Gay closeted celebrities

This list contains information about gay celebrities who never came out, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Many successful Hollywood actors are gay. These days, it's common for celebrities to publicly come out as gay in the media, but that wasn't always the case. Several famous gay celebrities remained in the closet throughout their entire lives.

Who is the most famous same-sex attracted celebrity who never came out of the closet? Cary Grant tops this list. Though he was married five times to five different women, many people believed that Cary Grant was actually same-sex attracted. He lived with star Randolph Scott on and off for over a decade and he was also rumored to own hired male prostitutes.

Despite his flamboyant stage presence, Liberace never officially came out as gay. He even went so far as to sue a publication for libel when they printed that he was gay. Liberace's friend, Betty White, has stated that the musician was, in fact, homosexual. Other secretly closeted movie stars comprise Rock Hudson, Anthony Perkins, and Robert Reed. 

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For many, June represents the month of pride; a time to celebrate, coach and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Although today entity 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 glance at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were homosexual, or at least thats what the rumours said. It&#;s difficult to understand if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly male lover, but I wanted to share a few stories just so see how far we&#;ve come. Content 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 DinnerThe Lion in Winter, and O

Hollywood&#;s Gay Double Standard: Why So Many Actresses Can Approach Out, But Adolescent Actors Stay in the Closet

There’s never been a improved time to be gay in Hollywood. “Moonlight” won Foremost Picture the alike year Kristen Stewart told millions of people on “Saturday Night Live” that she’s “like, so gay dude.” Now in its 10th season, “RuPaul’s Kingly Race” boasts two Emmy nominations and ever-increasing ratings. The “Roseanne” reboot has a gender-nonconforming kid, and “Love, Simon,” the first major studio film about a gay teenager, is playing in 2, theaters nationwide. It seems everywhere you look, progress is slowly doing its thing.

So why are so many actors still in the closet?

This week delivered a stark reminder of the real state of affairs, when James Ivory gave a no-holds-barred interview in The Guardian lamenting the lack of full-frontal male nudity in “Call Me By Your Name,” the gay awards film of last year, which earned the Hollywood legend his first Oscar for Best Adapted Sc

Ian McKellen Tells Closeted Actors to Come Out as Gay: &#;Being in the Closet Is Silly. There&#;s No Necessitate for It. Don&#;t Listen to Your Advisers&#;

Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel fond they can&#;t come out as gay. The &#;X-Men&#; and &#;Lord of the Rings&#; icon has been one of the most prominent gay actors for decades. He publicly came out in at age 48 during a radio interview on BBC. He is now urging performers to not keep their sexual individuality a secret.

“I have never met anybody who came out who regretted it,&#; McKellen said. &#;I feel sorry for any famous person who feels they can’t come out. Being in the closet is silly — there’s no need for it. Don’t listen to your advisers, listen to your heart. Heed to your gay friends who know better. Come out. Fetch into the sunshine.”

McKellen observed that there&#;s never been an openly gay Oscar winner for best actor, nor has there been an openly queer U.K. prime minister or Premier League soccer playe