Key Takeaways
- 52 famous faces came out as LGBTQ+ in 2025, including Grammy-nominated musicians, soap superstars, Olympians, and royalty.
- The year saw increased LGBTQ+ visibility, with many celebrities feeling comfortable enough to publicly disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- The list of celebrities who came out in 2025 includes Andrzej Stękała, Jack Haven, Villads Raahauge Jensen, Brianna Chickenfry LaPaglia, Paul Reubens, Alexis Floyd, David Coote, Draven Bennington, Anna Camp, Jenny Blake Isabella, Shobna Gulati, Jade Carey, Lara Rajagopalan, James Tom, Tanner Adell, Bain, Teeny Chirichillo, Yared Nuguse, Airyn De Niro, Martina Sáblíková, Jenni Rose, JoJo Siwa, Isabela Merced, Barry Diller, Aja, Valentina, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Lola Young, Supriya Ganesh, Gracie McGraw, Christine McGuiness, Megan Skiendiel, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Dollya Black, Erik Shoji, Shygirl, Maud Angelica Behn, Kristen West, Pimnara Rumruaymunkong, Cherry, Ally Bross, Mack Fitzgerald, Jinkx Monsoon, Sawyer Hemsley, Mitch Brown, Aimee Yoncé Shennel, Julia Fox, Tiffany Pollard, Raegan Revord, Porsha Williams, Mary Earps, Mika Brunold, and Cocona.
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Visibility in 2025
Despite the ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ pushback, 2025 was a remarkable year for increased LGBTQ+ visibility. Dozens of famous faces, including Grammy-nominated musicians, soap superstars, Olympians, and literal royalty, came out as members of the LGBTQ+ community. This surge in visibility is a testament to the growing acceptance and comfort of LGBTQ+ individuals in the public eye.
January’s LGBTQ+ Reveals
The year began with a bang, as several celebrities came out in January. Andrzej Stękała, a skiing world champion, revealed that he is gay, while Jack Haven, an actor, shared that he uses both he/him and they/them pronouns. Villads Raahauge Jensen, a Danish handball star, also came out as gay, and Brianna Chickenfry LaPaglia, a social media personality, opened up about her sexuality. Paul Reubens, the late actor best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, came out posthumously in a documentary. Other notable reveals in January included Alexis Floyd, David Coote, and Draven Bennington, the child of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington.
February to May: A Wave of Coming-Outs
The coming months saw a wave of celebrities coming out, including Anna Camp, Jenny Blake Isabella, Shobna Gulati, Jade Carey, Lara Rajagopalan, James Tom, Tanner Adell, Bain, Teeny Chirichillo, Yared Nuguse, Airyn De Niro, Martina Sáblíková, Jenni Rose, and JoJo Siwa. Isabela Merced, a star of The Last of Us, confirmed that she is queer, while Barry Diller, a billionaire, spoke publicly about his relationships with men for the first time. Aja, a RuPaul’s Drag Race star, appeared to come out as bisexual, and Valentina, a Drag Race icon, publicly came out as trans.
Summer of Love: June to August
The summer months saw a surge in LGBTQ+ reveals, with Taylor Jenkins Reid, Lola Young, Supriya Ganesh, Gracie McGraw, Christine McGuiness, Megan Skiendiel, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Dollya Black, Erik Shoji, Shygirl, Maud Angelica Behn, Kristen West, Pimnara Rumruaymunkong, Cherry, Ally Bross, and Mack Fitzgerald all coming out. Jinkx Monsoon, a Broadway star and two-time Drag Race champion, revealed that she is pansexual, while Sawyer Hemsley, a Crumbl Cookies co-founder, came out as gay.
Fall and Winter: September to December
The final months of the year saw a continuation of the trend, with Tiffany Pollard, Raegan Revord, Porsha Williams, Mary Earps, Mika Brunold, and Cocona all coming out. Julia Fox, an actress, clarified her sexuality, saying that she is pansexual, while Mitch Brown made history as the AFL’s first out bisexual player. Aimee Yoncé Shennel, a Canada’s Drag Race star, came out as trans, and Julia Fox opened up about her sexuality.
Conclusion
2025 was a remarkable year for LGBTQ+ visibility, with dozens of celebrities coming out and sharing their stories with the world. This increased visibility is a testament to the growing acceptance and comfort of LGBTQ+ individuals in the public eye. As we move forward, it’s essential to continue promoting love, acceptance, and understanding for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.