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Hottest gay or bi actors in their 30s
Although it can still be seen as a risk to their careers, even in 2018, there are some incredibly brave, talented and inspiring guys who decided to come out, giving hope to the next generation of actors that they too can be their true selves.
Here are some of the hottest openly gay, bi or queer identifying actors.
Andrew Hayden-Smith
Born: 5th November 1983, Gateshead, England, UK.
Best Known ForByker Grove, Doctor Who.
Came out in 2005 in an interview with a magazine. Andrew is an player best known for his role as Jake Simmonds in Doctor Who and is set to actor in a new drama commissioned by Channel 4 called Cucumber from Queer As Folk writer, Russell T Davies.
Charlie Carver
Born: 31st July 1988
Best Known For: Being one of the twins on Desperate Housewives & Teen Wolf
Came Out:On Instagram in 2016. After Desperate Housewives Charlie went on to star in Teen Wolf as Ethan, a gay character who made headlines when MTV aired the first same-sex attracted kiss, between his traits and Danny played by Keahu Kahuanui.
The 27-year-old explained his worries about coming out in the fun indu
30 Days of Classic Queer Hollywood
GAY ICONS CESAR ROMERO
The man who would someday be one of the most famous Jokers of all time was born in New York Municipality on February 15, 1907, the son of a Cuban mother and Spanish father.
In his first movies, Cesar Julio Romero played Italian gangsters, East Indian princes, and other character roles. But the 6’2” tall actor was handsome and soon was featured as a Latin Lover. By 1935, Romero starred in "The Devil is a Woman" antonym Marlene Dietrich.
Cesar Romero was the quintessential "confirmed bachelor”, often seen out on the town escorting actresses and other gorgeous women to movie premieres and night clubs. And he was fully prepared for all that darkness life. At the occasion it was reported that Romero owned more than 30 tuxedos, 200 sport coats and 500 tailored suits.
“You see, very, very often, I was out dancing with one actress or another. And that got press. Even when it didn’t, the whole town knew I was a dancing fool, and since I couldn’t very well dance with a man, they saw me dancing with a lady, and… what they saw was what they got in their heads.”
Romero never married. So
It's been an ~interesting~ journey for queer people in the movie and television industry. Once upon a time, gay and woman-loving woman actors, specifically, had to stay in the closet, and there were next-to-no gay parts on screen.
The idea that openly same-sex attracted actors can play het characters is a relatively new phenomenon. Previously, out gay actors could only really work when roles for them a) existed, and b) weren't organism given to heterosexual actors.
Now it seems much more acceptable for an openly gay actor play a straight character. In reality, here are 18 times an actor has played a straight character on screen, despite being openly gay or queer in real life...
4.Andrew Scott as The Priest in Fleabag
5.Amandla Stenberg as Ruby Daly in The Darkest Minds
6.Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton
7.B.D. Wong as Wally Lin in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
8.Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Funke in Arrested Development
9.Ben Platt as Evan Hansen in the Dear Evan Hansen movie
10.Justice Smith as Simon Aumar in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
11.Luke Evans as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast
12.Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks in
Top 20 Famous Gay Actors of Hollywood 2024 [LGBTQ+ Icons]
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed actor recognizable for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also known for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not bear post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio broadcast in 1988 as an act of demonstrate against Section 28, a proposed law in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous uncovering was a bold go during a time when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," enhancing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.
Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ culture and history extend far beyond his personal coming out story. He co-founded Stonewall, a UK-based LGBTQIA+ rights organiz
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Top 20 Famous Gay Actors of Hollywood 2024 [LGBTQ+ Icons]
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed actor recognizable for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also known for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not bear post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio broadcast in 1988 as an act of demonstrate against Section 28, a proposed law in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous uncovering was a bold go during a time when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," enhancing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.
Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ culture and history extend far beyond his personal coming out story. He co-founded Stonewall, a UK-based LGBTQIA+ rights organiz
.