Onir is a talented filmmaker recognized for his exceptional work in directing, editing, screenplay writing, and production. His film My Brother Nikhil (2005), which explores themes of AIDS and same-sex relationships, was widely praised by critics. In 2011, he wrote, directed, produced, and edited I Am, a movie that earned the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film.
Sushant Divgikar, also known as Rani-ko-HE-Nur, is a model who won the Mr Gay India title in 2014. They have appeared on several reality shows and openly discussed their sexuality, revealing themselves as gender fluid in a 2021 interview. Rani actively takes part in pride parades and encourages others to embrace and celebrate their identities without hesitation.
Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju is an Indian actress, medical doctor, content creator, and advocate for transgender rights. She gained recognition for her role in 'Made in Heaven' Season 2.
Noah Schnapp publicly shared that he is gay through TikTok on January 5th 2023. In his video, Noah wrote, "When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years, all they said was 'we know'."
Actor and singer Reneé Rapp publicly discussed her lesbian identity in 2024, having earlier identified as bisexual. Rapp started her career on Broadway, starring in productions such as 'Mean Girls', before making the transition to television with Max's series 'The Sex Lives of College Girls.'
Andrew Scott, best known for his roles as the Hot Priest in ‘Fleabag’ and Moriarty in ‘Sherlock,’ first talked about being gay in a 2013 interview with The Independent.
Elliot Page has felt more relaxed and better since coming out as queer in 2014 and later as a trans man in 2020.
Joe Locke, star of 'Heartstopper,' came out as gay at 15 before gaining fame in the Netflix LGBTQIA+ romance series. He starred in 'Sweeney Todd' on Broadway and will appear in the Disney+ series 'Marvel's Agatha: All Along' later this year.
Kit Connor began his acting career as a child in movies like 'Get Santa' and 'Rocketman.' At 18, he gained widespread recognition for his role as a bisexual teenager in Netflix's rom-com series 'Heartstopper.' In 2022, Connor came out as bisexual after facing harassment and speculation about his sexuality from fans.
Ben Platt publicly came out as gay in 2019 while promoting his song Ease My Mind. He was last seen starring in the Broadway revival of Parade and will appear alongside his fiancé Noah Galvin in the film Theater Camp.
The beloved deadpan star of "Parks and Recreation" is aware of her enthusiastic gay fanbase and embraces it. In a 2016 interview with The Advocate, she said, "Girls are into me — that’s no secret. Hey, I’m into them too. I fall in love with girls and guys. I can’t help it."
Known widely for portraying Justin Foley in the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why,' Flynn gained attention in the media for his relationship with British singer Sam Smith. He has also starred in Hellraiser, Who Am I?, and The Senior.
The star of Inception and Umbrella Academy has been famous since Juno made him an overnight sensation at 20. Page came out as queer in 2014, giving a memorable speech at a Human Rights Campaign event supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. In 2020, he made history for trans visibility by coming out as a trans man, and the writers of the Umbrella Academy incorporated his transition into the show.
Jessica Madsen, known for her role as Cressida Cowper on 'Bridgerton,' announced she is queer on Instagram in June 2024. She wrote, "In love with a woman, loud about it, and proud about it!"
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