Gay young celebs
This is a short list (sadly) of young male celebrities under 35 years old who are openly gay/bi. I selected them because they should be considered as an inspiration for the next generation of LGBT. To celebrate the wide range of young queer talent in film and television today, Insider put together a list of LGBTQ entertainers who we believe will be the next generation of the industry. Here. A new generation of young gay actors is making their mark in Hollywood, challenging norms and promoting diversity.
Many of these actors have chosen to come out during their professional careers, showcasing the growing acceptance in the entertainment industry. In the vibrant world of acting, young talents have emerged, breaking barriers and redefining stereotypes. This article explores the achievements and experiences of five exceptional gay actors in their 20s, who are making waves and inspiring future generations.
Josie Totah is another actor bringing queer representation to the world of teen acting. Most recently, she starred in Mindy Kaling’s Champions as an openly gay teenager, breaking stereotypes. Many gay celebrities wait to publicly come out until they have established their place in Hollywood. A few famous folks actually came out as gay when they were still in high school.
This list includes some actors, musicians, and even a fashion designer. Who is the most famous person who came out while young? Chris Colfer tops our list. He said that his parents were always accepting of him, but he was bullied at school. Rupert Everett came out in high school, but he doesn't necessarily think that it is good for your career to be openly gay in Hollywood.
He said, "The fact is that you could not be, and still cannot be, a year-old homosexual trying to make it in the British film business or the American film business or even the Italian film business. It just doesn't work and you're going to hit a brick wall at some point. You're going to manage to make it roll for a certain amount of time, but at the first sign of failure they'll cut you right off Honestly, I would not advise any actor necessarily, if he was really thinking of his career, to come out.
Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has been openly gay since he was a teen. Wainwright spoke to the Huffington Post in regarding his feeling about being a gay artist: "I've always embraced it, only because there is such a fabulous history of really gay artists, especially in songwriting. My Best Friend's Wedding actor Rupert Everett left school at 16 and worked as a prostitute for money as he was trying to make it as an actor.
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He has said that he doesn't necessarily think that being openly gay in Hollywood is a good career choice. He told The Observer : "The fact is that you could not be, and still cannot be, a year-old homosexual trying to make it in the British film business or the American film business or even the Italian film business.
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears Jason Sellards came out to his parents at the urging of author and journalist Dan Savage, who he met when he was 15 years old. Though the experience was traumatic, Shears continues to support gay rights and participated in Savage's "It Gets Better" Project in Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson was openly gay since he was in high school. He became a gay icon for being fearless at a time where many people felt prosecuted for their sexuality.
Singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf is a fearless advocate of individuality, making him a modern day gay icon. Wolf was bullied in high school for his mannerisms, and he said he was teetering between gay and bisexual at the time. He has said that the school officials treated him with disdain when he would look to them for guidance. Celebs Who Came Out as Teenagers.
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