""I'm HIV-positive undetectable. I acquired HIV when I was 34, and it was really, really bad. I got very, very very sick, lost a lot of weight, had a lot of bad medical complications that a lot of people don't.""
""This is what HIV-positive looks like now. I was able to say everything that I wanted to say through a surrogate.""
Jacob Tierney revealed his HIV-positive status in a 2022 podcast, emphasizing the challenges he faced after his diagnosis. Despite advancements like PrEP, stigma remains prevalent. Tierney's journey has contributed to a renewed conversation about people living with HIV. Other celebrities, like Billy Porter, have also shared their experiences to combat stigma. Porter's character in Pose reflects his own journey with HIV, showcasing the importance of representation and personal narratives in changing perceptions around the disease.
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