There are more and more roles for LGBT characters in television and movies, but there aren’t enough to go around for every gay. That means a queer star might play some of the straight characters on your favorite TV shows. Here are some gay movie stars who have made it into mainstream Hollywood playing straight roles.
These are some of the biggest stars who you may not have known were gay but came out.
8Neil Patrick Harris
Barney Stinson – How I Met Your Mother
The womanizing player, Barney Stinson is played by a gay guy. Talk about legendary!
“I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love.”
Harris is now married to David Burtka since 2014, and they have two children.
