Cuming-out is an open and voluntary recognition of a person about his belonging to a sexual or gender minority. They are performed differently and their main goal is to ensure that fans do not confuse the characters and real people.
For example, the image of a macho man who easily wins women's hearts will be like a brand with an actor, and in order to get rid of him, one has to publicly declare that he is gay.
But this situation does not turn out for the producers in the most successful way - after all, after the actor’s statement about his orientation, it will already be difficult to believe in his role as a master in winning female hearts. However, some stars are tired of the game, so they commit a cuming out.
In this collection, you will learn about who did the cuming out, perhaps most of them will surprise you.
10. Kevin Spacey | 2017
American actor Kevin Spacey admitted that he prefers men after Anthony Rapp (best known for the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production and film version of the musical Bohemia) accused him of harassment.
Against the backdrop of a sex scandal with Harvey Weinstein, Rapp recalled a situation that had occurred in 1989. Then he was 14 years old, and Kevin 26. According to him, Kevin tried to persuade the young man to have sex at one party.
Spacey said that he did not remember this. But “just in case”, he nevertheless apologized to Anthony, attributing his inappropriate behavior to drunk alcohol.
9. Kristen Stewart | 2016
In 2016, Kristen Stewart for several publications in an interview announced her bisexuality. Later it turned out that men did not interest her at all.
In an interview, she said: “My choice is not a spontaneous decision, I think I have always been like that. And if you don’t accept this in yourself, then, I'm sorry, I’m not ready to convince you, ”said the actress.“ I don’t try to hide from the paparazzi, it seems to me wonderful when your fans see that you are not hiding your orientation. ”
Kristen Stewart is an ardent defender of the LGBT community, and now paparazzi photograph the actress only in the company of girls.
8. Tim Cook | 2014
Apple’s CEO, Tim, said in one of his interviews: “Until now, I’ve talked about who I am, but I think it’s worth clarifying: I’m proud of my orientation, that I am gay.”
Throughout his career, Tim Cook kept his orientation a secret, but stopped doing it. Tim’s colleagues know that he prefers men, and this does not change their attitude towards him. In social networks, Tim’s recognition aroused admiration among the people.
7. Jim Parsons | 2012
The American actor (best known for her role as Sheldon Cooper in the television series "The Big Bang Theory") in 2012 made a cuming out, telling about his orientation.
It turned out that already 10 years before his statement, he met with designer Todd Spivak. After 5 years of relationship, the couple married.
Jim's come-out very upset fans around the world, but that did not stop him from being the highest paid television actor in 2015 and 2016.
6. Ricky Martin | 2010
Puerto Rican handsome - musician Ricky Martin immediately broke millions of women's hearts, admitting that he does not belong to heterosexuals. In 2010, he made a cuming out.
Now Ricky is happy in his marriage - he married the London artist Jwan Jozef. He also has two sons, which were given to him by a surrogate mother.
According to Ricky, he was very nervous when he proposed to his man: "I got on one knee and pulled out a bag containing two rings."
5. Jody Foster | 2013
The American actress made a cuming out on the Golden Globe. Jodie Foster was determined and admitted that she prefers women, thereby provoking applause and tears from the star guests: “I have already performed a cuming out, but not in public. It will not be loud, because I have already performed it many times. In those days, the little girl revealed herself to her close friends and, eventually, to everyone she knew. ”
In 2014, the actress married the actress and photographer Alexandra Hedison.
4. George Michael | 1998
The British singer, poet and composer said that when he was 29 years old, he told his parents about his non-traditional sexual orientation.
His mother was afraid that George would not be able to cope with public condemnation and would end as well as his gay brother with suicide. The reason for the cuming out for Michael was the death of his lover Anselmo Feleppa in 1993.
Perhaps George would have hidden his orientation further, if not for the case in the public toilet - the singer was accused of sexual harassment. However, the loud recognition only added George popularity at that time, but, unfortunately, the singer is no longer with us. He died in 2016 from a heart attack.
3. Stephen Fry | 1997
The British actor, playwright and writer - Stephen Fry (known for his role in the series "Jeeves and Worces") spoke in his autobiography of his involvement in the sexual minority.
Without a doubt, he is one of the most famous gay men of all time. It is no coincidence that Stephen played the role of another famous gay Oscar Wilde in the film "Wilde", and was recognized as the best lyceum who stunningly conveyed the image of the scandalous writer.
In 1997, Stephen published an explicit autobiographical book entitled “Moab - My Wash Bowl,” from which you can find out that the comedian tried to overcome his homosexuality, but the attempts were unsuccessful.
Fry destroys the stereotype of suffering minorities that society rejects - it’s still not so easy to find a more fun fellow.
2. Ian McKelen | 1988
Probably everyone remembers Ian McKelen as the wizard Gandolf in The Lord of the Rings. He is such a respected and serious actor that he does not consider it necessary to lead a double life and hide his orientation.
The British actor made a cuming out live on the radio station. Now he is actively defending the rights of sexual minorities. Colleagues were always aware of Ian’s preferences, but the public only found out about his orientation in 1988.
1. Elton John | 1976
British opera singer Elton John was the first of modern music artists to openly acknowledge his bisexuality.
A little later, Elton had a marriage with a woman, after which he became addicted to drugs. David Furnish, his future husband, helped them recover from dependence (they officially married in 2014).
For 24 years, David and Elton have been living soul to heart, and they have two beautiful sons from a surrogate mother.