Bisexual male actors in hollywood
Out LGBTQ Performers Transforming the Face of Hollywood in the 21st Century
Editor’s note: This list was originally published in June , and has been updated multiple times since to reflect new comings outs and groundbreaking LGBTQ castings. It could never and will never be complete, but we dream it reflects the transforming face of Hollywood as we bid hello to Pride
With LGBTQ stories in filmand on TV more popular than ever before, it’s important to celebrate out-and-proud acting talents — particularly those without the non-binary awards&#; categories they deserve.
In , the declare of Hollywood is unsure to say the least. But even as existential questions about the business of making entertainment persist, audiences and artists are grappling with equally critical questions of representation on screen. Among those questions: should queer roles be played exclusively by homosexual actors?
It&#;s an evolving conversation, getting at the very core of what makes the art of acting, well, acting. Last year, the industry&#;s resident great guy Tom Hanks gave an answer in regards to his Oscar-recognized role in &#;s &#;Philadelphia.&#;
“Let’s handle ‘could a straight male do what I did in ‘Phi
75 celebrities who don't distinguish as either straight or gay
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- A growing number of celebrities have opened up about being attracted to more than one gender.
- Some identify as bisexual (Halsey, Cardi B, Kit Connor) or pansexual (Janelle Monáe, Miley Cyrus).
- Other stars favor to identify as homosexual, while still more forgo labels for a more fluid approach.
Billie Eilish said she likes "boys and girls."
Eilish nonchalantly discussed her sexuality in a cover story for Variety, which was published in November
Eilish described herself as "physically attracted" to women, adding, "I'm attracted to them for real."
The Grammy-winning singer did not apply a specific label to identify her sexuality. Shortly after, Eilish attended the Variety Hitmakers event, where she was interviewed on the red carpet.
After portraying women as "pretty," the interviewer asked if Eilish intended to "come out" with her cover story.
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For many, June represents the month of pride; a time to celebrate, instruct and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Although today existence gay isn&#;t much of a deal, back in the 50&#;s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands have lost their lives because they were labeled as &#;gay&#; or &#;queer&#; and many lived out their true sexual preferences in secrecy. As it&#;s almost the end of Pride month, I wanted to have a stare at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were male lover, or at least thats what the rumours said. It&#;s difficult to understand if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly homosexual, but I wanted to share a few stories just so see how far we&#;ve come. Delighted pride everyone.
*Disclaimer: Please note that some of the following stories may depict graphic descriptions and behaviours which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.
Katherine Hepburn
Iconic Hollywood actress and Academy Award-winning performer in films such as Guess Who&#;s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond, Katherine Hepburn reportedly had an insatiable hunger for women, according to form
32 Bisexual Celebrities Who Set the 'B' in LGBTQ
Frank Ocean
In , the singer opened up to GQ about an open letter he posted to Twitter describing his first admire with a man. He told the publication, "Whatever I said in that letter, before I posted it, seemed so giant. But when you reach out the other side, now your brain—instead of receiving fear—sees 'Oh, shit happened and nothing happened.' Brain says, 'Self, I'm fine.' I look around, and I'm touching my fucking limbs, and I'm good."
Lili Reinhart
In an August interview with Flaunt Magazine, the Riverdale star says she always knew about her bisexuality, but was afraid of becoming a media spectacle for only being in relationships with the opposite sex.
"I felt that since I’ve exclusively been in heteronormative relationships, it would be too easy for any outsider, especially the media, to vilify me and accuse me of faking it to find attention," she told the publication. "That’s not something I wanted to deal with. But to my close friends, and those in my life, my bisexuality has been no secret."
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Demi Lovato
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