When I Knew

For the writer behind the alternative queer zine Birdsong, a singing mermaid helped him realize he was different.

It was an animated Disney musical that helped the choreographer that put the thrust in Showgirls! The Musical realize he was gay.

It took a pair of matinee idols to teach Miss Richfield 1981 something about herself

A quirky best friend on a popular ’90s show helped this playwright realize he was gay.

It was a gay bar—and He-Man—that helped the Australian drag queen realize she is gay.

This comedian and performer found common kinship with a legendary leader.

For this television host, a hunky cartoon character and a couple flight attendant’s uniforms helped him realize he was gay.

’70s hottie Parker Stevenson helped this Off-Broadway actor realize he was gay.

A steel worker by day/exotic dancer by night helped this queen come to terms with her identity.

For this out crooner, it was passionate feelings for an exchange student that helped him realize he was gay.