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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.
Ian McKellen’s advice for young gay actors is the last thing we’d expect from him
Ian McKellen came out as gay in 1988, a dangerous time for LGBTQ+ people. Now, he thinks closeted gay people in the entertainment industry should be doing the same thing. He explained it all during a recent interview with British newspaper The Times.
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 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.
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'
Here’s Why Ian McKellen Said He Feels “Sorry” For Queer Actors Who Choose To Stay “In The Closet”
The Lord of the Rings star sat down with The Times London to discuss his experiences playing some of the most influential queer roles in British theatre over the years. In case you didn’t know, Ian publicly came out during a BBC radio interview at 48 years old in 1988 — a whole 25 years before gay marriage was legalized in the UK.
Sir Ian McKellen "feels sorry" for celebrities who don't feel like they can come out as gay
"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.
‘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 famous gay actors not to 'stay in the closet'
Sir Ian McKellen "feels sorry" for celebrities who don't feel like they can come out as gay. The 85-year-old actor - who publicly came out aged 48 in 1988 - has urged fellow performers not to keep their own sexuality a secret.
“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.
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Ian McKellen says it’s ‘silly’ for young gay actors to stay in the closet
Sir Ian McKellen has advised young gay actors in Hollywood to come out, stating that it is “silly” to remain closeted. The veteran actor, who came out as gay in 1988, compared the situation of ...
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Ian McKellen on young gay actors who won’t come out: “Being in the closet is silly”
Listen to your gay friends who know better ... with all the agencies begging for his name on their products. Sir Ian McKellen, who publicly came out in 1988 at the age of 48, sharing his ...