Female LGBTQ+ Stars Who Publicly Dated Men Early in Their Careers

Labels evolve, and many celebrities have been open about identifying as queer, bisexual, or pansexual while also having public relationships with men earlier on. The examples below highlight public self-identification alongside well-documented early relationships, focusing on straightforward facts from interviews and reporting. This is not about speculation, just what they’ve shared and what was publicly known at the time. Here are twenty stars who fit that description.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart has described herself as queer in multiple interviews and public appearances. Early in her career, she was in a high-profile relationship with Robert Pattinson that began during the ‘Twilight’ era. She later discussed understanding her sexuality more fully and being open about dating women. Her public coming-out moments helped contextualize the contrast between those early years and her later statements.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus has publicly identified as pansexual and queer. During her early career, she had widely covered relationships with men, including Nick Jonas and later Liam Hemsworth. She has said her understanding of identity and attraction broadened over time. Her advocacy work has included speaking about fluidity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne has identified as queer and has spoken about pansexuality. Early on, she was linked to men in the tabloids, including Harry Styles, during her modeling rise. As her profile grew, she discussed her attraction beyond one gender and later public relationships with women. She has also talked about industry pressures around labeling and privacy.

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood has publicly identified as bisexual. Early in her career, her most reported relationships were with men, including Jamie Bell and Marilyn Manson. She has since been open about her sexuality and advocacy for survivors. Over time, she’s emphasized visibility and accurate representation of bi identity.

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin publicly identified as bisexual in a widely viewed PSA. At the start of her ‘True Blood’ years, she dated and then married co-star Stephen Moyer. She has consistently explained that bisexuality is not determined by a partner’s gender at any given time. Her statements have been used often in discussions about bi erasure.

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon has described herself as queer and bisexual. Before her long-term relationship with Christine Marinoni, Nixon had a public, years-long partnership with Danny Mozes, with whom she has children. She has addressed how her understanding of identity evolved across different life stages. Her comments have often been cited in conversations about labels and public perception.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson has used “queer” to describe herself when asked about labels. Earlier in her career, she dated men, including an engagement to playwright Tracy Letts that was reported at the time. She later entered public relationships with women and spoke about resisting strict categorization. Press coverage has tracked that shift alongside her growing profile.

Amber Heard

Amber Heard has publicly identified as bisexual. Early in her career, she dated men, most prominently in a highly publicized marriage to Johnny Depp. She spoke at LGBTQ+ events about her orientation and visibility. Her statements have been referenced frequently in media discussions of bi identity in Hollywood.

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez has said she is bisexual in interviews. Early on, she was publicly linked to men, with widely covered relationships and rumors during her breakout action-film years. She later discussed attraction to more than one gender and frustrations with speculation. Her comments have been used to highlight stereotyping around bi celebrities.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has long identified as bisexual. In the early stages of her career, she had public relationships with men, including engagements and long-term partnerships that drew tabloid attention. She has repeatedly affirmed her orientation while advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Her statements are often cited in conversations about bi visibility in pop music.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato has publicly identified as pansexual and queer. Early on, Lovato’s public dating history included men such as Joe Jonas and Wilmer Valderrama. In later interviews and projects, Lovato discussed fluidity and broadened labels for attraction. Their comments have appeared alongside advocacy for inclusive language around identity.

Halsey

Halsey has identified as bisexual and has discussed using she/they pronouns. During early mainstream success, Halsey’s public relationships with men, including G-Eazy, were heavily reported. She has emphasized bi visibility and challenged misconceptions about bi people in monogamous relationships. Her public statements often address industry and fan expectations.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne has identified as pansexual. Early in her career, she had several public relationships with men that were covered widely by entertainment press. She later spoke about understanding her orientation and using language that fit better over time. Her social posts and interviews have highlighted acceptance and fluidity.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora has said in interviews that she has dated both men and women. Early in her career, she had highly publicized relationships with men that coincided with her initial chart success. She later discussed her experiences with attraction beyond one gender. The shift in public conversation around her personal life reflected that clarification.

Stephanie Beatriz

Stephanie Beatriz has publicly identified as bisexual. Before and during her early ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ years, she dated men, and she later married a man. She has used her platform to explain bi identity and the misconceptions that come with it. Her interviews frequently emphasize that partner gender doesn’t invalidate orientation.

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza has identified as bisexual in interviews. Early in her career, reports linked her to men, including collaborations and relationships within the comedy world. She later spoke candidly about attraction to multiple genders and the lack of fuss she preferred around labels. Her comments are often referenced in entertainment profiles about bi representation.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore has said she is bisexual in multiple interviews. Early in her celebrity life, she had numerous high-profile relationships with men that were part of tabloid culture. She later discussed her attraction to women and the evolution of how she talked about it. Her remarks have been part of broader media coverage on fluid identity.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox publicly identified as bisexual years ago. Early on, her most visible relationships were with men, including a long partnership and marriage to Brian Austin Green. She has addressed misconceptions about bi people and the pressure public figures face around labels. Her statements are frequently referenced in pop-culture coverage of bi visibility.

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz has identified as bisexual in interviews. In her early career, she had well-covered relationships with men, including high-profile partners during her rise in film and music. She has since discussed attraction that isn’t limited to one gender. Entertainment outlets often cite her comments when covering queer identity in Hollywood.

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo has publicly identified as queer and bisexual. Earlier in her career, she was in a public relationship with actor Dean-John Wilson that was covered by the press. She later spoke about her sexuality in interviews and on social media. Her remarks have contributed to ongoing discussions about visibility for queer women in film and theater.

Share your additions or any corrections in the comments—who else belongs on this list, based on their own public words and early-career dating history?