We’ve Always Been Here: 5 Openly Gay Hollywood Stars From The Past
These openly gay Hollywood figures risked so much by being honest about their sexuality: judgment, loss of employment, hate – even violence and death.

In 2025, ahead of her new album the following year, Courtney Barnett recorded a live session at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York. Performing 'Creature of Habit' in full, the recording demonstrates a Courtney's signature style of "no frills, no fuss" rock and roll!
These openly gay Hollywood figures risked so much by being honest about their sexuality: judgment, loss of employment, hate – even violence and death.
Documented human suffering is never easy to view or read about and is understandably triggering for many people, but it can be educational, and education is a key to change. An overwhelming amount queer people worldwide (and in my own country) have it far worse than I could imagine, and documentaries such as Welcome to Chechnya bring issues to light that certain groups of people would never see.
While the camera is objectifying her body to invoke a sexual response in male viewers, Lara Croft still defies the expectations of women in action films.
After years of mediocrity, Thunderbolts* is the welcome change MCU fans were waiting for.
Mala tripped over in a company Diwali party, which led to unexpected visits and realizations.
A boy named Max experiences adventure within his own house while staying home alone.