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  • Gerry Studds on Random Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

    (#10) Gerry Studds

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    Congressman Gerry Studds publicly acknowledged that he was gay in 1983, after he was suspected of having a sexual relationship with an underage page. Studds was the first openly gay member of Congress.
  • Martina Navratilova on Random Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

    (#9) Martina Navratilova

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    Tennis star Martina Navratilova came out publicly as gay in 1981. She is an outspoken advocate of LGBT rights.
  • Ian McKellen on Random Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

    (#2) Ian McKellen

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    The Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellen came out to the public in 1988 in an interview with BBC Radio 3. He is a co-founder of the LGBT rights group Stonewall.
  • Rupert Everett on Random Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

    (#7) Rupert Everett

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    My Best Friend's Wedding actor Rupert Everett came out to the public as gay in the late 80s. Everett has stated that he does not think that coming out was the best career decision.
  • Stephen L Frye on Random Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

    (#11) Stephen L Frye

    Openly gay comedian Stephen Fry gained fame in the 1980s writing and performing comedic revues for the BBC. He wrote with Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson.
  • Barney Frank on Random Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

    (#5) Barney Frank

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    In 1987, Massachusetts Senator Barney Frank became the one of the first United States Congressman to come out as gay. In 2012 he married his partner, Jim Ready.

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Many celebrities in the 1980s had a significant influence on the LGBTQ+ community. From their songs to movie roles to their ideas and advocacy, these celebrities have become icons of queer people all over the world. In the 1980s, homosexuals faced enormous challenges more than ever. By the mid-1980s, there were still 25 states that banned homosexual sex. 

Under the conflict of two different cultures and values, the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States is not smooth. Here the random tool lists 11 great gay celebrities who have the courage and determination to come out in the 1980s, including Boy George,  Barney Frank, Elton John, etc.

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