Actors and actresses who are gay

With LGBTQ stories at their most popular ever in Hollywood, we celebrate these out-and-proud acting talents. Editor’s note: This list was originally published in June , and has been updated. Gay Hollywood: 45 Out and Proud LGBT Stars (Photos) From actress Jane Lynch to actor Zachary Quinto to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, stars who serve as inspirations for Pride Month.

Over the years, there's been a steady increase in LGBTQ+ representation in movies, TV, and music. Actors, actresses, and musicians who bring entertainment to life are risking it all to be who they really are. Who are some of the top gay actors in Hollywood as of ?

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The list of top gay actors in Hollywood includes names like Billy Porter, Ian McKellen, Zachary Quinto, Portia de Rossi, BD Wong, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson among others. Check out the list of famous gay celebrities in the film industry who proudly represent the amazing LGBTQ+ community. 1. Jim Parsons attends the 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 07, , in New York City.

Photo: Slaven Vlasic. Her honest approach toward her sexuality has been both a statement and an inspiration added to an already existing message: personal truth and professional success are two things that can mix well, especially for openly gay actors and comedians. Rolling Stone. Emmy Predictions. With his Latin pop, Ricky Martin is notorious for being one more in the gay celebrity rank-outs.

Famous gay actors in history

In some time, two of them formed an official civil partnership. Sign up here to access more exclusive content. Luke Evans also counts among the personalities who had an open life for a very long time. The main reasons are fears of the loss of fans, exultation from colleagues, and the impact it will have for their future careers. Miss Benny revealed that her character, Marco, would also transition in the show.

In the show, Clayton takes the role of a transgender woman that is also meant for greater visibility and understanding of transgender persons. Her move from what was perceived as a heterosexual marriage to living as a queer, indeed, an emboldening story of authenticity. What an iconic list. The woman who gave us Miranda Hobbes and ran against Andrew Cuomo before his fall from grace hardly needs an introduction, but suffice it to say that Cynthia Nixon will always be welcome at any Pride parade.

Stars may be meant for acting, but it is without doubt that their private life keeps people talking as well. The "Twilight" star wants to still stick by it and date women without trying to hide her relationships and come clear about it. By Wilson Chapman. Sourcing Journal. Cassandra Peterson has had, believe it or not, a very robust career playing Elvira in a mix of Elvira-focused projects and guest appearances as Elvira.

How has Jesse Tyler Ferguson contributed to the portrayal of gay couples on television? BD Wong's activism extends beyond his acting roles. Don't hesitate to share, engage, and connect. Follow NBC News. His decision to come out of the closet and to express his relationship with Simon Halls was a far bigger stride for his own personal liberation, if not only for the powerful statement he made in showbiz and more.

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Photo by Frederick M. Is the material good? After years as a gay icon, Elvira portrayer Cassandra Peterson revealed in her memoir that she was queer and had been in a relationship with another woman for 20 years. She was one of the first to openly come out.