Being a talented actor in Hollywood means being able to play any type of character. As it happens, there are a lot of openly gay stars that play straight characters, and they totally have us all fooled!
Of course, your sexuality definitely doesn’t define how well you play a specific role, but it’s pretty interesting to see some of our favorite celebs play some very convincing parts!
Both very opposite of Jane in real life.
Jane is actually openly a lesbian and was married to Lara Embry for three years before their divorce in 2014. She was also named one of the “10 Amazing Gay Women in Showbiz” by Power Up.
Look at those locks!
He came out as gay in 2010, and said “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.”
She spoke at the Human Rights Campaign’s “Time to Thrive” conference, and said, “I’m here today because I am gay. And because… maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time.”
The two broke up, and Kristen has announced that she’s now happily in a relationship with film producer Alicia Cargile.
He is actually a very openly gay man who is married to David Burtka. They have two children together (who are SUPER adorable, by the way).
She then realized she was a lesbian, but didn’t publicly announce it until almost a decade later.
Of course, Sheldon is in one of the most awkward relationships ever with Amy Farah Fowler.
In real life, Jim is openly gay and has been in a relationship with Todd Spiewak for ten years.
David actually came out as gay in 2007 and has been now with his husband, Brian Hargrove, for over 20 years.
He had a few female love interests on the show and was even married at one point.
T.R.’s co-star, Isaiah Washington, was fired from the show for making homophobic remarks towards him. After the controversy, he came out publicly, and has been married to Patrick Leahy for three years now.
