Despite growing acceptance in many parts of the world, LGBTQ+ communities continue to face discrimination and resistance because of their identities. Even so, meaningful progress is being made, with increasing visibility and support from public figures helping to drive change.
Throughout 2026, several celebrities publicly embraced their queer identities, offering representation and encouragement to LGBTQ+ fans around the globe. Curious to know which stars came out this year? Click through to discover the full list.
Olivia Colman
In an interview promoting her new film ‘Jimpa,’ Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman said that she never “felt massively feminine.” Colman explained that she “always sort of felt nonbinary” and describes herself as “a gay man.”
Doechii
American rapper and singer-songwriter Doechii didn’t make any major announcement about her sexuality, but she does run a lifestyle side account on Instagram that recently started including the word “lesbian” in its bio. Many eagle-eyed fans noticed the change.
Keke Palmer
The day after Valentine’s Day, actress and singer Keke Palmer made a quick social media check-in on how she feels about romance: “I like no one and I’m almost 100% sure I’m asexual. I have no interest in anyone, but I wish I did.”
Anna Camp
American actress Anna Camp originally became famous following her appearance in the ‘Pitch Perfect’ film franchise. Now she’s even more famous for coming out as bisexual at 43! She went public with girlfriend Jade Whipkey in 2025 and officially came out as bisexual in an interview in 2026. She said she was “really proud” to own her sexuality now.
Piper Curda
She’s best known for her Disney Channel role in I Didn’t Do It and now leading Pixar’s Hoppers, opened up about identifying as asexual. She explained that asexuality refers to sexual attraction rather than romantic attraction, emphasizing that the asexual spectrum is broad and unique to each individual.
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