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8 Celebs Who Came Out Later In Life As LGBTQ+ When They Were Ready

While some people might feel pressured to come out as queer or LGBTQ+ at a younger age, others may take their time to fully understand and accept their sexuality. It’s never too late to embrace your true self, and for some people, that means coming out as LGBTQ+ later in life. Celebrities are no exception to this, as some chose to wait until much later to come out to the public as a part of the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about these brave individuals, read on and learn about 8 celebs who came out later in life as LGBTQ+ when they were ready.

Rebel Wilson: Age 41

In early 2021, Wilson revealed that she had come out at the age of 41. Wilson’s announcement was met with support and admiration from her fans and the LGBTQ+ community. “I thought I was searching for a Disney prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney princess,” she said in the Instagram post when she came out to the world.

Ian McKellen: Age 49

In 1988, when he was 49 years old, Sir Ian McKellen publicly came out as gay, becoming one of the most prominent openly gay celebrities at the time. His decision to come out was a courageous one, as it was still considered taboo in many circles to be openly gay.