Famous Gay People

When you first find out your child or loved one is gay, lesbian or bisexual, you not only are shocked and or confused but you are worried for them.

You are worried that they will live a life of secrecy and that they wont have the same opportunity to do well in their working and social life.

This is not true for most homosexual people.

You may not realise that there are lots and lots of very successful homosexual people within your own community.

Some of these are famous gay people and others maybe doctors,lawyers, teachers, councillors, local business owners, judges, musicians, actors, writers, tradesmen, taylors, shop assistants etc, the list goes on.

These are all people holding good jobs, earning good money and helping the communities they live in. You just may not know they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

Every person is different regardless of their sexual preference.

Please believe that your child or loved one will not be unsuccessful and unhappy just because they are homosexual.

I have listed just a few famous gay people for you to take note of. Some you may or may not already be aware of and some you may be shocked to know of.

Some are from a long time ago and some are from recent times.

Joan Armatrading - British Pop Singer

Stephen Gately - Singer - Boyzone

Montgomerey Clift - Actor

Ellen Degeneres - Actor

Hans Christian Anderson - Writer

Oscar Wilde - Writer

Leonardo Da Vinci - Artist

Michelangelo - Artist

Conchita Martinez - Tennis Player

Martina Navratilova - Tennis Player

Rock Hudson - Actor

Freddie Mercury - Singer/Musician

Elton John - Singer/Musician

Bob Paris - USA former Mr Universe

David Pichler - American Diver

Boy George - Singer

Michael Kirby - Australian High Court Judge

K.D. Lang - Singer

Melissa Etheridge - singer

George Michael - Singer

Greg Louganis - Olympic Diver

Chastity Bono - Daughter of Sonny and Cher

These are only a few famous gay people but of course you don't have to be famous to be successful and happy.