coming out
Why Elliott Rivera, 'Teen Mom' Star Kailyn Lowry's Son, Chose to Come Out As Gay on Her Podcast
Elliott talks to Teen Vogue about coming out, his name change, and being LGBTQ right now.
By Fortesa Latifi
J-Pop Idol Shinjiro Atae Reflects on Coming Out: “I Was Literally Shaking”
In his own words, Shinjiro Atae shares his experiences as a gay J-pop idol.
By Shinjiro Atae and K-Ci Williams
Noah Schnapp Came Out to Millie Bobby Brown in a Party City Store
“I just FaceTimed her one day in the middle of a Party City and I was like, ‘Millie, I’m gay.’”
By Brittney McNamara
J-Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay
"I feared that even if I could accept the truth, the world would never accept me as an artist."
By Sara Delgado
Heartstopper's Kit Connor Opened Up About Coming Out As Bisexual
"I would say that I would have preferred to do it another way.”
Noah Schnapp Came Out as Gay on TikTok
“I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought.”
By Brittney McNamara
Queer People Don't Owe Anyone an Explanation of Their Identity — Especially Straight People
Who is coming out really for?
By Sarah O'Neal
Shay Mitchell May Have Just Come Out as Bisexual
The green velvet couch is a tell.
By Brittney McNamara
Why I Won't Be Coming Out to My Family During the Holidays
“Because of the risks… some of us don’t feel the need to share that piece of us with folks we only see once a year.”
By KB Brookins
“Pretty Little Liars” Star Julian Morris Comes Out, Celebrates 18 Year Anniversary
“18 years together, and they were the best ones because they were with you.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
Hundreds of Strangers Have Come Out to Me. Here's Why
“I hope I am the first of many people they tell.”
By Mackenzi Lee
Australian Pro Footballer Josh Cavallo Comes Out as Gay
“All I want to do is play football and be treated equally.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
Max Harwood Isn’t Trying to Be a Queer Role Model
The “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” star opens up about pressure, coming out, and his love for RuPaul’s Drag Race.
By Eugene ShevertalovPhotography by Louisiana Mei Gelpi
Lee Rodriguez Wants You to Know That “You Shouldn’t Have to Explain Your Queerness.”
10/10 correct.
By De Elizabeth
Bryan Ruby Becomes Only Active Pro Baseball Player to Be Out as Gay
The pro ballplayer says he’s not coming out — he’s “inviting in.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
Mae Whitman Announces She’s Pansexual on Social Media
“For me it means I know I can fall in love with people of all genders.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
Luke Prokop Makes History As First Player Under NHL Contract to Come Out as Gay
“I am no longer scared to hide who I am.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
‘13 Reasons Why’ Star Tommy Dorfman Reintroduces Herself as a Trans Woman
“Transitioning has been liberating and clarifying.”
By Kaitlyn McNab