23 LGBTQ+ Celebrities Who Have Been Out For 10+ Years
Warning: this post contains mentions of suicide.
Public figures using their platforms to share their personal stories is such a powerful thing. LGBTQ+ celebs who have publicly come out inspire others to share who they are and live their truth. Here are 23 trailblazing celebs who you may not realize have now been out for 10 or more years, or 20 or more years.
1.Zachary Quinto
2.Wanda Sykes
3.Anna Paquin
4.Clay Aiken
5.Janet Mock
6.Billie Joe Armstrong
7.Vanessa Carlton
8.Meredith Baxter
9.Andy Cohen
10.Megan Fox
11.Frank Ocean
12.Chris Colfer
13.Drew Barrymore
14.Sir Ian McKellen
15.Lance Bass
16.Fergie
17.Boy George
18.Chaz Bono
19.Angelina Jolie
20.BD Wong
21.Don Lemon
22.Jillian Michaels
23.Nathan Lane
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