Paul Reubens, best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, came out as gay in HBO's posthumous documentary, 'Pee-wee as Himself', which debuted on Jan. 23 at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Freddie Mercury was bi, but regardless, both of them felt that it was okay for them to come out (although Mercury never outright stated it but he also didn’t hide it). Reubens lived in fear of it because he was convinced it would destroy his career. It’s really, really sad because he was an awesome guy.
Waaaaiiiiit a minute, Pee-wee Herman was gay!? Next you’ll be telling me Freddie Mercury was gay! Or Lance Bass!
Freddie Mercury was bi, but regardless, both of them felt that it was okay for them to come out (although Mercury never outright stated it but he also didn’t hide it). Reubens lived in fear of it because he was convinced it would destroy his career. It’s really, really sad because he was an awesome guy.
Ironically Kevin spacey, who did way worse than jerk off in a porno theater, kind of salvaged his career to a degree by coming out as gay
Did he though?
Since his “I am a gay American” speech he’s been in 5 movies and has 2 more upcoming.