Those who came out to make a difference

George Takei turned his childhood internment into a lifetime of activism
living long and prospering

George Takei turned his childhood internment into a lifetime of activism

Tim Cook says being gay is ‘not a limitation, it’s a feature’
apple of our eye

Tim Cook says being gay is ‘not a limitation, it’s a feature’

Tennis star Renée Richards served up a legal victory for trans athletes
game, set, match

Tennis star Renée Richards served up a legal victory for trans athletes

Don Lemon dedicated his coming-out memoir to Tyler Clementi
keeping memory alive

Don Lemon dedicated his coming-out memoir to Tyler Clementi

Rosie O’Donnell came out for herself and every other gay parent
Queen of nice

Rosie O’Donnell came out for herself and every other gay parent

Disney star Auli’i Cravalho who came out to show her young fans how far they’ll go
How Far She'll Go

Disney star Auli’i Cravalho who came out to show her young fans how far they’ll go

Pablo Alborán says he’s just a normal guy who happens to be gay and an international superstar
surprise!

Pablo Alborán says he’s just a normal guy who happens to be gay and an international superstar

Someone tried to destroy Nikkie de Jager’s life by outing her as trans but she refused to let them
not today satan

Someone tried to destroy Nikkie de Jager’s life by outing her as trans but she refused to let them

Olympic hopeful Maarten Hurkmans, who came out to smash stereotypes
Stroking

Olympic hopeful Maarten Hurkmans, who came out to smash stereotypes

Mexican pop star Raymix is “more free and happier than ever” since coming out
liberated

Mexican pop star Raymix is “more free and happier than ever” since coming out

Actress Niecy Nash came out at the altar, and made us all fall in love
Binary Star

Actress Niecy Nash came out at the altar, and made us all fall in love

After coming out in the locker room, Brock Weston received a giant “bro-hug” from his entire team
Bromantic

After coming out in the locker room, Brock Weston received a giant “bro-hug” from his entire team

At age 90, Kenneth Felts proved it’s never too late to come out and be a hero
Never Too Late

At age 90, Kenneth Felts proved it’s never too late to come out and be a hero

Olympian Markus Thormeyer says “Life is better when you embrace who you are”
chosen family

Olympian Markus Thormeyer says “Life is better when you embrace who you are”

WATCH: Quinton Peron, Johnny Sibilly and more entertainers share coming out stories
Chosen Family

WATCH: Quinton Peron, Johnny Sibilly and more entertainers share coming out stories

Actor Justice Smith introduced the world to his bf and found a whole new fan base
Justice Served

Actor Justice Smith introduced the world to his bf and found a whole new fan base

Presenting Queerty’s ‘Out For Good’ 2019 honorees…
Closet Door Bustdown

Presenting Queerty’s ‘Out For Good’ 2019 honorees…

Jon Lee-Olsen says he’s “ready to stand up for myself and other” queer athletes
Great Dane

Jon Lee-Olsen says he’s “ready to stand up for myself and other” queer athletes

Shiho Shimoyamada took on Japanese sports and won a victory for visibility
pushing forward

Shiho Shimoyamada took on Japanese sports and won a victory for visibility

Tyler Blackburn’s journey from lonely teen to out & proud queer bi star
binary no more

Tyler Blackburn’s journey from lonely teen to out & proud queer bi star

Ryan Russell, the NFL player who came out to be a better teammate
Kicking off a Revolution

Ryan Russell, the NFL player who came out to be a better teammate

Lil Nas X came out to eliminate homophobia in rap music
Trailblazer

Lil Nas X came out to eliminate homophobia in rap music

How Lilly Singh fully embraced her “superpowers”… “Female, Coloured, Bisexual”
girl power

How Lilly Singh fully embraced her “superpowers”… “Female, Coloured, Bisexual”

Bella Thorne sets an example by falling in love with people, not gender
Top Model

Bella Thorne sets an example by falling in love with people, not gender