Which movie stars are secretly gay
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Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed actor recognizable for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also acknowledged for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not undergo post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio broadcast in 1988 as an act of rally against Section 28, a proposed law in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous discovery was a bold relocate during a time when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," enhancing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.
Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ culture and history extend far beyond his personal coming out story. He co-founded Stonewall, a UK-based LGBTQIA+ rights organiz
When Hollywood Studios Married Off Gay Stars to Hold Their Sexuality a Secret
Valentino also married costume artist Natacha Rambova in 1923, at a time when his career was starting to take off and the roles he played were seen as less typically masculine, such as in the film “Monsieur Beaucaire” in 1924. His marriage to Rambova ended in 1925, which left some speculating that the marriages of the “pink powder puff” (a nickname Valentino acquired after playing effeminate roles on screen) were coverups to maintain the sex symbol’s reputation intact.
Identifying how many Hollywood couples tied the knot to cloak their sexuality is, of course problematic since it’s primarily based on speculation_._
“I think the hardest thing for a historian is to considerate of sift through what the rumor [is] and what is actually factual," says Tropiano.
One commonly cited source for speculation is the memoir of Scotty Bowers, Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars. Bowers’ account details sexual encounters, gay and straight, that he claims he both arranged and took part in, beginning in 1946.
Bowers wrote that he had been sexually involved with lead
For many, June represents the month of pride; a hour to celebrate, school and communicate all that is homosexual, gay and fabulous. Although today creature gay isn’t much of a deal, back in the 50’s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands contain 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 hard to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a several stories just so see how far we’ve come. Content 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 Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond, Katherine Hepburn reportedly had an insatiable
Gay actors & singers in the closet
by BeefStroganoff • Created 13 years ago • Modified 11 years ago
Some legendary people (men and women) whom I think are in the closet. This list has same-sex attracted & lesbian closet actors & actresses in Hollywood.
The list IS IN a particular ORDER - from most speculated & obvious to just fairly. Observe out for the celebrities in the top 10 - I guarantee that one or two of them are out within ten years or so.
NOTE: This list is not made to badmouth or disparage these people. I'm in no way poking amusing or anything. This is just a speculation list. So please take it lightly. :)
Update: Victor Garber came out in 2012.
UPDATE 2: Wentworth Miller and Lucas Cruikshank just came out! *REMOVED*
UPDATE 3: Ellen Page just came out! (Feb 14, 2014)
UPDATE 4: Daniel Franzese (Damian from Mean Girls) made a 'quiet' coming out in April 2014.
Old Hollywood Stars You Didn't Know Were Gay
Let's state the obvious: Being a gay celebrity during the days of Aged Hollywood was no stroll in the park. Behind Tinseltown's glitzy facade loomed the specter of Hollywood's "sexual gestapo," a designation coined by Matt Tyrnauer, director of the documentary Scotty and the Confidential History of Hollywood (via NPR). "It was very difficult," he said, "for people to own authentic lives." And Tyrnauer should know: His motion picture profiled L.A. personality Scotty Bowers, who reportedly acted as a "confidante, ally, and pimp for Hollywood's closeted movie stars."
The threat of exposure was authentic and ever-present for these entertainers. Per Tyrnauer, studio contracts contained so-called "moral clauses" that could instantly vaporize a lucrative career. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Police Department's vice squad were all too willing to bust celebrities, often working in cahoots with the press in their quest to hobble reputations.
Definitively name-checking these stars is impossible, as they were all in the closet throughout their careers. SFGate cannily suggested that "gossip is where the real truth lies" in this are