Famous old gay guys
Today, the LGBTQ+ community can watch to several gay musicians for inspiration, but that wasn’t always the case. Several pioneering openly gay singers paved the way from a time when sexual orientation wasn’t a topic for public discussion.
Indeed, these famous homosexual musicians faced tremendous backlash and damage to their careers because of their honesty and openness.
As we explore queer performance art, we pay homage to those who came before us. In this piece, we’ll list some of the most influential names in the queer art movement and their impact on our past and present.
Being an Openly Gay Musician
Undoubtedly, the entertainment industry has come a long way in accepting and representing Homosexual individuals. However, it wasn't always this way, especially for musicians.
Coming out as a gay artist in the 20th century was no small feat. It required immense courage and determination, especially when the music industry was predominantly hetero-normative.
Sexuality was not only a taboo topic for general discussion but could also product in alienation from fans and even cau
Our roundup of some of the most famous queer actors of all second who are proudly flying the flag for our awesome LGBTQ community.
Representation, whether plain as a lousy eyebrow job or as subtle as a carefully coordinated outfit, is gradually but surely growing for the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood.
More and more actors are coming out and opening up about their gender, emboldened by the lesser potential for backlash aimed in their direction. While some select to maintain their privacy – not out of fear but out of “God, the paparazzi are getting on my nerves about this!” – others proudly announce engagements, demonstrate breakups for all the world to see, and post their vacation snaps featuring their beloved partners – and sometimes kids too!
We still aren't where we need to be when it comes to equal treatment and opportunity for a lot of folks in Show Business but with the list of openly famous same-sex attracted stars growing each year and the support for them following suit, it's only a matter of time before the score evens out.
1. Sir Ian McKellen
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For many, June represents the month of pride; a period to celebrate, teach and communicate all that is gay, gay and fabulous. Although today creature gay isn&#;t much of a deal, back in the 50&#;s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands include 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 include a look at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were gay, or at least thats what the rumours said. It&#;s complex to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a scant stories just so see how far we&#;ve come. Glad 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 O As the grand high queen herself, Ru Paul, often declares:, ‘Knowing our his(her)story is fundamental’. However, gay history is often &#; quite literally &#; buried under the ages. The battle to uncover and reclaim the gay figures of old is a actual one, with LGBTQ+ historians accused of imposing up-to-date ideology on historical times. Yet why should a heterosexual assumption take precedence when historical evidence clearly points to the contradictory – even if the word ‘gay’ was yet to be used. We delve into the stories of six prominent gay figures &#; from emperors to poets, traveling through history from ancient times to the modern era. Traveling all the way back to Ancient China, the older dynasties were surprisingly somewhat less conservative than the latter ones. Men weren’t expected to be monogamous and thus many emperors had “male favorites” alongside their wives &#; the most famous of which organism Emperor Ai of Han. The story of Ai’s affections for his lover Dong Xian is
The Gays of Ancient – Famous Gay People in History
Emperor Ai of Han (25 BC – 1BC)