Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ Actors to Come Out

Ian McKellen encourages LGBTQ+ actors to come out: ‘Being in the closet is silly’
Sir Ian McKellen has some words of wisdom for his fellow actors. The “Lord of the Rings” star, who famously came out of the closet in 1988, encouraged other LGBTQ+ members of the acting community to open up and reveal their own sexual identities.
Ian McKellen Tells Young Actors They Should Come Out: “Being in the closet is silly”
The 85-year-old actor, Sir Ian McKellen, is urging young gay actors to come out and live openly. In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on why hiding one’s identity is unnecessary and how being open can make a difference,
Sir Ian McKellen "feels sorry" for celebrities who don't feel like they can come out as gay
"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. Listen to your gay friends who know better.
Lord Of The Rings Icon And LGBTQ+ Advocate Ian McKellen Discusses Young Actors Who Won’t Come Out: ‘Get Into The Sunshine’
When Sir Ian McKellen performed the first same-sex kiss on British TV in the 1970 BBC production of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II, he was not yet out. In fact, it would be another 18 years before the Lord Of The Rings icon would come out as gay.
Sir Ian McKellen urges gay stars to 'come out' as he brands staying in the closet 'silly'
Sir Ian McKellen made waves when he came out as gay in 1988, and encouraged other stars hiding their sexuality to take a brave step and 'get into the sunshine'
Sir Ian McKellen urges famous gay actors not to 'stay in the closet'
Sir Ian McKellen "feels sorry" for celebrities who don't feel like they can come out as gay. The 85-year-old actor - who publicly came out aged 48 in 1988 - has urged fellow performers not to keep their own sexuality a secret.
Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ+ Actors to Come Out: 'Being in the Closet Is Silly. There’s No Need for It'
Ian McKellen said in a new interview that he hopes more LGBTQ+ actors embrace their sexuality, explaining that 'being in the closet is silly.'
‘LOTR’ Actor Ian McKellen Tells Young Actors They Should “Come Out, Being In The Closet Is Silly”
Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in the UK premier league. The English actor, most famous for playing wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of the Rings franchise, told The Times of London newspaper:
“Come Out, Get Into The Sunshine”: Queer Icon Ian McKellen Encouraged Closeted Celebrities To Not Hide Their Sexualities
And now, almost 40 years after Ian first came out of the closet, he’s encouraging other queer celebrities to follow in his footsteps. “I have never met anybody who came out wh
Ian McKellen feels 'sorry' for LGBTQ+ celebs in 'silly' closet
Ian McKellen is encouraging famous queer people to come out of the closet — and not everyone is taking too kindly to the suggestion. The legendary actor recently spoke with The Times about about Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II.
Ian McKellen encourages other celebs to come out: “Being in the closet is silly”
Working with Evans, as well as gay actor Simon Russell Beale, who played the role in 1990, has McKellen reflecting on being out and in the spotlight. “You don’t have to be gay
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Sir Ian McKellen, 85, says he 'feels sorry' for stars in the closet as he pleads for them to 'come out' as gay
Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his sorrow for celebrities who feel they cannot come out, describing being closeted as 'silly.' The Lord of the Rings actor, 85, is openly gay, having famously come ...
Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ Actors to Come Out: ‘Being in the Closet Is Silly’
“I have never met anybody who came out who regretted it,” McKellen said, who came out himself in 1988. “I feel sorry for any famous person who feels they can’t come out. Being in the closet is silly — ...