A lot of celebrities from the field of music to sports, came out as Queer this year. Though it was surprising enough for all of us, it was one brave step for them. Cheers!
Here is the list of the people who came out as Queer in 2020 till now:
Aaron Schock, Former American Politician
Identifies as: Gay
“The fact that I am gay is just one of those things in my life in need of explicit affirmation, to remove any doubt and to finally validate who I am as a person. In many ways I regret the time wasted in not having done so sooner.”
Auli’iCravalho, American Actress & Singer
Identifies as: Bisexual
“Me coming to terms with my sexuality (bi) doesn’t suddenly mean I want to go on a rampage of fucking guys. I’m married.”
“I thought: I don’t want to be gay. But it’s me. Now it’s out.”
Da Brat, Rapper
Identifies as: Queer
“I’ve always been a kind of private person until I met my heart’s match who handles some things differently than I do.”
DJ Qualls, Actor
Identifies as: Gay
“Yep, I’m gay. Been gay this whole time. Tired of worrying about what people would think of me. Tired of worrying about what it would do to my career.”
Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Actress
Identifies as: Queer
“I am queer. I am into ALL humans. I guess maybe I am just really into love? Who knows? But finally… I am OUT.”
August Richards, Actor
Identifies as: Gay
“I knew that I could not portray this gay man honestly without letting you all know that I am a gay man myself.”
“Twitter is brutal. This is why I never officially came out as queer.”
Markus Thormeyer, Olympic Swimmer
Identifies as: Gay
“I was willing to put everything on the line, but something was holding me back. It was the secret I was keeping – that I was gay.”
Niki Albon, YouTuber
Identifies as: Gay
“I feel like I haven’t been honest and truthful the entire time with myself.”
Phillip Schofield, TV presenter
Identifies as: Gay
“With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.”
Rebecca Black,Singer
Identifies as: Queer
“I think to me the word ‘queer’ feels really nice. I’ve dated a lot of different types of people.”
Rosario Dawson, Actress
Identifies as: Queer
“I never did come out come out. I mean, I guess I am now.”
Sebastián Vega, Basketball player
Identifies as: Gay
“When I started to feel attracted to a man, I had a very bad time. I felt shame, guilt, a lot of rejection, but at the same time the desire to be with someone.”
“I was born different. I’m gay. Now I have said everything, as in confession.”
Zach Sullivan, Professional ice hockey player
Identifies as: Bisexual
“I have battled with mental health problems over this issue and with the support, understanding and acceptance from my family, friends and teammates, I finally feel ready to say; I am bisexual.”