Sir Ian McKellen, an iconic actor known for his roles in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'X-Men', recently encouraged LGBTQ+ actors to embrace their identities openly. In an interview, he expressed that coming out can transform lives for the better and criticized the stigma around being in the closet. Reflecting on his groundbreaking role in 'Edward II', where he portrayed a gay monarch and delivered the first same-sex kiss on British television, McKellen highlighted the importance of authenticity and the joy of embracing one's true self in both life and art.
I feel sorry for any famous person who feels they can't come out. Being in the closet is silly - there's no need for it.
Don't listen to your advisers, listen to your heart. Listen to your gay friends who know better. Come out. Get into the sunshine.
I was thrilled to play a gay man... You don't have to be gay to play Edward II, but it helps.
Almost overnight everything in my life changed for the better... my relationships with people and my whole attitude toward acting changed.
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