized for his roles in films
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like they them and swallowed as well as
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the Netflix series Monsters the Lyall
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and Eric Menendez story K's notable
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performances include the horror film
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they them where he portrayed a gay
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teenager at a conversion therapy camp
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and swallowed a queer body horror film
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in 2024 he gained significant attention
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for his portrayal of Eric Menendez in
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Netflix's Monsters the Lyle and Eric
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Menendez story Jared
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carmichel in April 2022 during his HBO
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standup special raniel carmichel
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publicly came out as gay sharing
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personal narratives about his family's
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history and his own journey toward
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self-acceptance this Revelation was a
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pivotal moment in his career showcasing
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his commitment to
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authenticity following this he hosted
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Saturday Night Live in the 80th Golden
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Globe awards further solidifying his
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status in the entertainment industry in
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2023 Carmichael starred in The Academy
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award-winning film poor things directed
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by yorgos Lanos he also directed and
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starred in the 2021 dark comedy drama on
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the count of three marking his feature
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directorial debut he gained prominence
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with the Carmichael show a
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semi-autobiographical NBC sitcom that
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aired from 2015 to 2017 where he served
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as Creator and star Andrew Scott Andrew
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Scott the acclaimed Irish actor is known
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for his Unforgettable roles as the
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enigmatic morard in Sherlock and the
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Beloved hot priest in fleabag openly gay
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Scott first publicly addressed his
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sexuality in a 2013 interview
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emphasizing that being gay is simply a
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fact of his identity neither of virtue
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nor a flaw his candid approach to his
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personal life has resonated with fans
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earning him a place as a prominent voice
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for authenticity in the entertainment
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industry Scott's career is filled with
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standout performances his portrayal of
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Jim morard and Sherlock earned him a
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bafta television Award for best
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supporting actor while his role in flea
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bag garnered widespread Acclaim and a
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critic's choice television award
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nomination in 2024 he took on a deeply
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moving role in all of us strangers a
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film exploring themes of love and loss
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further showcasing his range as an actor
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while Scott is open about his sexuality
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he maintains a private personal life he
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was in a long-term relationship with
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writer Steven barisford though they
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reportedly split in
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2019 despite his openness Scott
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challenges labels like openly gay
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viewing them as reductive and divisive
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this perspective aligns with his focus
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on portraying complex multidimens
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itional characters that resonate with
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audiences regardless of personal
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identifiers Jonathan
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Bailey Jonathan Bailey the English actor
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acclaimed for his portrayal of Anthony
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Bridgeton in Netflix's Bridgerton has
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been open about his sexuality in his
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early 20s Bailey came out to his family
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and friends prioritizing his personal
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happiness over industry pressures he has
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candidly discussed the challenges of
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being a gay actor including the fear
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that openness of about his sexuality
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might hinder his career bayley's
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decision to live authentically has made
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him a role model for lgbtq plus
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individuals in the entertainment
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industry bayley's career is marked by a
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series of notable performances his role
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as Anthony Bridgerton brought him
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International recognition and he has
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continued to Showcase his versatility
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with performances in Productions like
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fellow Travelers and the upcoming film
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adaptation of wicked where he portrays
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Fiero despite his public presence Bailey
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maintains a private personal life he has
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confirmed being in a relationship with a
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lovely man emphasizing the importance of
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keeping certain aspects of his life
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private Richard Armitage Richard
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Armitage the British actor renowned for
