Last year saw more celebrities than ever bursting out of the closet and into the arms of the LGBTQ+ community, with actors, musicians, athletes, and reality TV stars coming out on social media to millions of fans. Fortunately, 2021 was just as celebratory.
Of course, an ideal society wouldn't require a big coming out, but since sexual orientation and gender identity are still difficult for many people to accept, these stars' contributions on the public stage remain important for those who struggle to come to terms with their authentic selves.
Click through to see which stars publicly came out in 2021.