Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ Actors to Come Out

“Come Out, Get Into The Sunshine”: Queer Icon Ian McKellen Encouraged Closeted Celebrities To Not Hide Their Sexualities
Ian McKellen — film and theatre legend, Gandalf the Grey, and absolute queer icon — is encouraging actors to “get into the sunshine” and not hide who they are.
Ian McKellen encourages fellow actors to come out: 'Being in the closet is silly'
English actor Ian McKellen called on closeted gay actors to “come out” and “get into the sunshine” in an interview published Sunday in The Times of London.
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.'
Ian McKellen Tells Closeted Actors to Come Out as Gay: ‘Being in the Closet Is Silly. There’s No Need for It. Don’t Listen to Your Advisers’
Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can’t come out as gay. The “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” icon has been one of the most prominent gay actors for decades.
‘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:
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'
Ian McKellen on young gay actors who won’t come out: “Being in the closet is silly”
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.
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The British actor, 85, who publicly came out at the age of 48 back in 1988, believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexual preferences private to avoid harming their career. "I have never met anybody who came out who regretted it,
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 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
Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ Actors to Come Out: ‘Being in the Closet Is Silly'
Ian McKellen wants his fellow actors to embrace their gender and sexual identity publicly. In an interview with The Times of ...
Ian McKellen encourages actors to come out as LGBTQ+: “Being in the closet is silly”
Ian McKellen has urged other LGBTQ+ actors to come out as he said "being in the closet is silly" and highlighted the lack of ...