How many LGBTQ+ adults are out of the closet? Almost all — with these exceptions
Around 96 percent of LGBTQ+ adults have come out as queer to at least one person.
October 09 2025 12:55 PM
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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.
Tennessee high school student-athlete banned from graduation after coming out on social media
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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.
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Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stękała comes out as gay in heartbreaking post mourning partner's death
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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.
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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.
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R&B star Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
"Next topic please lol," the "Love Lies" singer wrote on social media.
November 23 2024 11:16 AM
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.
October 22 2024 11:15 AM
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.
October 21 2024 2:30 PM
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."
October 18 2024 8:06 AM
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.
October 07 2024 2:52 PM
Luke Evans is 'shocked' that he's 'still working' after coming out
“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.
August 13 2024 12:08 PM
Yes, the 'business partners' from 'Supermarket Sweep' were a gay couple — and they're still together
Tim Leach and Mark Dammann married in 2008, "the first day you could get married," and now both work as flight attendants.
August 02 2024 1:13 PM
18% of LGBTQ+ adults have never come out — Here's why
Most LGBTQ+ adults come out to their friends and family by age 22, but a significant portion said they have never come out to anyone.
July 31 2024 2:05 PM
George Santos to gays at the RNC: 'Just come out of the closet boys'
The disgraced politician took seriously a satirical post referring to the Republican National Convention as "Grindr's Super Bowl."
July 19 2024 12:31 PM
Lesbian reveals the reality of being LGBTQ+ in Cameroon after president's daughter comes out
After the coming out of Brenda Biya, the president of Cameroon's daughter, one lesbian in the country opens up about being “afraid for my life every day."
July 15 2024 1:00 PM
Cameroon president's daughter Brenda Biya faces backlash from family after coming out
Biya said her mother and brother have both urged her to delete the recent Instagram post revealing her relationship with a Brazilian model.
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U.S. hurdles star Trey Cunningham comes out as gay: 'I had to take my time'
Cunningham did not qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympics but is ranked 11th in the world in the men's 110-meter hurdle race.
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Cameroon president's daughter comes out, reveals relationship with Brazilian model
LGBTQ+ relationships are criminalized in Cameroon, carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison.
July 03 2024 11:35 AM
Devery Jacobs didn't have the 'option to be in the closet' — and she didn't want it
The Reservation Dogs and American Gods actor has a message for queer Indigenous youth.
July 02 2024 11:15 AM