@ 2026 Equal Entertainment LLC.
All rights reserved

Coming Out

The Advocate covers everything you need to know about coming out, including the latest stories on public figures who come out as LGBT. The process of coming out varies for each person. Some lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people come out to friends and family at an early age, while others lead a more private life. Activists such as Harvey Milk advocated for all LGBT people to come out of the closet, in order to help increase visibility of the cause and sway the hearts and minds of the American public. For many, the process is difficult and ongoing throughout a lifetime.

News

How many LGBTQ+ adults are out of the closet? Almost all — with these exceptions

People

Zane Phillips figured out his sexuality by acting 'stupid in a very specific way'

"Straight boys are stupid with each other in their own kind of way, but I never really accessed that," the out actor recently told PRIDE.com.

Magic Johnson support guide love gay son birthday instagram post

People

Magic Johnson says he'll always 'support, guide, and love' his gay son in moving birthday post

Magic Johnson didn't always support his son EJ, but now the former basketball player is his "biggest fan."

Sports

To this pro men's tennis player, coming out was 'so normal that I didn’t think about it'

Joao Lucas Reis da Silva surprised fans earlier this month when he posted Instagram photos of himself alongside his partner, Gui Sampaio Ricardo.

Coming Out

Celebrate Khalid's coming out with these 12 essential bops

Whether you've been listening to Khalid for years or want to learn more about his music career, check out our comprehensive guide.

Coming Out

R&B star Khalid comes out as gay after being outed

"Next topic please lol," the "Love Lies" singer wrote on social media.

Sports

Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

Music

Shawn Mendes addresses gay speculation in new unreleased song

The singer previewed his song "The Mountain" off his upcoming self-titled album at a recent show.

Fashion

Site Navigation

Coming Out

How many LGBTQ+ adults are out of the closet? Almost all — with these exceptions

Zane Phillips figured out his sexuality by acting 'stupid in a very specific way'

"Straight boys are stupid with each other in their own kind of way, but I never really accessed that," the out actor recently told PRIDE.com.

'Survivor' winner Parvati Shallow comes out as queer and is dating Mae Martin

The reality show star came out right before the 2024.

Dad's heartwarming reaction to his son coming out as gay goes viral 8 years later

On TikTok user is going viral for sharing his dad's moving voicemail in response to his letter coming out as gay.

Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stękała comes out as gay in heartbreaking post mourning partner's death

The 2021 World Championship bronze medalist took to Instagram over the New Year to open up about "the most difficult thing in my life."

To this pro men's tennis player, coming out was 'so normal that I didn’t think about it'

Joao Lucas Reis da Silva surprised fans earlier this month when he posted Instagram photos of himself alongside his partner, Gui Sampaio Ricardo.

R&B star Khalid comes out as gay after being outed

"Next topic please lol," the "Love Lies" singer wrote on social media.

Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

Shawn Mendes addresses gay speculation in new unreleased song

The singer previewed his song "The Mountain" off his upcoming self-titled album at a recent show.

Giorgio Armani reveals first gay crush: 'I couldn't wait to be near him, to be touched'

“I’ve never told anyone about this," Armani recalls. "It’s still a very emotional memory for me."

Utah great-grandma has heartwarming reaction to her great-granddaughter coming out as trans

"It doesn't matter to me if you’re male or female. Whoever is in there, I love," Jenna Tea's 89-year-old great-grandmother Katherine says in a viral video.

Latest Stories

Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week.

Coming Out

"Straight boys are stupid with each other in their own kind of way, but I never really accessed that," the out actor recently told PRIDE.com.

The reality show star came out right before the 2024.

Magic Johnson didn't always support his son EJ, but now the former basketball player is his "biggest fan."

The Tennessee Christian Preparatory School's handbook lists same-sex sexual relations along with bestiality and incest as sins of immorality.

On TikTok user is going viral for sharing his dad's moving voicemail in response to his letter coming out as gay.

The 2021 World Championship bronze medalist took to Instagram over the New Year to open up about "the most difficult thing in my life."

Joao Lucas Reis da Silva surprised fans earlier this month when he posted Instagram photos of himself alongside his partner, Gui Sampaio Ricardo.

Whether you've been listening to Khalid for years or want to learn more about his music career, check out our comprehensive guide.

"Next topic please lol," the "Love Lies" singer wrote on social media.

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

The singer previewed his song "The Mountain" off his upcoming self-titled album at a recent show.

“I’ve never told anyone about this," Armani recalls. "It’s still a very emotional memory for me."

"It doesn't matter to me if you’re male or female. Whoever is in there, I love," Jenna Tea's 89-year-old great-grandmother Katherine says in a viral video.

“I was the only one doing these big action movies and being gay. I was on my own for a long time," the actor recently told Out.