Hottest gay celebrities

More and more performers are being upfront regarding their sexuality and gender, spurred on by the decreased chance for adverse reactions aimed toward them. While maintaining privacy is preferable for some - not because of trepidation but from 'God, the paparazzi are really getting under my skin regarding this!' - engagements are proudly announced by others, breakups are displayed for all to observe, and vacation snapshots featuring their cherished partners are posted - and sometimes offspring too!

Equal opportunity and treatment for many individuals in the entertainment industry is still not where it needs to be, but as the number of openly gay celebrities expands each year and as support for them does the same, evening the score is only a matter of time.

In this article here (today), we pay tribute to some of the all-time hottest gay actors who are proudly waving the flag for our incredible LGBTQ community.

1. Olly Alexander

Olly Alexander is a man blessed with a multitude of talents and likewise, numerous problems in his earlier years. You can see him in the British TV series on the BBC, It&8217;s a Sin, and it shows the period leading up to the terrible AIDS epidemic. In contrast, make sure you check him out in Penny Dreadful, a macabre homage to everything gothic.

Alongside acting accolades, Olly is also known far and wide for being the lead vocalist for the pop-synth band Years & Years and for his documentary, Growing Up Gay. The film doesn't just share the stories of other LGBTQ young people battling external prejudice and their own mental health issues, but it also unveils Alexander's own struggles as someone who was aware he was gay while growing up in a world that doesn't always embrace that. He gives inclusive and inspirational talks at schools as an LGBTQ role model when he isn't performing. We could undoubtedly use a few additional role models in the world, not just for our community's younger demographic but simply for everyone!

The instant that Olly captured our hearts occurred during his passionate speech at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival, where he advocated LGBTQ rights and urged the elimination of ableism, racism, and sexism.

2. Luke Evans

Luke Evans is among the most adaptable and prominent actors to come out quietly in the last few years. Given the hopes of agents and publicists to 'preserve' his rising career, he's never been especially forthright regarding his preference in partners. However, he is definitely unwilling to conceal the details!

Despite the fact that he is now single, numerous posts on Luke&8217;s Instagram highlight his former boyfriend, director Rafa Olarra. We might add that the same Insta feed also has some pretty steamy thirst traps!

Hailing originally from Wales, some of Evans&8217; biggest roles are films such as Dracula Untold along with the heroic Bard featured in The Hobbit trilogy. We also adored his portrayal of the vile and vain Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and that was quite an innovative film for Disney in that they presented their first gay character - LeFou, who has feelings for Gaston. Perhaps in a different reality, an alternate ending might have happened where the antagonist lives, deals with his massive ego, and he and LeFou discover a pleasant cottage to adorn with antler-themed décor… A Disnerd can dream, can't they?

3. Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman

Oh Mr. Jeffery - that captivating Canadian smile of yours sure can charm us! In addition to those gorgeous eyes…

Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman began life in an interesting manner; his bio-dad hails from Jamaica, and his mother is from the UK, but he was raised by an adoptive family amid the chilly climate of Alberta, Canada. He also grew up understanding that he was unlike all the hunting aficionados and athletes, because becoming a performer was all that he wanted.

He made that dream materialize with his starring role as Jay on UnReal, encouraged by his family and despite the more conservative opinions of his hometown. While initially, the character was written as straight, one of the producers volunteered to alter him so that he would be more sensitive to the actor's truth once the show was picked up beyond the pilot episode. Should more networks and shows cultivate this habit, we'd have considerably more diverse shows to view!

Jeffery also served as a (questionable!) judge on the RuPaul Canada's Drag Race spinoff and has filled in as a fashion model ever since the age of sixteen.

4. Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris has to be among the most well-known individuals in Hollywood's gay community ever since he revealed that he was gay during an interview in 2006. We are aware that he is gay. You know he is gay. Even those who wouldn't recognize him from their neighbor&8217;s house cat know he is gay!

However, Burt Reynolds (yes, you read correctly!) jokingly kissed Harris on the set of the B.L. Stryker detective drama television series in the 1980s, and that's when Harris became certain. And if his more recent performance as the debonair womanizer Barney on How I Met Your Mother was something you enjoyed, you were most likely astonished when you learned the truth - we definitely were! Starring with Olly Alexander, Harris played a role in the 2021 BBC hit series It&8217;s A Sin more recently, putting on a rather remarkable British accent!

Although Neil PH has been romantically involved with women previously, we believe it is reasonable to assert that he is happier with his spouse, David Burtka, and their cute twins, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace.

