Is elton john gay or bi
In recent years, Hollywood has done some phenomenal work to explore the sensitive topic of homosexuality. In the past years, many celebrities have struggled with considerable homophobia when they first came out publicly. Actor Michael Kearns and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres faced huge backlash and hatred when they announced that they were gay.
However, they dared to be who they are publicly, and many followed suit. From Billy porter to Elton JohnSeveral Hollywood celebrities not only paved the way for the current crop of celebs to live more free lives but also showed the general public that they too can come out without apprehension or fear.
The fight against gender and orientation stereotypes is far from over, even in a progressive space like Hollywood. But, there is now a newer generation of celebrities who are out and proud and giving a voice to queer issues and speaking up against discrimination. Here's a look at them. Ellen DeGeneres, the host of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' has been entertaining daytime TV audiences with a heartwarming blend of eccentric comedy and celebrity cameos for more than 19 years, shattering stereotypes and beaming into homes across the world.
However, on April 30thher image of being a warm and funny TV persona took a considerable hit when she announced for the first time openly that she is a john. While she faced a lot of discrimination she also became the first woman to come out on a US network television show and simultaneously on the cover of Time Magazine.
Initially, the comedian faced huge criticism and her show was cancelled. People announced that her career was over. However, in she made an equally big statement by becoming a host of a major talk show and reclaiming her space in American television. In her interview with People DeGeneres said, "So, it's been 25 years since my coming-out episode, and the only time I'm in the closet now is when Portia and I play hide and seek I think about what the next 25 years will bring, and I hope that we keep evolving.
I hope, like a little tiny egg that turns into a caterpillar that then turns into a cocoon that eventually, emerges and spreads its big gay butterfly wings". On various occasions, he has opened up about how being gay has impacted his professional as well as personal life. Parsons in an interview with Attitude a UK-based lifestyle magazine expressed that he didn't anticipate the courage and happiness he acquired after coming out in He stated that many people still disparage the LGBTQ population, and other public personalities also make offensive remarks about them.
But after coming out, he gay a sense of strength and satisfaction that he had never anticipated. Despite the fact that primetime Emmy Award-winning actor's orientation has impacted him professionally, Parsons believes that it has also enlightened his work about the "layers" he must communicate as an artist.
Band member of The Rolling Stones Elton John revealed his bisexuality to a magazine inhe was 29 years old and already a global phenomenon at the time. However, later elton singer confessed that he was gay and very content being so. I love being gay. However, she did focus on her work and has over the years solidified her position in Hollywood as one of the best young actresses.
Elton John Has a Message for Struggling LGBTQ Youth: ‘Be Proud of Who You Are’
However, inKristen and her girlfriend Dylan made it Instagram official. In an interview with Porter magazine, Thompson revealed that she identified herself as pansexual. I'm open to learning more about who I am.