LGBTQ+ Stars Lay Down Brutal Truths on Coming Out
Oh joy, yet another celebrity pep talk—except this one actually might help if you’re panicking about coming out. In honor of Pride Month 2025, E! News corralled a squad of famous faces from Andy Cohen to Chrishell Stause and TikTok’s Chris Olsen to dole out what they call “sage wisdom” for anyone stuck in the closet. Look, I don’t need to tell you that telling your family you’re queer can feel like stepping into a lion’s den, but apparently we needed celebrities to confirm that fear is real. Matt Bomer spilled to OUT Magazine that he split his life into two chapters: pre-parents-knowing and post-parents-knowing, thanks to a heartfelt letter that earned him six months of “radio silence” and one catastrophic blowup. Shocked? I told you so—parents can be dramatic—even if they come around eventually.
Andy Cohen, bless his supportive heart, suggests you start small: pick one loyal friend and let the secret slip. According to The Daddy Diaries author, it’s “an island” tactic—find your anchor before venturing into shark-infested waters. And yes, it’s always “worse in your head than it’s going to be,” so kudos for stating the obvious, Andy. Chris Olsen echoes this by urging newcomers to stack up a chosen family squad. Whether it’s your cousin or your BFF who won’t bail on you, creating a safe crew is basic emotional survival.
If that’s still too much pressure, Jonathan Bennett reminds you that nobody’s got adulthood under control—straight or gay—so calm your existential crisis. The Mean Girls alum points out adults are winging it, too, which means you’re never “too much” or “not enough.” Thanks for the pep talk, but I’m sure high school will appreciate that nugget come prom night.
The real mic drop comes from Chrishell Stause: “If someone truly loves you, your happiness comes before their beliefs,” she says, married to singer G Flip who adds that authenticity is a tidal wave—brace for highs and lows. G Flip, whose openly celebrated relationship with Stause lit up headlines, warns of world judgment but promises euphoria if you ride the waves.
So yes, it might be “night and day” after you spill the tea—and it could get messy first—but these celebs swear it gets better. Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things—but at least you’ll have honesty.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and OUT Magazine, E! News, The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up
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