Who recently came out as gay
Today, the LGBTQ+ community can look to several homosexual musicians for inspiration, but that wasn’t always the case. Several pioneering openly gay singers paved the way from a day when sexual orientation wasn’t a topic for universal discussion.
Indeed, these famous lgbtq+ musicians faced tremendous backlash and damage to their careers because of their honesty and openness.
As we explore queer performance art, we pay homage to those who came before us. In this piece, we’ll list some of the most influential names in the queer art movement and their impact on our past and present.
Being an Openly Lgbtq+ Musician
Undoubtedly, the entertainment industry has come a extended way in accepting and representing LGBTQ+ individuals. However, it wasn't always this way, especially for musicians.
Coming out as a lgbtq+ musician in the 20th century was no tiny feat. It required extreme courage and determination, especially when the music industry was predominantly hetero-normative.
Sexuality was not only a taboo topic for public discussion but could also product in alienation from fans and even cau
Out LGBTQ celebrities: JoJo Siwa, Billie Eilish, Wayne Brady, Sophia Bush and more
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In November , Khalid spoke out about his sexuality — even if it's "not any of your business." The "Young Dumb & Broke" singer took to social media to confirm he's part of the LGBTQ+ community.
"🏳️🌈!!! there yall go. next topic please lol," he posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Nov. 22, Khalid followed his utterance up by revealing he was outed "and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 🖤 love yall."
Comedian and writer Amber Ruffin capped off Event Month by coming out as queer in a heartfelt social media send on June 30, "The Amber Ruffin Show" host shared a series of photos on her Instagram page, including a selfie of herself wearing a tank top with the word "queer" written in a rainbow font.
"In what will come as a shock to exactly zero people, I’m using the last day of Identity festival to come out!" Ruffin wrote. "Be proud of wh
These LGBTQ Celebrities All Came Out Later in Life
In today&#;s pop culture landscape, we have inspiring Gay celebrities who are coming out at younger and younger ages — enjoy YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa who came out as lgbtq+ in at age 17, or Zaya Wade, the gender nonconforming daughter of Siohvaughn Funches and Dwyane Wade, who came out to her parents at age 12 but (according to dad) has known her gender identity since she was 3 years old. But while our current climate has by no means eradicated the homophobia that just a few decades back was as commonplace to sitcom TV as a laugh track, the progress is undeniable.
But, of course, not everyone fully understands their sexuality at a young age. Plus, many celebrities have talked about the fear of being blacklisted from the business, jeered in the urge , or alienated from their loved ones if they ever were to appear out.
So, with all that combined, some celebrities like Tommy Dorfman, Wayne Brady and Niecy Nash Betts all cam
36 celebrities who are openly haughty about being LGBTQ
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- These 36 prominent celebrities are outspoken advocates for the LGBTQ community.
- Many hold shared queer experiences through song, like Halsey, Lil Nas X, and Yung Miami.
- Actors like Bella Ramsey, Asia Kate Dillon, and Laverne Cox have reflected the wide spectrum of gender on-screen.
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Noah Schnapp came out as lgbtq+ on TikTok.
Schnapp posted a TikTok video in January that read, "When I finally told my friends and family I was same-sex attracted after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was 'we know.'"
In the video, the performer also lip-syncs to voice-over audio that says, "You know what it never was? That solemn. It was never that thoughtful . Quite frankly, will never be that serious."
Schnapp, who plays Will Byers on the N