Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ Actors to Come Out

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:
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.
“Come Out, Get Into The Sunshine”: Queer Icon Ian McKellen Encouraged Closeted Celebrities To Not Hide Their Sexualities
And now, almost 40 years after Ian first came out of the closet, he’s encouraging other queer celebrities to follow in his footsteps. “I have never met anybody who came out wh
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
Sir Ian McKellen urges famous gay actors to be out and proud
Lord of the Rings' actor Sir Ian McKellen "never met anybody who came out [as gay] who regretted it". The #1 burger chain in America isn't Five Guys or McDonald's, according to customers. See the top 20.
‘There’s no need for it’: Ian McKellen has a stern message for every closeted actor
Ian McKellen has offered an encouraging message to actors who haven’t yet come out of the closet, insisting that he hasn’t “met anybody who came out who regretted it.” The beloved star shared his thoughts on closeted actors during a recent interview with The Times of London.
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Ian McKellen says it’s ‘silly’ for young gay actors to stay in the closet
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Ian McKellen encourages young gay actors to come out: “Being in the closet is silly”
Sir Ian McKellen at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on December 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jo Hale/WireImage) Ian McKellen has encouraged young gay actors to come out, arguing that it ...
Ian McKellen Urges LGBTQ Actors to Come Out: ‘Being in the Closet Is Silly’
In an interview with 'The Times of London' Sunday, the Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellen urged LGBTQ actors to come out of the closet.