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  • Andy Warhol on Random Gay Celebrities Who Were Out in the 1960s

    (#1) Andy Warhol

    • 1928-08-06
    Artist Andy Warhol was openly gay long before it was accepted in mainstream culture.  His art, musical influences and open lifestyle still serve as inspiration to people all over the world today. 
  • Divine on Random Gay Celebrities Who Were Out in the 1960s

    (#3) Divine

    • 1945-10-19
    Actor/musician Divine began dressing in drag in 1963.  With frequent collaborator John Waters, he helped to bring the LGBT counter culture to a wider audience.
  • Peter Tatchell on Random Gay Celebrities Who Were Out in the 1960s

    (#6) Peter Tatchell

    • 1952-01-25
    Political campaigner Peter Tatchell has been openly gay since 1969.  He is a strong supporter of gay liberation, animal rights and environmental issues.
  • John Waters on Random Gay Celebrities Who Were Out in the 1960s

    (#2) John Waters

    • 1946-04-22
    Hairspray and Polyester director John Waters says that "coming out is so square."  He claims that he has been openly gay since he was 10 years old and he first saw Elvis Presley.
  • Tommy Kirk on Random Gay Celebrities Who Were Out in the 1960s

    (#5) Tommy Kirk

    • 1941-12-10
    Old Yeller actor Tommy Kirk was fired by Walt Disney in 1964 for having a homosexual relationship with a young man. 
  • Salvatore Mineo, Sr. on Random Gay Celebrities Who Were Out in the 1960s

    (#4) Salvatore Mineo, Sr.

    Rebel without a Cause actor Salvatore Mineo was one of the first major Hollywood actors to publicly state that he was gay in the late-60s.

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Homosexuality was definitely a taboo topic in the 1960s, especially in celebrity families at that time. There was no room for communicating sexual orientation in the family. The word homosexuality was not mentioned. In that era, homosexuality was still illegal. For many people, homosexuality was a manifestation of hatred of God, let alone come out. Those outstanding celebrities who came out in the 1960s are undoubtedly pioneers who resist secularity and tradition and make outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ+ movement.

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