Ian McKellen encourages LGBTQ+ actors to come out

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.
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,
'Being in the Closet Is Silly': Sir Ian McKellen Encourages Gay Actors to Come Out
Iconic actor Sir Ian McKellen is known for his many memorable roles, from Magneto in X-Men to Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings. The veteran actor publicly came out as gay in 1988, and now he's urging others to do the same.
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 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 ...