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his roles in The Hobbit trilogy and the
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Netflix series Obsession has been open
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about his sexuality he came out to close
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friends and family at 19 but only
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publicly addressed his sexuality in 2023
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expressing a desire to keep his personal
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life separate from his professional
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career armitage's career is
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distinguished by a range of notable
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performances his portrayal of Thoren
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Oakenshield in The Hobbit films earned
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him International Acclaim and his role
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in Obsession showcased his versatility
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as an actor in 2023 he starred in the
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ITV Thriller red eyee further
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solidifying his status in the industry
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despite his public acknowledgement of
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his sexuality Armitage maintains a
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private personal life he has confirmed
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being in a relationship with a male
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partner though he prefers to keep his
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partner's identity out of the public eye
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this discretion along with his focus on
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diverse and complex characters may lead
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some audiences to be unaware of his
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sexuality armitage's commitment to his
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craft ensures that his performances
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resonate universally transcending
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personal identifiers in a 2023 interview
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Armitage reflected on his experiences
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growing up revealing that he was bullied
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for being perceived as gay which has
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affected his whole life these early
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experiences have influenced his approach
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to his career and personal life
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underscoring his resilience and
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dedication to authenticity Joe lock Joe
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lock is a Ms actor best known for his
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portrayal of Charlie spring in the
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Netflix series heartstopper lock has
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been openly gay since the age of 12 he
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first came out by posting on Instagram
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after telling his mother but quickly
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deleted the post feeling unprepared to
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share his sexuality publicly he later
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came out again to friends and family who
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were already aware Lock's debut role as
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Charlie spring and heartstopper earned
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him critical Acclaim and a nomination
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for outstanding lead performance at the
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Children's and family Emmy Awards in
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2024 he expanded his repertoire by
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portraying Billy maximoff also known as
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Wiccan in the Marvel series Agatha all
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along Lo hails from Douglas I of man and
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attended balerine high school he is
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private about his personal relationships
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but is known for his advocacy of lgbtq
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plus
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representation Omar Apollo Omar Apollo
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publicly addressed his sexuality in 2022
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after facing accusations of queer
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baiting in his characteristically witty
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manner he confirmed his identity with
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humor tweeting no IB this way far which
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resonated with fans for its
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authenticity his C Ed response turned a
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moment of controversy into one of
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empowerment showcasing his pride and
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openness Omar born Omar apollonio
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Velasco is an American singer songwriter
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celebrated for his blend of R&B pop and
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Latin influences his debut album Ivory
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received critical Acclaim and the single
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Evergreen went viral on Tik Tok earning
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him a Grammy nomination for Best New
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Artist in 2024 he made his acting debut
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in Luca guano's film queer despite his
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Rising Fame Omar maintains a private
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personal life reinforcing his belief
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that his art speaks louder than any
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label inuti gatwa in 2023 inuti gatwa
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publicly identified as queer clarifying
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that he had never been in the closet but
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chose to navigate his identity on his
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terms he shared how his role in sex
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education helped him Embrace his journey
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and connect with others in similar
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situations gatwa a Rwandan Scottish
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actor is best known for his
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award-winning portrayal of Eric fong in
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sex education in 2024 he broke new
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ground as the first black and openly
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queer actor to play the doctor and
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Doctor Who a milestone celebrated for
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its diversity and inclusivity his
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performances continue to inspire
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blending Charisma talent and
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authenticity kit Connor kit Connor came