5. Ben Whishaw

Ben is an adorable guy! It&8217;s just impossible to avoid falling in love with his youthful charm…

Ben has had roles in many well known films like the voice of Paddington Bear, the newest Mr. Banks featured in Mary Poppins Returns, Suffragette, The Danish Girl, and as the Millennial Q throughout the James Bond movies - Skyfall, Spectre, in addition to No Time To Die. Also, he has appeared in significant dramatic plays like 'The Crucible' and 'Hamlet'. In other words, when the topic turns to acting, this dude is much more than just a pretty face!

However, the icing on the cake? We recall becoming quite thrilled when Ben came out famously in 2013. Even though being in the spotlight outside of character roles was never his strength, he did come forward enough to reveal that in 2012, he and his partner, Mark Bradshaw (aren&8217;t rhyming last names a favorable indication?) - entered into a civil partnership. We&8217;re surely excited to see more of Ben W's upcoming movies!

6. Matt Dallas

Oh Mr. Matty, just show us a little bit of that endearing smile of yours and we just lose our minds…

Matt Dallas, who achieved stardom in Kyle XY, waited years after his inaugural show ended to come out to the broader world, albeit it wasn't a decision he made on his own. Given the uncertain atmosphere of Hollywood in the early 2000s, agents and producers (they are quite domineering, aren't they?!) advised him to remain silent regarding his sexuality. However, he came to the conclusion in 2013 that hiding himself was no longer acceptable.

Other big-screen roles that we enjoyed seeing Matt star in include the pastor John featured in the supernatural horror film Along Came the Devil, Greg Carlyle in the Lifetime thriller film A Daughter&8217;s Plan to Kill, and as Bobby Browning featured in the romantic comedy Nearly Married.

On the romance side, Matt wedded the strikingly gorgeous musician Blue Hamilton in July of 2015. The handsome duo revealed that they had adopted a two-year-old child named Crow on their Matt and Blue Youtube Channel later that year.

7. Keiynan Lonsdale

Keiynan is an Australian-Nigerian actor, dancer, and also a singer-songwriter. He&8217;s remarkably compelling to watch on screen, especially when he melted our hearts in Love, Simon!

When it comes to his sexuality, utilizing labels isn't his preference, but he proudly declares his identity throughout every aspect of his career. Besides being an award-winning actor, he is also a sought-after fashion model (he appeared at Paris fashion week to be precise!) along with a musician boasting a potent and colorful single: Rainbow Dragon. As well as that adorable moment in RuPaul&8217;s Drag Race: All-Stars 4 during which he served as the ‘Snatch Game of Love' task's guest judge…swoon!

Despite potentially being bashful in his younger days, at least outside of performing, he radiates confidence and has aspirations to encourage up-and-coming art enthusiasts to follow their hearts. We understand we're motivated to continue doing the things we love together, both by renowned celeb icons and our incredible audience!

8. Luke Macfarlane

Is Luke Macfarlane someone you recognize? Does he evoke strangely festive emotions within you, regardless of the current season? Should you occur to be a follower of Hallmark Channel's plentiful variety of Christmas films (and really, who isn't?!) - odds are you've seen him fairly often.

The world capital of cheesy rom-coms that put viewers in a holiday mood has cast him in eight separate films throughout recent years. Makes you ponder if he's truly that holly-jolly in everyday life, or if ugly Christmas sweaters simply look good on him?

This extremely handsome Canadian has likewise had a fair few boyfriends sprinkled throughout his time on the small screen, Wentworth Miller included, but in general he&8217;s a pretty private man who keeps his work and personal life distinctly apart as much as possible.

9. Brian J. Smith

We&8217;ve each swooned over the super appealing cop, Will Gorski featured in the Netflix smash hit, Sense8 right? Above all, after those pretty racy scenes involving Lito…

Brian likewise played the main role in Treadstone - a serial spin-off from the 'Bourne' films. Watch out for him in upcoming blockbusters, especially the long-awaited Matrix 4.

Brian famously came out in a 2019 interview with Attitude Magazine, during which he confessed that it was not always an option for him to be open about his identity as he grew up. Seeing that he was a native Texan who was raised throughout the much more conservative 1980s, it&8217;s no surprise that he felt like the odd man out until he set foot on stage. He had the freedom to be whoever he wanted there, and it was one spot where he didn't have to be concerned about coping with judgmental neighbors or any other naysayers. Fortunately, he did not need to worry in the least about his family; they were already aware of everything and encouraged him regardless of the 'popular' beliefs at the time.

