Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can’t come out as gay. The “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” icon ...

Ian McKellen encourages LGBTQ+ actors to come out: ‘Being in the closet is silly’ By Connor Surmonte Published March 10, 2025, 6:34 p.m. ET ...

English actor Ian McKellen called on closeted gay actors to “come out” and “get into the sunshine” in an interview published Sunday in The Times of London. McKellen, 85, came out in a ...

Ian McKellen has called on younger gay actors to ignore advice to stay closeted and be open about their sexuality. The British actor, 85, who publicly came out at the age of 48 back in 1988, believes ...

Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can’t come out as gay. The “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” icon ...

Sir Ian McKellen has advised young gay actors in Hollywood to come out, stating that it is “silly” to remain closeted. The veteran actor, who came out as gay in 1988, compared the situation of ...

Ian McKellen looks back on the misbegotten "Cats" movie, and his awkward run-in with Harvey Weinstein after losing the Oscar for best actor.

Ian McKellen said in a new interview that he hopes more LGBTQ+ actors embrace their sexuality, explaining that 'being in the closet is silly.' ...

I just became the character.” McKellen began noticing a difference in his work. If he needed to cry onstage, for instance, he found the tears flowing effortlessly in the wake of his announcement.

Out actor Ian McKellen seemingly dismissed criticism that straight actors shouldn’t play gay roles earlier this week. During a Q&A after a special 25th-anniversary screening of the 1997 queer ...