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out as bisexual in October 2022 in
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response to public speculation and accus
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ation of queer baiting at just 18 he
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expressed his frustration with being
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pressured into revealing his identity
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stating I'm by congrats for forcing an
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18-year-old to out himself his candid
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message sparked discussions about
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respecting boundaries and the pressure
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placed on young actors kit an English
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actor gained prominence as Nick Nelson
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in Netflix's heartstopper praised for
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its heartfelt depiction of young queer
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love his performance has been widely
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celebrated and he continues to advocate
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for authentic lgbtq plus representation
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in media Noah
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schnap in January
00:17:06
2023 Noah schnap came out as gay through
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a light-hearted Tik Tok video revealing
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how his journey paralleled that of his
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stranger things character will buers his
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announcement received overwhelming
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support from fans colleagues and the
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lgbtq plus Community marking a
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significant personal Milestone Noah is
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best known for his role in stranger
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things
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where he portrays will a central figure
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in the show's Supernatural storyline in
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addition to acting he is pursuing a
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degree in entrepreneurship and
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Innovation at the Wharton School
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balancing his studies with his
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flourishing
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career Lucas Gage in May
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2024 Lucas Gage shared his coming out
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story during an episode of the podcast
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seek treatment he recounted how around
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2014 or
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2015 he auditioned for a live action
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adaptation of The Little Mermaid and
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during the process candidly revealed his
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relationship with a male neighbor this
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personal disclosure marked a significant
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step in his journey toward
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self-acceptance born on May 28th 1995 in
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San Diego California Gage is an actor
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known for his roles in Euphoria in the
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White Lotus in 2023 he made headlines
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with his brief marriage to celebrity
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hair stylist Chris Appleton officiated
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by Kim Kardashian and attended by Shania
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Twain the marriage ended after 6 months
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with Gage later describing the Whirlwind
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event as a result of a manic episode
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Karan
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BR in November
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2023 Karan BR publicly came out as by
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seexual through a heartfelt essay in
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teenvogue he detailed his struggles with
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mental health the impact of his friend
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Cameron Boyce's passing and his journey
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To self-acceptance Bra revealed that he
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first came out to his close friends
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including Boyce and Sophie Reynolds
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during a vulnerable moment after a night
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of heavy drinking born on January 18th
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1999 in Redmond Washington bra is best
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known for his roles in Disney Channels
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Jesse in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film
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series his candidness about his
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sexuality and mental health challenges
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has been praised for shedding light on
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important issues within the
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entertainment industry Callum Scott in
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2018 Callum Scott revealed his deeply
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personal coming out story
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through his poignant single no matter
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what the song reflected his experiences
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of both acceptance and rejection after
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coming out showcasing the unconditional
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love of his mother and the Heartbreak of
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losing friends this track became an
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Anthem for authenticity resonating with
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fans worldwide born in Kingston upon
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Hall England Callum Rose to fame on
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Britain's Got Talent in
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2015 with his emotional rendition of
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robins Dancing On My Own which Simon
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Cowell called one of the best auditions
00:20:02
ever following his success on the show
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Callum released his debut album only
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human in 2018 which featured hits like
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you are the reason and what I miss most
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a proud advocate for lgbtq plus rights
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Callum uses his platform to inspire
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acceptance and Foster understanding his
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music remains a powerful outlet for
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emotional storytelling in lgbtq plus
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representation
