In recent decades, many celebrities have had the courage to come out and declare themselves members of the LGBTQ+ community, which has changed the way the public perceives them and the community at large.

 

 

A prominent example is Neil Patrick Harris, star of the television series “How I Met Your Mother.”

 

 

Harris came out as gay in 2006, when he was at the peak of his career with his role as Barney Stinson, a character known for his humor and

 

his wild lifestyle.

 

 

Harris’s decision to come out not only did not negatively affect his career, but also earned him support from his community of

 

fans and organizations that defend LGBTQ+ rights.

 

 

 

Harris continued to develop his career in various areas, from acting to theater on Broadway, becoming a pop culture icon.

 

 

 

Like Harris, Apple CEO Tim Cook made history by becoming the first openly gay CEO on the Fortune 500 list.

 

 

Cook leveraged his position of power to promote values ​​of equality and diversity in the tech environment.

 

 

 

He came out as gay in 2014 in the hope that his example would help foster justice and equality in society.

 

 

 

In the music arena, Lil Nas X drew attention not only with his hit “Old Town Road,” but also by coming out as gay in 2019.

 

 

Lil Nas X has become a symbol of today’s youth, not only for his music, but also for his confidence and determination to be

 

true to himself.

 

 

 

Although he has faced criticism from conservative groups, he remains steadfast in his commitment to using music to express himself and

support the

 

LGBTQ+ community.

 

 

Another figure who cannot be overlooked is George Takei, famous for his role as Sulu in the “Star Trek” series.

 

 

 

Takei kept his s3xual orientation a secret for decades before deciding to come out in 2005 at the age of 68.

 

 

 

Since then, Takei has become one of the most active activists in the defense of Asian-American and LGBTQ+ rights, using social media to

spread his message of equality and social justice.

 

 

 

Twilight star Kristen Stewart has also taken steps to be more open about her personal life.

 

 

Having had relationships with both men and women, Stewart came out as openly gay in 2017.

 

 

 

Although she has always been reserved about her private life, she hopes that her openness will help other people feel less alone and isolated.

 

 

 

On the other hand, Wentworth Miller, star of the series “Prison Break,” came out as gay in 2013, after turning down an invitation to attend an

event in Russia in protest of discriminatory policies towards the LGBTQ+ community in that country.

 

This decision received strong support from the international community and allowed Miller to continue his acting career uninterrupted.

 

 

 

Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, came out as a transgender person in 2020.

 

 

 

Page, nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film “Juno,” received widespread support from the public and became one of the

representative faces of the

 

trans community.

 

 

Page shared the difficulties he faced living without being true to his true gender identity and the relief he felt at finally being able

 

to be who he really is.

 

 

 

Tessa Thompson, star of films such as “Creed” and “Thor: Ragnarok,” came out as bis3xual in 2018.

 

 

 

Thompson has expressed that she does not want to be limited by gender labels and wants to live freely and authentically.

 

 

 

Her decision to come out has contributed to increasing the visibility of the bis3xual community in the film industry.

 

 

 

Two-time Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster moved audiences when she came out as a lesbian in her speech at the Golden Globes

 

in 2013.

 

 

Although she has always kept her private life a secret, Foster decided to come out to assert her independence and freedom in her

 

way of living.

 

 

 

Christian Nairn, an actor best known for his role as Hodor in “Game of Thrones,” came out as gay in 2014.

 

 

 

Although he doesn’t make a big deal out of his coming out, Nairn believes his decision could encourage others to be true to themselves.

 

 

 

RuPaul, star of the show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has completely transformed public perception of the drag and

 

LGBTQ+ community.

 

 

Although he initially kept his private life a secret, RuPaul has become a symbol of freedom and personal acceptance,

 

using his show to spread a message of diversity and equality.

 

 

 

These figures, along with many others, have not only overcome prejudices and challenges in their personal lives, but have also used

 

their influence to drive social change.

 

 

 

By coming out and living

 

By being authentic, they have inspired millions of people, helping to break down barriers and prejudices around

 

gender and s3xual orientation.

 

 

Their courage and determination are a clear example that, even when they face great challenges, living true to themselves and supporting the

 

LGBTQ+ community is something worthy of admiration and respect.

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The LGBTQ community (also known as the LGBT, LGBTQ+, LGBTQIA+, or queer community) is a loosely defined grouping of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning individuals united by a common culture and social movements.

 

These communities generally celebrate pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality.[not verified in body] LGBTQ activists and sociologists see LGBTQ community-building as a counterweight to heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, sexualism, and conformist pressures that exist in the larger society.

 

The term pride or sometimes gay pride expresses the LGBTQ community’s identity and collective strength; pride parades provide both a prime example of the use and a demonstration of the general meaning of the term.[not verified in body] The LGBTQ community is diverse in political affiliation.

 

Not all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender consider themselves part of the LGBTQ community.

 

Groups that may be considered part of the LGBTQ community include gay villages, LGBTQ rights organizations, LGBTQ employee groups at companies, LGBTQ student groups in schools and universities, and LGBT-affirming religious groups.

 

LGBTQ communities may organize themselves into, or support, movements for civil rights promoting LGBTQ rights in various places around the world.

 

At the same time, high-profile celebrities in the broader society may offer strong support to these organizations in certain locations; for example, LGBTQ advocate and entertainer Madonna stated, “I was asked to perform at many Pride events around the world — but I would never, ever turn down New York City”.