Closet Door Bustdown
Those who came out to make a difference
In Quotes
Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton on finding her very own “queer circus” in Hollywood
Broadcast news
Anderson Cooper reveals when he knew he was gay and why it took so long to come out
Closet Door Bustdown
Belgian pro-cyclist Justin Laevens comes out as gay
going public
Pro-rugby player Devin Ibañez comes out as gay
making a splash
Greg Louganis dove into activism after his record-making Olympic career
sweet
Actor Jannik Schümann comes out by posting sweet pic with boyfriend
no laughing matter
Wanda Sykes came out after anti-equality voters “pissed her off”
thanking a trailblazer
Taylor Schilling paid tribute to Marsha P. Johnson when she came out
Ice, ice, baby
US ski champion Hig Roberts comes out as gay
Closet Door Bustdown
‘Big Brother’ alum Zach Rance comes out as bisexual, says he hooked up with costar
qualls without qualms
Actor DJ Qualls laid down a lifelong burden when he came out as gay
Homo for the holidays
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Closet Door Bustdown
‘Real Housewives’ star Braunwyn Windham-Burke: “I’m gay. I like women.”
Closet Door Bustdown
Elliot Page, ‘Umbrella Academy’ star, comes out as transgender
doing mama proud
Gigi Goode credits their mom for ‘feeding the flame’ of their identity
writing a new narrative
YA novelist Becky Albertalli reminds us there’s no time limit on coming out
making a goal
Footballer Thomas Beattie doesn’t want any gay athlete or fan to feel alone
all in the fam
Nikki Blonsky felt community with her LGBTQ+ fans even before she came out
medal-worthy
Soccer star Quinn wants to open the door for trans athletes at the Olympics
love always wins
Carrie Evans’ viral defense of the Pride flag was a “coming home” moment
Leading the Way
Ben Aldridge, the leading man who came out to help leading men everywhere
Thanks Daddy
Actor J. August Richards who came out to live his truth and combat oppression
Perfect harmony