Major Celebs Who Came Out in 2025 (So Far)

Coming out stories kept making headlines throughout 2025, and the year brought a wide mix of stars who shared new details about their identities with fans. Many did it in quick social posts. Others chose interviews, essays, podcasts, or documentaries. No matter the format, each reveal added visibility and clarity about who they are.

From actors and musicians to Olympians and media leaders, these are the notable names who publicly shared new information about their sexuality or gender identity this year. Below you will find when and how they came out, along with the roles or projects people most associate them with, so readers can place each moment in context.

Reneé Rapp

In late May, Reneé Rapp explained that she chose to come out as a lesbian during a January episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and that she asked writers to update a sketch so it reflected how she now identifies. She described the shift as the result of private conversations that gave her the language to be direct with fans.

Rapp is widely known for ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’. She said that naming her identity publicly helped her move forward while promoting new music and touring in 2025.

Anna Camp

Anna Camp shared that she is queer in May and later added that she felt welcomed after the news spread. She confirmed she is dating producer Jade Whipkey and noted that friends and colleagues had already known.

Best known for ‘Pitch Perfect’, Camp paired the personal update with steady film and television work across the year. Her announcement followed red carpet appearances that made the relationship public.

Alexis Floyd

Alexis Floyd spoke for the first time about being queer on the ‘Made It Out’ podcast released on January 28. She described her sexuality as fluid and said that openness felt important as her profile grew.

Floyd plays Simone on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. She also highlighted ongoing support for LGBTQ youth and encouraged listeners to seek community resources in their own cities.

Tanner Adell

Tanner Adell confirmed that she identifies as pansexual in an interview published at the end of March. She said listeners could hear that truth in recent songs and themes that centered on honesty.

Adell continued a busy release schedule through the spring and summer. The coming out moment arrived as her presence in country music expanded with new performances and collaborations.

Teeny Chirichillo

‘Survivor 47’ finalist Teeny Chirichillo came out as a trans man in an April personal essay. He wrote that reflection after filming helped him understand his identity and that he now uses he and him pronouns.

Chirichillo described hearing from viewers who related to his journey. He emphasized that visibility during and after reality television can help people feel less alone.

Jade Carey

Olympic gymnast Jade Carey publicly introduced her girlfriend on March 19. The post marked the first time she spoke about her sexuality and it drew supportive comments from teammates and fans.

Carey is an Olympic gold medalist and a standout for Oregon State. Her quiet coming out added to a growing number of LGBTQ athletes who share their lives with followers.

Yared Nuguse

Olympic middle distance runner Yared Nuguse shared an Instagram post on March 28 that introduced his boyfriend. The message served as his public coming out and it arrived during a high profile season.

Nuguse is one of the top American milers and a national record holder in his event. He continued competing on the international circuit through the spring and summer.

Raegan Revord

‘Young Sheldon’ alum Raegan Revord came out as nonbinary in early September. The actor shared new pronouns with followers and thanked fans for their support.

Revord explained that the timing followed the conclusion of the long running series. They also said that friends and family had known for some time.

Jinkx Monsoon

Jinkx Monsoon said in a late July interview that she identifies as pansexual. She noted that this label sits alongside her previously shared identity as a trans femme nonbinary person.

Monsoon kept a full performance schedule in 2025 with theatre and television appearances. The update arrived while she promoted new stage dates and special events tied to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alumni projects.

Barry Diller

Barry Diller stated in May that he is gay while promoting his memoir. He said his wife Diane von Fürstenberg has long known and supported him.

Diller is a veteran media executive known for work at Paramount, Fox, and IAC. His decision to speak plainly in 2025 placed his orientation on the record during a wide press tour.

Paul Reubens

A posthumous HBO documentary released this year included interviews in which Paul Reubens identified as gay. The material was recorded before his death in 2023 and offered personal details he had not shared publicly.

Reubens is best known for Pee wee Herman on television and in films. The documentary presented family and colleagues who discussed his private life and legacy.

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons

The former ‘Modern Family’ star came out as bisexual on June 16 with a playful video that referenced a line from the show. She followed the post with short notes thanking fans for kind messages.

Anderson Emmons has shifted focus toward music and social media content. She later described the video as an unplanned public coming out since friends already knew.

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