The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels Says She Can Go for a Man or a Woman
A Coming-Out Statement for the Sexy Personal Trainer?
The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels may have come out as bisexual. If so, her "healthy love" statement is a smart way to do it
For many in the GLBT community, coming out of the closet is far better than staying in it. Any time you hide who you truly are, you are living a lie, and living a lie can be difficult emotionally. Some celebrities will never come out, because the risk is too great. Those who do feel that it's better than the alternative. If Jillian Michaels wants to come out as bisexual, her statement in Ladies' Home Journal allows her to say it without having to say it. Ask around in the GLBT community and the gaydar on Jillian Michaels is pretty keen. We can put two and two together.
However, the bisexuality label is not an easy one to have. Because a bisexual woman is neither gay nor straight, she is often misunderstood. At best, she is seen as being on the fence, unable to choose. Rather than wrestle with stereotypes about bisexuals, not using the word "bisexual" prevents Michaels from getting into such debates.
Why don't they all just keep it to themselves?
Why doesn't The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels just keep it to herself? Why announce it? Why does so much attention have to be placed on the sexual orientation of a celebrity?
The answer from many in the GLBT community would be because the GLBT community is still discriminated against. When members of the GLBT community are treated the same as members of the straight community, there will be no reason to draw attention to a celebrity coming out. But for now, a celebrity coming out reminds people that the GLBT community exists and helps everyone to become more comfortable with each other. As the famous lesbian writer and activist Audre Lorde wrote, "Your silence will not protect you."
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Biggest Loser Diet Secrets, Weight-Loss Tips from Jillian Michaels - Ladies' Home Journal - Print Magazine
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5 Comments
Post a CommentI LOVE Jillian and what she gives of herself to help people as well. She has a rep for being tough but you can see how much she truly cares for the people she helps. I hope she finds her healthy love because she really deserves it. Also, I can't wait for her new show next week. hehe
who cares?
this is one of those topics that just detract from the Stars and the show.
keep their personal life personal
and get on with the weight loss show.
and I'm not too impresed with the idea that my trainer might get the idea that their job also involves psycho therapy.
(that's your mommy's job) and if you are not licensed in that field- give it a rest.........
I am glad to hear this. The Biggest Loser show virtually always uses family as it's biggest motivator for the contestants to be healthy. What drives the trainers Jillian or Bob to be healthy? I think the trainer's sexualities are very relevant to this show. I am constantly being told people are straight, straight people rarely if ever hide it -- people should feel free to talk of their loved ones regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Although I find Jillian to be too masculine in the traditional sense of the word (and I do not like traditional masculine traits) -- I applaud her for coming out.
TMI in my opinion. I don't think it should be topic no matter what their sexual prferance is. Just not righht(at a loss for the word I'm loooking for here
Our sexuality is only one thing that defines us, but to some people - it is the only thing - which is just too bad. I think people are way too uptight about sexual preferences, but that's just me.