For a large number of us, non-LGBTQ+ relatives and friends providing support often makes the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving, but nobody ought to have to plead or battle for it.

10. Darryl Stephens

Darryl Stephens and his most notable role, the lead character featured in the television dramedy Noah&8217;s Arc, share a lot in common, and while that is a benefit, there is also a touch of a curse. Both he and the titular character are in search of something more than trivial text message exchanges and casual hookups, their personalities aren't completely interchangeable, as Noah lacked certain limitations that he possesses.

However, it seems as though this gets lost when fans reach out in the hopes of getting advice, and potential partners reach out hoping for a 'relationship.' Seriously, some folks simply can't get a clue. He wants to keep bringing audiences positive examples of a gay black man discovering healthy love in a field that frequently encourages the contrary as the stereotype, nevertheless.

You can see the dashing Darryl in various other films including From Zero To I Love You, Bolden, Boy Culture, and Another Gay Movie.

11. Blake Young-Fountain

Blake Young-Fountain has devoted every second he had to perfecting his acting talents since he was extremely young, regardless of whether it meant abstaining from the social scene and dating game in the interim. While that might be unfortunate for any potential admirers, his fans unquestionably value his endeavors.

Given his performances in The Skinny and Blueprints, it is no surprise that he is committed to perfecting a broad spectrum of eccentric habits and mannerisms that give each character unique personalities. He offers a shining example of the way Hollywood, LGBTQ, or otherwise, ought to be: dedicated and enthusiastic about his profession without the secondary motives.

Various other gems where you can see Blake include Grownish, The Mindy Project, Pet Peeves, I Am Michael, Let Clay Be Clay, in addition to The Houseboy. A quirky detail that we adore concerning Blake Y-F: his mother adored the soap opera Dynasty so intensely that she named him after her favorite character - Blake Carrington!

12. Lance Bass

Any NSYNC fanatic who knows their stuff knows about Lance Bass - after all, he was the bass vocalist for the wildly popular boy band. However, until he announced his relationship with a participant on The Amazing Race after the 2006 season, the world at large was unaware (only suspected!) that he was gay.

According to multiple sources, this was not his initial foray into dating men; but, it was the paparazzi's detection of the couple that caused him to finally set the record straight in an autobiography titled Out of Sync. His coming out and his resulting LGBTQ activism led to him receiving the Human Rights Campaign's 'Visibility Award' back in October of 2006, and we truly commend him for that!

Apart from his time spent in NSYNC, Lance enjoyed a fairly colorful movie career, having roles in films like On The Line, Love Wrecked, and Such Good People, not forgetting an entire host of cameos in Cursed and Zoolander.

13. Jonathan Bennett

Whether he is giving out scrumptious baking challenges as Food Network's Cake Wars host or informing Lindsay Lohan that it is October 3rd throughout the classic Mean Girls, Jonathan Bennett is 'so fetch!' regardless of the circumstances.

And now, we&8217;re just hungry as we think about all that incredible dessert…

The role of the first LGBTQ romantic lead in a Hallmark Christmas movie, The Christmas House, which was broadcast during last year's holiday season, went to Jonathan Bennett. And additionally, he is also using Aaron Samuel's perpetually growing celebrity to his advantage by offering Mean Girls-themed Pride shirts to help The Trevor Project (a superb support hotline targeted at LGBTQ youth).

We may just order a shirt or two the next time our wardrobes require some sprucing up!

14. Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto, who is most famous for playing Spock in the most recent iterations of the Star Trek universe, made the decision to come out in the aftermath of Jamey Rodemeyer's horrific suicide in 2011, as opposed to continuing to hide from his followers and fans. He wanted to communicate to his audience that they are not the only ones who are experiencing those feelings, and that no degree of societal rejection ought to rob you of your joy and love.

Even though he likewise played the main antagonist featured in the Heroes series, his actions off-screen reflect support for his community, and we thought they were nothing short of heroic! We wish that it didn't necessitate such drastic actions in order for us to come together and stand tall.

Other significant film roles for Zachary include appearances in the Emmy nominated American Horror Story: Asylum, Margin Call, What&8217;s Your Number? in addition to Hotel Artemis.

15. Wentworth Miller

When it relates to public attention, Wentworth Miller hasn't always been the most open about his orientation. As with many other performers, he preferred to mostly keep his love life to himself unless he had no other option.

