Famous gay actors in history

FIVE GAY ACTORS IN MID-CENTURY HOLLYWOOD

by David Ehrenstein

Now that gay actors like Nathan Path, Jim Parsons, Victor Garber, Jonathan Groff, and Neil Patrick Harris are “out of the closet” and on the rise, it’s firm to imagine just how different things were in the relatively recent past. Not only was the notion of being openly male lover and having a viable career unimaginable, but gayness itself was also a concept polite community couldn’t countenance. “Homosexuals” subsisted on society’s margins, mentioned only in whispered gossip, fearsome psychiatric studies, and Conservative diatribes decrying perversion.

Hiding In Plain Sight

Still, in spite of it all, gay men managed to construct their way to very top of the acting profession in the gilded closets of Hollywood. In this covert context, bigtime careers and personal lives proceeded with a calculated risk that can fascinate us today. Here are five of the most noteworthy examples of gay actors in mid-Century Hollywood.

LIBERACE

Liberace was an utterly unique entertainer. A pianist whose proceed consisted of an abbreviated arrangement of select “classic

For many, June represents the month of pride; a time to celebrate, educate and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Although today being lgbtq+ isn’t much of a deal, back in the 50’s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands possess lost their lives because they were labeled as ‘gay’ or ‘queer’ and many lived out their true sexual preferences in secrecy. As it’s almost the end of Pride month, I wanted to have a glance at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were gay, or at least thats what the rumours said. It’s difficult to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a few stories just so see how far we’ve come. Happy pride everyone.

*Disclaimer: Please note that some of the following stories may depict graphic descriptions and behaviours which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Katherine Hepburn

Iconic Hollywood actress and Academy Award-winning performer in films such as Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond, Katherine Hepburn reportedly had an insatiab

8 LGBTQ+ Actors Who Made History

With Pride month starting once again, the annual festivities across the region just beginning, and the celebration of queer identities heightened, now is the perfect time to understand about queer history and all those who championed the queer community. In recent history, the lgbtq+ community has begun winning victories in terms of representation in film, television, and more media, not only in the characters or actors playing them but also in the stories being told.

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For the first time in history, multitudes of queer stories were beginning to be told, and queer writers, actors, directors, and more were being recognized for their many talents that were (and still are) overlooked and forcefully restrained because of their self. While there is still work to be done, it is also crucial to acknowledge the actors who have been trailblazers for the LGBTQ+ community.

Ariana DeBose

Best acknowledged for her stage function in Broadway musicals such asBring it On, Pippin, A Bronx Tale, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, and worldwide sensationHamilton,

Our roundup of some of the most famous gay actors of all hour who are proudly flying the flag for our wonderful LGBTQ community.

Representation, whether plain as a bad eyebrow career or as subtle as a carefully coordinated outfit, is slowly but surely growing for the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood.

More and more actors are coming out and opening up about their gender, emboldened by the lesser potential for backlash aimed in their direction. While some prefer to maintain their privacy – not out of fear but out of “God, the paparazzi are getting on my nerves about this!” – others proudly declare engagements, display breakups for all the world to look, and post their vacation snaps featuring their beloved partners – and sometimes kids too!

We still aren't where we need to be when it comes to equal treatment and opportunity for a lot of folks in Exhibit Business but with the list of openly famous homosexual stars growing each year and the support for them following suit, it's only a matter of time before the score evens out.

1. Sir Ian McKellen

We dare you to detect someone who doesn’t adore Ian McKellen. Go on… we’ll wait.

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