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18 celebrities who came out as LGBT in 2022, so far: from Rebel Wilson and Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause to music stars Janelle Monáe and Emeli Sandé, and RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Bosco and Willow Pill

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From Rebel Wilson to Janelle Monaé, the media visibility of LGBT celebrities remains vitally important. Photos: Instagram
From Rebel Wilson to Janelle Monaé, the media visibility of LGBT celebrities remains vitally important. Photos: Instagram
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  • Rebel Wilson confirmed her relationship with fashion designer Ramona Agruma in an Instagram post, while comedian Jerrod Carmichael came out on his HBO special Rothaniel
  • Janelle Monaé opened up to Jada Pinkett Smith, Amybeth McNulty ‘accidentally’ came out on Twitter, while Jack Daniels is only the UK’s second publicly gay footballer

Celebrities coming out should no longer be groundbreaking, but visibility in the media is super important. So let’s celebrate the numerous celebrities who have come out this year – and top of the list is the recent addition, Hollywood star Rebel Wilson.

1. Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson with partner Ramona Agruma at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, California, in March this year. Photo: FilmMagic
Rebel Wilson with partner Ramona Agruma at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, California, in March this year. Photo: FilmMagic
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Pitch Perfect actress and comedian Rebel Wilson came out in June by revealing that she is dating fashion designer Ramona Agruma.
In her Instagram post, she wrote, “I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince … but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess 💗🌈💗#loveislove.”

2. Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé opened up about her relationship in an interview with British tabloid Metro. Photo: @emelisande/Instagram
Emeli Sandé opened up about her relationship in an interview with British tabloid Metro. Photo: @emelisande/Instagram

British singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé revealed that she was in a relationship with a woman earlier this year.

Asked if she identified as bisexual, Sandé said, “I’m not sure what I identify as but I guess so. I just feel like I should fall in love with whoever I fall in love with.”

3. Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael revealed that he is gay during his HBO special. Photo: @awardscircuit/Instagram
Jerrod Carmichael revealed that he is gay during his HBO special. Photo: @awardscircuit/Instagram

During his HBO special Rothaniel, which was released in April, comedian Jerrod Carmichael revealed that he is gay.

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