This year, a number of actors, athletes, and musicians came out of the closet, reminding fans to be true to who they are. Their statements came with messages of honesty, courage, and pride. But it was their actions in the wake of these public declarations that had the most impact. None of them suddenly were out of a job, or shunned from Hollywood. These entertainers were not denied adoration or encouragement from fans and the industry alike.
Instead, they continued to push forward, owning their truth, and breaking down barriers all at the same time.
Ellen Page
“I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission.” — Human Rights Campaign
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What Happened Next: In the months after coming out, the actress reprised her role as Kitty Pryde in X-Men: Days of Future Past and started filming Freeheld with Julianne Moore. The two portray a lesbian couple, Laurel Hester and Stacie...
Instead, they continued to push forward, owning their truth, and breaking down barriers all at the same time.
Ellen Page
“I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission.” — Human Rights Campaign
Getty Images
What Happened Next: In the months after coming out, the actress reprised her role as Kitty Pryde in X-Men: Days of Future Past and started filming Freeheld with Julianne Moore. The two portray a lesbian couple, Laurel Hester and Stacie...
- 12/31/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
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