How 15 Celebs Amazed Us Before, During, And After They Came Out

Jimmy Henton

Nowadays, people are open to gender selection. The LGBTQ+ community is now expanding and getting much support from other people. Therefore, many celebrities have spoken out about their gender choice. Of course, they eventually came out with their pride and our support. Still, all LGBTQ+ members deserve tailored sexual health services and a supportive community. And celebrities play an important role in making the LGBTQ+ community as strong as it is today.
Indeed, we appreciate these celebrities who bravely and proudly came out in the past. From Sir Ian McKellen to Kristen Stewart, they have spoken up for their LGBTQ+ family members and used their voices and influence to support their rights. We can't deny that it's been an epic journey to fight for what LGBTQ+ members deserve. Where do they now? Have they already completed their journey yet?  We all have those questions and wonder how they have changed over the years. Because it has been a long time since these celebrities publicly came out. Is there any significant transformation? Without a doubt, they might not only decide who they are, but also change their appearance and lifestyle.
Today, we have compiled a list of 15 celebrities who have the most amazing transformations. Let’s scroll down and check them out!

#1 Ricky Martin before he publicly came out:

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Ricky Martin when he publicly came out in 2010:

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And here he is today:

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#2 Jim Parsons before he publicly came out:

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Jim Parsons when he publicly came out in 2012:

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And here he is today:

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#3 Sir Ian McKellen before he publicly came out:

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Sir Ian McKellen when he publicly came out in 1988:

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And here he is today:

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 #4 George Takei before he publicly came out:

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George Takei when he publicly came out in 2005: 

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And here he is today:

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#5 Raven-Symoné before publicly coming out:

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Raven-Symoné when she publicly came out in 2013:

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And here she is today:

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#6 Kristen Stewart before she publicly came out:

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She publicly came out in her 2017 opening monologue on SNL.

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And here she is today:

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#7 Lil Nas X before he publicly came out:

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And here he is today:

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#8 Anderson Cooper before he publicly came out:

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Anderson Cooper when he publicly came out in 2012:

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And here he is today:

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#9 Robin Roberts before she publicly came out:

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Robin Roberts when she publicly came out in 2013:

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And here she is today:

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#10 Sarah Paulson before she publicly came out:

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Sarah "came out"  in 2005.

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And here she is today:

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#11 Ellen before she publicly came out:

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Ellen when she publicly came out in 1997:

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And here she is today:

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#12 Don Lemon before he publicly came out:

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Don Lemon when he publicly came out in 2011:

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And here he is today:

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#13 Neil Patrick Harris before he publicly came out:

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Neil Patrick Harris when he publicly came out in 2006:

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And here he is today:

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#14 Tom Daley before he publicly came out:

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Tom Daley when he came out in 2013:

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And here he is today:

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#15 Matt Bomer before publicly coming out:

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Matt Bomer when he publicly came out in 2012:

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And here he is today:

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