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Most Recent Men in Entertainment Who Came Out of the Closet

Casey C
In the last few years there have been more and more gay men coming out instead of keeping their sexuality a secret. The entertainment world is booming with more gay men speaking out. With more gay men coming out, it makes you wonder who will be next on coming out. Some gay men have kept their sexuality a secret for years fearing it could ruin their careers. These are some of the gay men who have recently come out and admitted being homosexual.

Lance Bass: Lance formally one of the members of Nsync revealed his sexuality to People Magazine. For years Lance hid his sexuality fearing it would ruin Nsync. He realized he had four other band members to consider and he didn't want to come out and possible ruin their careers as well. One of the reasons Lance came out was due to the rumors that were starting. These rumors of his sexuality were starting to interfere with his daily life. Lance went on to say that he is not ashamed of his lifestyle and he does not think it is wrong. He is happier now than he has been through out his life.

Neil Patrick Harris: Neil Harris came out to People Magazine to clear up some rumors. He went on to say he is very proud of his sexuality and he is very content living his life to the fullest. Neil Patrick Harris is most recognized for his leading role on Doogie Howser. He recently returned to television on the hit series, How I Met Your Mother.

T. R. Knight: T. R. Knight who plays Dr. George O'Malley on Grey's Anatomy came out to People Magazine. T. R. Knight stated he wanted to clear up any rumors that may have been out in the public. He stated that he hope's the most interesting thing about him, isn't his sexuality. T. R. Knight was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent two years in Minnesota as part of the acting company at the Guthrie Theater. T.R. has returned to the acting company twice since then to play Richard Miller in Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness. T.R. also had the title role in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. T.R. then located in New York, he performed on Broadway as Tim Allgood in the Michael Frayn's Noises Off. He also played Damis in Tartuffe, with Brian Bedford. T.R. also stared in Charlie Lawrence; he was a series regular opposite Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. T.R. Knight now plays the role on Grey's Anatomy as George O'Malley.

These men coming out may have paved the way for others to come out. Hiding your sexuality will only bring you depression and heartache.

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  • Kendrah Roberts4/28/2007

    The irony is that we all knew it before they did.

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