People are finally catching on to the idea that a proper family doesn’t have-to-in-all-cases-barring-no-exceptions be composed of the traditional nuclear combination. Go figure, huh?
But while mainstream culture may just now be arriving at this realization as gay marriage continues to sweep the nation (who knew marriage could ever be a hot new trend?), there have been unconventional parents loving the hell out of their children long before DOMA got the boot.
Here’s a look at some famous mugs who were raised with at least one gay parent.
Jodie Foster
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Jodie was raised by two moms — her biological mother Evelyn and Evelyn’s partner. Jodie made headlines herself when she came out at the 2013 Golden Globe awards.
O.J. Simpson
OK, maybe we won’t pull the “see how good they turned out” card on this one, but it remains an odd bit of trivia that the famous football player and alleged killer’s father was a well-known drag queen in San Francisco who died of AIDS-related illness in 1986.
Amy Adams
After Amy’s parents divorced when she was eleven, her mother moved in with a female partner. Then Amy’s mom became a bodybuilder, which isn’t relevant but kind of noteworthy.
Jay Z
Jay’z mom Gloria is a lady who loves the ladies, and is in a long term relationship with a NYC teacher named Diana.
Robert DeNiro
The actor’s father, Robert DeNiro Sr., left his marriage in 1946 and struggled with depression as he tried to establish himself as a gay man in an era when it wasn’t socially acceptable.
Liza Minelli
Liza’s mom may be a gay icon, but her father Vincente was rumored to bat for our team.
And while we’re in the family, Judy’s own father Frank Gumm developed a reputation as a seducer of men. We’re lucky to live in the time we do.
Anne Heche
The actress’ dad was gay, though he never came out publicly. He died of AIDS-related illness when she was thirteen.
Vanessa Redgrave
Sir Michael Redgrave was a well-known actor and fairly open about his sexuality.
Ana Matronic
The Scissor Sisters singer was raised by her gay dad until he died of AIDS-related causes when she was a teenager.
I am Gay (just like you), Black, HIV-Positive, and Back Bitches!!!
Jody Foster looks like she’s imitating a Star Wars monster!
PRINCE OF SNARKNESS aka DIVKID
Wow, I can’t believe I didn’t know that about Jody Foster! Ditto JZ (you could’ve included 50 cent here)
OJ was a surprise too! Talking of murdering lowlifes wasn’t there rumours about Marvin Gay Sr? Wiki mentions only his openly crossdressing.
Desert Boy
I didn’t know Jodie Foster’s mother was a lesbian. How did I miss that one? Neither did I know Jay Z’s mother is a lesbian. Explains why he’s a supporter of LGBT rights and marriage equality.
Kieran
Of the seven gay or bisexual fathers on this list, 3 died from AIDS.
Sobering.
demented
I wouldn’t say that Amy Adams’ mother is an example of “grew up with,” since she dumped her husband and her kids, and custody was given to the husband. More like grew up without.
However, I wish people would stop equating same-sex relationships with being gay ONLY. Many people who have real, enduring relationships with the same sex are NOT gay, but bi. For example, Michael Redgrave self-identified as bisexual and had affairs with both sexes (mostly men, but not only).
jwtraveler
@I am Gay (just like you), Black, HIV-Positive, and Back Bitches!!!: Is this an example of the brilliant, insightful commentary you’ve come back for?
Sansacro
@jwtraveler: Lol
Harley
Left out Rene Rosso, who was raised by two mothers.
woodin
@I am Gay (just like you), Black, HIV-Positive, and Back Bitches!!!:
bet you always take a flattering pic. what a faq comment!
awdjeep
Here’s the original list of 20 put out by a different source last month. Give some credit to your sources Queerty.
http://www.pressroomvip.com/celebs-with-gay-parents/?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=GayParentsUSDesktopTablet&utm_campaign=GayParents#.
I am Gay (just like you), Black, HIV-Positive, and Back Bitches!!!
@woodin: Jealous bitch shut the fuck up! I’m busy speaking to jwtraveler!
@jwtraveler: Yup!
EllynRuth
As usual, you are erasing the bisexuality of several of these parents. You use a euphemism for Sir Michael Redgrave “open about his sexuality,” instead of acknowledging he was bisexual. Vincente Minelli as well. I don’t know about some of the moms mentioned but it sounds likely that one or two are also bi. It would be nice if you could represent people a little more accurately.