This article discusses the journeys of LGBTQ+ celebrities who began their careers on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. It highlights their personal stories of coming out and how they’ve embraced their identities over time. Raven-Symoné announced her identity publicly in 2013, ten years after her iconic role in 'That's So Raven'. Miley Cyrus identified as pansexual in 2016, expressing a desire for personal authenticity. Demi Lovato's journey includes coming out as queer, pansexual, and nonbinary. Josie Totah and Alyson Stoner shared their narratives of transitioning and attraction, respectively, contributing to the discussion of LGBTQ+ representation in media.
Raven-Symoné publicly came out as gay in 2013, noting she had identified as such since age 12, while still starring in 'That's So Raven'.
Miley Cyrus identified as pansexual in 2016, expressing discomfort with the label 'bisexual' as it felt restrictive to her identity.
Demi Lovato publicly emerged as queer with hints in her music, later identifying as pansexual and nonbinary, using they/them and she/her pronouns.
Josie Totah came out as trans in 2018, sharing her journey in a Time Magazine article, revealing her transition began at age 14.
Alyson Stoner articulated their attraction to people of all gender identities in a 2018 Teen Vogue essay, discussing experiences with conversion therapy.
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