We can't fault him, being badgered by busybodies can get tiring, no matter how famous you are. However, after declining an invitation to a Russian film festival given their anti-LGBTQ legislation back in 2014, connecting the dots didn't take much effort. With good reason, the Prison Break star felt uneasy promoting an event held in a nation where members of his community were so vehemently ostracized and suppressed because of who they love.

We hope that someday the world will be accessible for all of us to explore and journey without the need to tiptoe around!

Just when Wentworth couldn't become any hotter, he also starred as the love interest featured in Mariah Carey's music video We Belong Together.

16. Matt Bomer

Any Magic Mike followers out there? Obviously, there are!

Regardless of your orientation, it's tough to resist Channing Tatum, or his co-star Matt Bomer. What I mean is, have you looked at him? He's also an option for soap opera fans, White Collar fans, in addition to individuals throughout the widespread and ever-changing American Horror Story fanbases.

Do you guys like philanthropists? Same!

Bomer's your man for that too. As a matter of fact, he publicly came out at the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards back in 2012, while getting recognized for his work throughout the feature film The Normal Heart, which is a dramatic exposé about the government's depressing treatment of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Bomer expressed gratitude to his three sons and his spouse, Simon Halls, for being supportive of his career.

With his Golden Globe Award, Critics&8217; Choice Television Award, plus even a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, this dude is also extremely talented.

17. Cheyenne Jackson

For those of you who have or are acquainted with young kids at their Disney obsession stage (or for those who never aged out of yours!), then you&8217;ve probably seen Cheyenne Jackson featured in the third instalment of Descendants, where he assumes the role of Hades, the crabby cerulean ruler of the Underworld.

Fiery blue hair as well as long leather jackets undoubtedly suit our Cheyenne well!

Should the youngsters of Disney villains not be dark enough for you, Jackson has likewise appeared in multiple seasons of American Horror Story, and during one of those, he starred alongside Lady Gaga as her sidekick!

Far from being a resident of the doom and gloom that some of his characters are, the man himself is a devoted husband to Jason Landau, a loving father of fraternal twins, and the owner of two gorgeous pups. Along with the periodic thirst trap included for good measure, Cheyenne maintains our amusement with all the adorable family antics on his Instagram…

18. Michael Urie

Michael Lorenzo Urie (who is unrelated to the lead vocalist for "Panic! at the Disco") has consistently been an actor, though the character that he portrayed the most prior to coming out was a representation of himself.

As Marc St. James featured in Ugly Betty - Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa Williams) assistant - he is most widely known. During Season 7, he likewise appeared as the Snatch Game episode's guest judge on RuPaul&8217;s Drag Race (as can be seen in the video below).

He felt forced to hide his real self out of self-preservation when he was younger and residing in Texas, even though his peers found his gay 'imitations' amusing. He even had worries about being typecast during the early stages of his acting career if he revealed himself. Having landed a role throughout The Temperamentals, though, it came to light that Hollywood somewhat acknowledges the fact that not all LGBTQ characters have to conform to the same simplistic stereotypes…and they shouldn't!

19. Chris Salvatore

We&8217;ve got the ideal actor for you if you have a liking for bawdy comedy series!

As Zach, Chris Salvatore has appeared in all three of the gay All You Can Eat films between 2009 and 2012. And as another perk, one of his songs landed on the soundtrack for the very first film that he was in. Further accolades feature performances in TV shows such as Paradise Pictures, Girlfriends of Christmas Past, and cameos in Fire Island, together with the movies By The Way, Paternity Leave, as well as BearCity 3.

He likewise does charitable work for the Gay American Heroes Foundation (a charity that opposes bullying) and initiates GoFundMes to assist his senior neighbors in need if performing and singing do not particularly tickle your fancy.

Moreover, he is extremely easy on the eyes, he has a heart of gold.

20. Chris Colfer

Rejoice, Glee fans - we haven&8217;t forgotten about you!

As the person who played among the most well-known openly gay characters of recent times, Chris Colfer was required to be on the list. While everyone knew about Kurt Hummel (in addition to knowing this himself from a young age and was proud to not have to hide!), he first publicly came out to his fans in 2009.

Following having been bullied in childhood due to his openness, several of the offenders came back after he gained fame and said that they were his friends. How tacky! Nevertheless, with a successful writing career topping off his outstanding acting and a gorgeous boyfriend by his side, he doesn't let the fakers keep him down.

Among a wealth of awards and nominations, Chris continued to write, create, and act in the movie Struck by Lightning along with authoring the 'Land of Stories' books.