Celebrities you didn t know were lgbtq


This list contains information about gay celebrities who never came out, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Many achieving Hollywood actors are gay. These days, it's common for celebrities to publicly come out as gay in the media, but that wasn't always the case. Several notable gay celebrities remained in the closet throughout their entire lives.

Who is the most famous gay celebrity who never came out of the closet? Cary Grant tops this list. Though he was married five times to five different women, many people believed that Cary Grant was actually gay. He lived with actor Randolph Scott on and off for over a decade and he was also rumored to have hired male prostitutes.

Despite his flamboyant stage presence, Liberace never officially came out as gay. He even went so far as to sue a publication for libel when they printed that he was gay. Liberace's ally, Betty White, has stated that the musician was, in fact, homosexual. Other secretly closeted movie stars include Rock Hudson, Anthony Perkins, and Robert Reed. 

Are you surprised that any of these LGBT celebrities never p

These LGBTQ Celebrities All Came Out Later in Life

In today&#;s pop culture landscape, we have inspiring LGBTQ+ celebrities who are coming out at younger and younger ages — appreciate YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa who came out as gay in at age 17, or Zaya Wade, the transgender 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 insist, or alienated from their loved ones if they ever were to arrive out.

Related story All the Openly Gay Male Celebs Who Are Out, Proud & Smokin&#; Hot

So, with all that combined, some celebrities like Tommy Dorfman, Wayne Brady and Niecy Nash Betts all cam

Celebrities You Didn&#;t Perceive Are LGBTQ+

There was a time when Black gay and lesbians were denied the freedom to live in their truth. Even today, society has othered their identities and marginalized their community. And yet, the LGBTQ+ community verb to thrive in the face of adversity while they remain in pride unity. As we enter into Pride Month, let&#;s grant a shout out to our Shadowy members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Cynthia Erivo

Although the &#;Wicked&#; actress has not publicly confirmed she is a lesbian, she does name as queer and bisexual. According to sources, Erivo first spoke about her sexuality in August , where she discussed her journey of self-acceptance and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

Tramell Tillman

The &#;Severance&#; star has spoken out on being a gay man and its potential impact on his acting career. In recent interviews, Tillman shared he was initially nervous about coming out, fearing it may hinder his career growth. Everything shifted after experiencing one significant dream &#; he was standing centerstage and off to the side, he saw a man

For many, June represents the month of pride; a moment to celebrate, instruct and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Although today being gay isn&#;t much of a deal, back in the 50&#;s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands verb lost their lives because they were labeled as &#;gay&#; or &#;queer&#; and many lived out their true sexual preferences in secrecy. As it&#;s almost the end of Pride month, I wanted to possess a look at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were gay, or at least thats what the rumours said. It&#;s complex to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a rare stories just so see how far we&#;ve come. Cheerful pride everyone.

*Disclaimer: Please note that some of the following stories may depict graphic descriptions and behaviours which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Katherine Hepburn

Iconic Hollywood actress and Academy Award-winning performer in films such as Guess Who&#;s Coming to DinnerThe Lion in Winter, and O