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Hunter
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Duan Hunter Duan celebrated love and
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authenticity when he married his partner
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Fielder JWT in June 2022 sharing joyful
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wedding photos on social media that
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received overwhelming support known for
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his standout performances in your honor
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alongside Brian Cranston and Netflix's
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Wednesday Hunter's ability to portray
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emotionally layered characters has
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earned him critical Acclaim born in Fort
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Smith Arkansas Hunter began his career
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in short films and smaller television
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roles before landing significant Parts
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in drama series his talent shown
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particularly in Wednesday where he
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portrayed Tyler Galpin showcasing his
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range as an actor Hunter's openness
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about his sexuality has been integral to
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his Public Image serving as an
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inspiration to lgbtq plus individuals
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navigating their Journeys in the
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entertainment industry balancing his
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Rising stardom with advocacy Hunter
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continues to challenge stereotypes while
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Paving the way for greater diversity and
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inclusion in
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Hollywood Zayn Phillips Zayn Phillips
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has always embraced his identity openly
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using his platform to highlight the
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importance of representation in
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Hollywood known for his captivating
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performances in the Hulu hit Fire Island
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and the Supernatural series legacies
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Zayn brings depth and authenticity to
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his roles his portrayal of queer
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characters offers Nuance challenging
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stereotypes and expanding rep
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presentation on screen Zayn has often
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spoken about the joy and responsibility
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of playing lgbtq plus roles emphasizing
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the significance of authentic
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storytelling though relatively private
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about his personal life he remains an
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outspoken advocate for inclusivity
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inspiring others with his dedication to
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creating spaces where everyone feels
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seen with a growing fan base and
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impressive performances Zayn is becoming
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a vital voice in the industry ensuring
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that diverse narratives are brought to
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life and celebrated
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Dono fetcher Dino fetcher Journey as an
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openly gay actor has been marked by his
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commitment to visibility and
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representation in the Arts known for
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standout performances in banana paranoid
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and humans Dino brings depth and
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relatability to his characters his
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portrayal in The Normal Heart earned him
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a 2022 Olivier award nomination for best
00:22:51
actor in a supporting role solidifying
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his reputation as a versatile and
00:22:56
talented performer born in Cardiff Wales
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Dino embraced his identity early in his
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career using his platform to advocate
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for lgbtq Plus inclusivity in the
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entertainment industry a proud voice for
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change he Champions diversity both on
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and offscreen Dino's roles often explore
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themes of acceptance and resilience
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resonating with audiences worldwide as
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he continues to take on challenging and
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meaningful projects Dino remains a
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powerful force for lgbtq plus advocacy
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and a be of Hope for aspiring artists
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sir Ian McKellen sir Ian McKellen is not
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just one of the most celebrated actors
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of our time but also a powerful advocate
00:23:38
for lgbtq plus rights known for his
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iconic roles in The Lord of the Rings
00:23:44
and X-Men franchises McKellen's
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offscreen Legacy is just as inspiring
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did you know McKellen came out as gay in
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1988 during a BBC Radio interview a bold
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move at a time when lgbtq plus
00:23:57
acceptance was far from widespread his
00:24:00
decision to come out was driven by the
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controversial section 28 legislation in
00:24:05
the UK which sought to ban the promotion
00:24:08
of
00:24:08
homosexuality melen not only opposed the
00:24:11
law publicly but also became a founding
00:24:14
member of Stonewall a leading lgbtq plus
00:24:17
rights organization in the UK in
00:24:20
addition to his activism melen has
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spoken openly about The Liberation he
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felt after coming out he once said I
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feel sorry for anyone who isn't gay
00:24:29
highlighting the joy and pride he takes
00:24:31
in his identity McKellen's openness
00:24:34
about his personal life has made him a
00:24:36
role model for countless lgbtq plus
00:24:38
individuals worldwide showing that
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authenticity and success can go hand
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inand Nicholas
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Hamilton let's start with Nicholas
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Hamilton the Australian actor who gained
