Did Chelsea Handler Make Chris Colfer Come Out for the Last Time?
 
 
 

Glee's high-voiced actor Chris Colfer was, at one point, publicly out. Then he went back in the closet, or at least shut the door most of the way. But on last night's Chelsea Lately, the foul-mouthed chat host called him out on the obvious.

Whatever Colfer's reasons for playing a ridiculous guessing game in the press, Chelsea Handler put that to an end. Not in a mean way, but as a matter of fact way: "Your character is gay, and we know you're gay. … Don’t be shy about that." Colfer said "Yes."

And this is why we like Ms. Handler.

But it's not like Colfer is naive: "Prior to coming out, that I was as straight as every other actor in Hollywood." L-oh-fucking-L.

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No. 1 · blackjack44

Wow, Chelsea really laid it out there and he didnt deny it. guess hes back out of the closet and into the sunshine!

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No. 2 · Anonymous

YOU GO GIRL!

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Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 3:08 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 3 · myrios123

I watched it last night. I felt like she empowered him to do so. I think it was good for him, the show, and very positive for anyone gay in tv-land. My hope is that the show (Glee) continues to do well and that more shows bring more out characters on board. Now, if we could only get Chelsea to replace Conan.

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Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 3:26 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 4 · AlanInUtah

I have to say he is very entertaining.

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Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 3:33 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 5 · Cam

LOVE that, and LOVE how he called out all those other closet cases! Good for him!

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Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 3:56 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 6 · Charles

At 19 he's already more courageous than Sean Hayes and Michael Urie. Good for him.

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No. 7 · Sean

He seems like such a funny, down-to-earth kid to hang out with. Hopefully the fame machine won't change him.

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No. 8 · Cam

No. 6 · Charles said…
At 19 he's already more courageous than Sean Hayes and Michael Urie. Good for him.
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You said it!

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Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 5:53 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 9 · CyD

Terrible of her to force him to come out on television. She backed him into a corner he didn't want to be in and I don't respect that.

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No. 10 · Greg Theron

Haha he came back to his Clovis High School. I live in Fresno, I hate it here.

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No. 11 · alan brickman

Chealsea rockss!!

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Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 8:13 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 12 · sam

@ #9 CyD, he's already come out. its been common knowledge for a while. its just after he did come out he hushed up about it, probably at the behest of his handlers.
Watching the interview its clear he doesnt care. he veryc omfortably said 'yes yes yes' when she said gay.
so nyeh
:)

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No. 13 · Jacob

That was absolutely HILARIOUS!
Best interview i have ever seen lol! :P
I was laughing so much lol!
x

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No. 14 · PopSnap

I LOVE Glee. At first I thought Chris' character Kurt would be an annoying stereotype, but they really developed his character (and many other annoying stereotypes like the blonde cheerleader and artsy overachiever) and made him deep, funny, and smart. Glee is a show that doesn't take itself seriously while trying to be serious and it works amazingly well.

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No. 15 · Lazycrockett

Wait? Michael Urie ISNT out? He was on NPR a couple weeks ago talking bout being an out man in hollywood and such?.

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No. 16 · schlukitz

Chris might have a high-pitched voice, but he is cute as all get out and handles himself nicely.

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Posted: Dec 5, 2009 at 11:24 am · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 17 · belgium

Um. Your quote is fucked up. So it didn't make sense.

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Posted: Dec 5, 2009 at 2:13 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 18 · David

The After Elton ladies must be losing their shit because she asked about his sexuality.

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Posted: Dec 5, 2009 at 4:17 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 19 · Marcus

I thought so too, David. So far, so good. They were quick to to think that, "she was dragging to poor boy out." They love to think everyone is being OUTED.

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No. 20 · PootieTang

Valkyrie! hahahahahahahah….

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Posted: Dec 6, 2009 at 12:34 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 21 · terrwill

More Gays need to tell their handlers to fuck off. Chirs'
own Mother said he is Gay………….

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Posted: Dec 7, 2009 at 11:56 am · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 22 · Savay

Ugh, the video got taken off of YouTube. Does anyone know here else it might be?

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Posted: Jan 12, 2010 at 3:43 am · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 23 · Me

Chris Colfer is, what, 19 years old? That's too young to have this much pressure. He's a kid, for goodness sake! Some people are getting way too nosy. At this age, people are still figuring their life out; they're figuring themselves out. Why should Chris be any different? I'm a little dissapointed with the way some people have been acting. Laughing at this interview? Asking questions that aren't any of their business? I'm not pointing anybody out, or saying anyone is bad…I just wonder how the poor kid is dealing with all of the media, and questions, and stress. Could we cut him some slack? Picture yourself in his shoes. Just try.

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No. 24 · EM

Yeah, I kinda agree with the above comment. But he is quite unique and he's going to be asked about his sexuality, whether he is or isn't like his character. I hope it doesn't get to him, he seems really nice and sweet. I think he's one of the most beutiful creatures I've ever clapped eyes on tbh.

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Posted: Feb 9, 2010 at 7:21 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
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