Those who came out to make a difference

“I’m queer and proud!” ‘Star Trek’ star Mary Wiseman comes out
Closet Door Bustdown

“I’m queer and proud!” ‘Star Trek’ star Mary Wiseman comes out

Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton on finding her very own “queer circus” in Hollywood
In Quotes

Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton on finding her very own “queer circus” in Hollywood

Anderson Cooper reveals when he knew he was gay and why it took so long to come out
Broadcast news

Anderson Cooper reveals when he knew he was gay and why it took so long to come out

Belgian pro-cyclist Justin Laevens comes out as gay
Closet Door Bustdown

Belgian pro-cyclist Justin Laevens comes out as gay

Pro-rugby player Devin Ibañez comes out as gay
going public

Pro-rugby player Devin Ibañez comes out as gay

Greg Louganis dove into activism after his record-making Olympic career
making a splash

Greg Louganis dove into activism after his record-making Olympic career

Actor Jannik Schümann comes out by posting sweet pic with boyfriend
sweet

Actor Jannik Schümann comes out by posting sweet pic with boyfriend

Wanda Sykes came out after anti-equality voters “pissed her off”
no laughing matter

Wanda Sykes came out after anti-equality voters “pissed her off”

Taylor Schilling paid tribute to Marsha P. Johnson when she came out
thanking a trailblazer

Taylor Schilling paid tribute to Marsha P. Johnson when she came out

US ski champion Hig Roberts comes out as gay
Ice, ice, baby

US ski champion Hig Roberts comes out as gay

‘Big Brother’ alum Zach Rance comes out as bisexual, says he hooked up with costar
Closet Door Bustdown

‘Big Brother’ alum Zach Rance comes out as bisexual, says he hooked up with costar

Actor DJ Qualls laid down a lifelong burden when he came out as gay
qualls without qualms

Actor DJ Qualls laid down a lifelong burden when he came out as gay

WATCH: Ryan Russell, Jackie Cox & more on holiday traditions and redefining the festive season
Homo for the holidays

WATCH: Ryan Russell, Jackie Cox & more on holiday traditions and redefining the festive season

‘Real Housewives’ star Braunwyn Windham-Burke: “I’m gay. I like women.”
Closet Door Bustdown

‘Real Housewives’ star Braunwyn Windham-Burke: “I’m gay. I like women.”

Elliot Page, ‘Umbrella Academy’ star, comes out as transgender
Closet Door Bustdown

Elliot Page, ‘Umbrella Academy’ star, comes out as transgender

Gigi Goode credits their mom for ‘feeding the flame’ of their identity
doing mama proud

Gigi Goode credits their mom for ‘feeding the flame’ of their identity

YA novelist Becky Albertalli reminds us there’s no time limit on coming out
writing a new narrative

YA novelist Becky Albertalli reminds us there’s no time limit on coming out

Footballer Thomas Beattie doesn’t want any gay athlete or fan to feel alone
making a goal

Footballer Thomas Beattie doesn’t want any gay athlete or fan to feel alone

Nikki Blonsky felt community with her LGBTQ+ fans even before she came out
all in the fam

Nikki Blonsky felt community with her LGBTQ+ fans even before she came out

Soccer star Quinn wants to open the door for trans athletes at the Olympics
medal-worthy

Soccer star Quinn wants to open the door for trans athletes at the Olympics

Carrie Evans’ viral defense of the Pride flag was a “coming home” moment
love always wins

Carrie Evans’ viral defense of the Pride flag was a “coming home” moment

Ben Aldridge, the leading man who came out to help leading men everywhere
Leading the Way

Ben Aldridge, the leading man who came out to help leading men everywhere

Actor J. August Richards who came out to live his truth and combat oppression
Thanks Daddy

Actor J. August Richards who came out to live his truth and combat oppression

Da Brat came out on her own terms, and we are so here for it
Perfect harmony

Da Brat came out on her own terms, and we are so here for it