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Fame for his chilling portrayal of Henry
00:24:52
Bowers and Stephen King's It while he
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hasn't made a grand Public Announcement
00:24:56
about his sexuality Nicholas has always
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been vocal about his support for the
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lgbtq plus community and his own journey
00:25:04
of self-discovery born in 200000 in New
00:25:07
South Wales he first caught attention
00:25:09
with his role in Captain Fantastic and
00:25:11
solidified his place in Hollywood with a
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chapter 2 Nicholas is a private person
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but his openness about navigating life
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and identity resonates with many fans
00:25:22
speaking of young Stars Making Waves
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let's move on to Jack Dylan graser Jack
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Jack Dylan
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graser Jack Dylan graser had his moment
00:25:32
in 2021 when he casually came out as
00:25:35
bisexual during an Instagram live the
00:25:37
way he said it with a Carefree silencio
00:25:40
Bruno from his character in Luca made
00:25:43
fans fall in love with his authenticity
00:25:46
Jack born in Los Angeles became a
00:25:47
household name as Eddie Casp in it and
00:25:51
its sequel he's also known for voicing
00:25:53
Alberto in Pixar's Luca and playing
00:25:55
Freddy and Shazam films his youth full
00:25:58
energy and courage to own his Truth at
00:26:00
such a young age have made him a role
00:26:02
model for many now from Hollywood's
00:26:05
Rising Stars let's switch gears to the
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glitz of the Fashion World with Jordan
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Barrett Jordan Barrett Jordan Barrett is
00:26:13
not just a Top Model he's a Trailblazer
00:26:15
in his own right in 2021 Jordan married
00:26:19
fellow model Fernando Casablancas in a
00:26:22
stunning a be of ceremony attended by
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fashion icons like Kate Moss this openly
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bicep ual Australian model has walked
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for the biggest names from Tom Ford to
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balain and graced countless magazine
00:26:34
covers his openness about his personal
00:26:37
life has been nothing short of inspiring
00:26:40
showing that even in the glamorous and
00:26:42
sometimes rigid fashion industry love
00:26:44
and authenticity can shine speaking of
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breaking Norms Cal Penn's journey is
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just as remarkable Cal pen Cal pen took
00:26:52
the World by surprise in 2021 when he
00:26:55
came out as gay through his Memoir you
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can't can't be serious in it he shared
00:27:01
his love story with his partner of over
00:27:03
a decade Josh and fans couldn't get
00:27:06
enough of the warmth and honesty known
00:27:08
for his hilarious role in the Harold and
00:27:10
Kumar series and his time on house Cal
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has also made a name for himself in
00:27:15
politics serving under the Obama
00:27:17
administration his story is a testament
00:27:20
to living authentically no matter where
00:27:22
life takes you and that brings us to
00:27:24
Julian Morris whose story adds yet
00:27:26
another layer of inspiration Julian
00:27:29
Morris Julian Morris melted hearts in
00:27:31
December 2021 when he celebrated 18
00:27:34
years with his partner Landon Ross by
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sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram
00:27:39
that moment not only marked their
00:27:40
anniversary but also served as a
00:27:42
beautiful way of coming out publicly
00:27:44
Julian known for his roles in Pretty
00:27:46
Little Liars and Once Upon a Time has
00:27:49
been a quiet force in the industry
00:27:51
showing that representation can be just
00:27:53
as powerful in personal life as it is on
00:27:56
screen his journey brings Us full circle
00:27:59
to the importance of being true to
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oneself no matter the stage or
00:28:03
Spotlight Coleman Domingo Coleman
00:28:06
Domingo born on November 28th 1969 in
00:28:10
Philadelphia Pennsylvania is an
00:28:13
acclaimed American actor playwright and
00:28:15
director openly gay Domingo has been a
00:28:18
prominent advocate for lgbtq plus
00:28:21
representation in the Arts his career
00:28:24
spans notable performances in theater
00:28:26
such as his Tony nomin ated role in the
00:28:28
Scottsboro boys and significant
00:28:31
television roles including Victor strand
00:28:33
In Fear The Walking Dead in 20123 he
00:28:37
portrayed civil rights activist Bayard
00:28:39
Rustin in the film Rustin earning
00:28:41
critical Acclaim Time magazine named him
00:28:44
one of the 100 most influential people
00:28:46
in the world in
00:28:48
2024 yanek Schuman yanek Schuman a
00:28:51
German actor born on July 30th
00:28:54
1992 publicly came out as gay in
00:28:57
December 2020 by sharing a heartfelt
00:29:00
photo with his partner on Instagram the
00:29:02
post received widespread support from
00:29:04
fans and colleagues marking a
00:29:06
significant moment in his personal life
00:29:09
Schuman is known for his roles in German
00:29:11
Cinema and television including
00:29:13
performances in center of my world in
00:29:15
Cher his openness to his sexuality has
00:29:17
been praised for promoting acceptance
00:29:20
and diversity in the entertainment
00:29:22
industry Lux Pascal luuk Pascal born on
00:29:26
June 4th 1992 in Santiago Chile is a
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Chilean actress and transgender activist
00:29:32
in February 2021 she came out as a
00:29:35
transgender woman in an interview with
00:29:37
Yi a Chilean magazine where she
00:29:40
discussed her transition and the support
00:29:42
from her family including her brother
00:29:44
actor Pedro Pascal Lux has appeared in
00:29:47
various Chilean television series and
00:29:49
theater Productions and is recognized
00:29:51
for her advocacy for transgender rights
00:29:54
in Latin America Ronan
00:29:57
Rubenstein Ronan Rubenstein born on
00:29:59
November 7th 1993 in rovit Israel
00:30:03
publicly came out as bisexual in April
00:30:06
2021 during an interview with variety he
00:30:09
credited his role as a gay character on
00:30:11
the television series 911 Lone Star with
00:30:15
helping him come to terms with his
00:30:17
sexuality rubenstein's openness has been
00:30:20
influential in fostering discussions
00:30:22
about bisexuality and representation in
00:30:25
media Joshua basset Joshua Basset an
00:30:29
American actor and singer born on
00:30:31
December 22nd 2000 came out as part of
00:30:34
the lgbtq plus community in May
00:30:37
2021 in a video interview he expressed
00:30:39
admiration for Harry Styles referring to
00:30:42
him as hot and later confirmed his
00:30:44
sexuality in an Instagram post stating
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love who you love shamelessly Basset is
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best known for his role in High School
00:30:51
Musical the musical the series and has
00:30:54
released several singles showcasing his
00:30:56
musical Talent
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David archeleta David archeleta born on
00:31:02
December 28th 1990 in Miami Florida is
00:31:05
an American singer who gained Fame as
00:31:07
the runner up on the seventh season of
00:31:09
American Idol in June
00:31:11
2021 he came out as a member of the elj
00:31:14
Kia plus community in an Instagram post
00:31:17
sharing his experiences reconciling his
00:31:19
faith with his sexuality archuleta's
00:31:21
courage in sharing his story has been a
00:31:23
source of inspiration for many
00:31:25
navigating similar Journeys Frey
00:31:29
Gutierrez Frey Gutierrez born on April
00:31:32
27th 1998 in Dallas Texas is an American
00:31:36
actor and singer known for his roles in
00:31:38
Teen Wolf and cruel summer as of now
00:31:41
Gutierrez has not publicly discussed his
00:31:43
sexuality he continues to build his
00:31:46
career in the entertainment industry
00:31:48
gaining recognition for his performances
00:31:49
and musical endeavors
00:31:58
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