It’s Nationwide Coming Out Day, and Ellen DeGeneres is marking the event with a loved-up pic.
On Sunday, DeGeneres shared an intimate picture of herself being embraced by spouse Portia de Rossi; the couple started relationship in 2004 and wed in 2008.
“Right here’s to celebrating popping out whereas we’re all staying in,” quipped the speak present host, who famously confronted backlash and noticed her ABC sitcom be canceled after she went public about being lesbian in 1997.
As quite a few political figures and allies posted messages of help, different LGBTQ stars shared their very own popping out tales and notes of solidarity.
Popping out is a course of. No matter stage you might be in right this moment, I hope you already know you might be supported, you might be celebrated, you might be beloved. 🖤🤎💙💓🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜#NationalComingOutDay
— Clea DuVall (@cleaduvall) October 11, 2020
🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
Thanks to the entire courageous souls who got here out of their closets— whether or not it’s willingly or unwillingly.
You carved a path for the remainder of us and we are going to endlessly stand in your mighty shoulders. #NationalComingOutDay #SafeAndAble
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) October 11, 2020
Comfortable Nationwide Coming Out Day!
I at all times take pleasure in making my spouse blush, however among the most necessary queer icons to me are the trail-blazers of yesterday:
✳️ Oscar Wilde
✳️ Bessie Smith
✳️ Virginia Woolf
✳️ Gertrude & Alice
✳️ James Baldwin
✳️ Eleanor Roosevelt
✳️ Audre Lorde https://t.co/Bmpo70VAuv— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) October 11, 2020
It’s Nationwide Coming Out Day & I need to say that whereas life is rarely a simple highway, being snug in your personal pores and skin makes it a very wonderful journey. Keep in mind that your reality is your alternative and everytime you’re prepared, we’re right here for you & you might be beloved. Oh, and also you rock!
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) October 11, 2020
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