Tag: coming out
Three-time Olympic gymnast Tomás González of Chile reveals his homosexuality in his newly published memoir, “Champion: Lessons, Triumphs and Falls of an Olympic Gymnast.”
At 36, González confirmed he was gay in an interview with Latercera, stating, “Yes, I am gay,” before adding, “I chose to disclose this in my...
In May 2022, Jake Daniels, a player for Blackpool FC, made history by becoming the first active male professional footballer in Britain to publicly come out since Justin Fashanu in 1990.
At the age of 17, Daniels shared his sexuality in a candid interview with Sky Sports. Recently, Daniels opened...
The Ipsos LGBT+ Pride 2023 survey has shed light on the diverse landscape of sexual orientation and gender identity across 30 countries, with an average of 9% of the adult population identifying as LGBTQ+.
With a sample size of over 22,500 adults below 75, the survey highlights significant generational disparities...
Mika, the singer behind the hit song “Grace Kelly,” has opened up about facing homophobia in the early years of his career.
In a new interview with the i, Mika revealed that he was often told his music was “too gay” and that he was accused of “brazen homophobia.”
He...
Kae Tempest is a musician, poet, novelist, and playwright, who has won critical acclaim and award nominations in all four fields. Kae will tour Aotearoa later this month in support of their latest album ‘The Line is a Curve’. They talk to Oliver Hall about how coming out and...
All Black No. 1056 Campbell Johnstone made history by becoming the first All Black player to ever come out publicly as gay.
The prop who played three matches for the All Blacks in 2005 also made over 70 caps for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders.
Johnstone, who came out publicly...
Noah Schnapp, best known for his role as Will Byers in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, has come out as gay via social media.
The 18-year-old actor took to social media to share the news with fans opening up about his sexuality in a TikTok reel.
In the reel, Schnapp...
The family of a 16-year-old boy who came out as gay have pleaded guilty to assault after using violence against the teen, claiming he “could be changed.”
Blackburn Magistrate’s Court heard on Wednesday, the 4th of January, that the victim feared for his life after coming out to his family.
The...
