When people break-up they always want to experience other people, be it straight away or after a couple of months, but what isn’t so common is when one of the people decides to go gay. But after all this is Hollywood so here is a list of 10 celebrities that decided to play for the same.
Since the shock of Christina Aguilera‘s recent divorce announcement from Jordan Bratman, it’s been revealed that Aguilera turned to Samantha Ronson for emotional support when her marriage started to crumble. And it’s been said that Jordan eventually “found himself unnecessary in his wife’s life.” And during their marriage, it’s been said that Christina picked up women at gay bars around Los Angeles, one solicited woman said, “The bodyguard told me it was an understanding within their marriage and that she brings girls home and Jordan’s okay with it… I met Christina in the bathroom and she told me she liked to play with girls.” Well, perhaps Christina and Ronson can be of comfort to each other now that their loves are lost? We’ve rounded up a few other celebs who went gay after their big breakups or divorces.
Back in the mid-‘90s, Anne Heche dated Steve Martin for two years but eventually left him for Ellen DeGeneres, whom she dated until 2000. It’s even been rumored that Heche was Martin’s inspiration for Heather Graham‘s character in “Bowfinger,” who hooked up with Bowfinger to get ahead but ends up with “the most powerful lesbian in Hollywood.” Martin denies any similarities. Guffaw.
Cynthia Nixon was dating an English professor named Danny Mozes for 15 years and had two children with him, but got separated in 2003 when she began seeing education activist Christine Marinoni. Nixon and Marinoni got engaged in 2009 and now raise Nixon’s kids together.
After Al and Tipper Gore got divorced after 40 years of marriage, it was rumored that Gore was “caught up in a nasty gay affair.” Of course, there were also rumors that he was sexually harassing homely female hotel masseurs, so it’s hard to know who to believe.
Meredith Baxter played the matriarch on “Family Ties” and had five kids from three different marriages. After her third divorce in 2000, Meredith admitted that it took a few years before she “discovered herself” and began dating Nancy Locke, who she’s been with since 2005. She didn’t come out of the closet until 2009 though, when the National Enquirer printed pictures of her on a gay cruise.
Portia de Rossi says that she has known she was a lesbian since she was little, but she married documentary filmmaker Mel Metcalfe in 1996, in an effort to get a green card. After their divorce in 1999, Portia said “it just obviously wasn’t right” and began dating singer Francesca Gregorini for 4 years, eventually falling for and marrying Ellen DeGeneres in 2008.
Former N’Sync member Lance Bass dated women until he was 22 years old, including “Boy Meets World” actress Danielle Fishel. Bass knew he was gay early on but thought it would be “something that I would have to hide my whole life.” Of dating women, Bass said, “I’ve definitely, you know, been with women. And I’ve had great relationships with them where I was definitely in love. It’s just I grew to a point where deep inside I knew that I could never truly have a relationship with a woman. I don’t know if they ever suspected. It was never brought up.” Instead of keeping up with the charade, Bass came out in 2006.
After losing her spot on “The View,” Star Jones‘s marriage to Al Reynolds also fell apart. Reynolds spoke up afterward, mentioning that he takes pride in his appearance and “some people call that kind of soft” or “metrosexual.” He also said that he agreed to leave his plush Wall Street job to support Star’s career. But apparently, all of that was in order to deny that he was gay as the rumor mill persistently insisted.
Tom Cruise‘s “Top Gun” love interest, Kelly McGillis has two kids from two marriages, but came out last year after having “battled with her sexuality for more than 40-years.” She denied her homosexuality in 2007, after appearing on “The L Word” but last month, Kelly married her girlfriend Melanie Leis, who she met when Leis worked at the restaurant McGillis owned with her then-husband Fred Tillman.
In her teen years, Jodie Foster was involved with Scott Baio and used to make out with him on the set of “Bugsey Malone” and “Foxes.” Foster began dating producer Cydney Bernard in 1993, while raising two sons from unknown father(s) but only admit to that relationship 14-years later at a Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast. The two broke up in 2007.
source: 10 Celebs Who Went Gay After Their Breakup [The Frisky]
Happy Friday! Once again, we’ve got the best of the best in celebrity quotes this week! Jessica Simpson talks about farting (gasp!), Bruce Willis pays homage to Lady Gaga with his meat hat and Snooki is lusting after a makeout session with Lance Bass.
“He was sitting at the end of the bed, and he had no clothes on whatsoever…He was all tan. Has all those tattoos – which I love.…And I thought, ‘You done good, girl.’ I sure wasn’t thinking of his high-pitched voice.”
– Victoria Beckham, on what she admires about her husband David, to Marie Claire
“This link just made my morning! RT @OMGFacts: The average person farts about 14 TIMES each day!”
– Jessica Simpson, on Twitter
“My husband thinks it’s so odd that so many women hit on me. Gay men too. They say to me, ‘Well, I’m not straight, but if I was…’”
– Christina Hendricks, on her surprising mass appeal, to Harper’s Bazaar
“I’m far from SKINNY….but I’m at least far from Shamu…no insult to Shamu intended.”
– Kirstie Alley, after shedding the first 50 lbs. of her 90-lb. weight-loss goal, on her new diet program, Organic Liason
“My teen crush was Lance Bass. But then he [revealed he] was gay, and I was like, ‘Awww.’ But he’s still so hot. I would still make out with him.”
– Snooki, to People
“It’s a 100% ground beef sirloin. Top shelf, organic.”
– Bruce Willis, sporting his own Lady Gaga-inspired meat hairpiece, of which David Letterman took a bite out of on his late-night show
“Now I’ve got to stop making jokes about fat people, which is annoying. When I was fat, it was okay.”
– Ricky Gervais, on the downside of losing 20-plus pounds, to People
“My breasts are saggy, I’ve got cellulite, my hips are bigger, but I love it.”
– Jessica Alba, embracing her post-baby body, to British GQ
“I married my first husband because we wanted to sleep together. It lasted six months and we were in bed for six months.”
– Betty White, on why her first marriage didn’t last, to AARP
“It would’ve been no good for me meeting the right person 10 years ago because I was still a lunatic. Not to mention that Katy was 15.”
– Russell Brand, who’s grateful he got to clean up his act before meeting fiancée Katy Perry, to People
In September, five teenage boys killed themselves after being physically or verbally (or both) assaulted for being gay.
The suicides of Tyler Clementi, 18, Billy Lucas, 15, Asher Brown, 13, Justin Aaberg, 15, and Seth Walsh, 13, have brought national attention to the epidemic of bullying in American schools.
Now, a number of stars, many of whom have personal experience with anti-gay bullying, are speaking out in hopes of raising awareness and providing support to teens and young adults who are being victimized or who are having trouble dealing with their sexuality. The topic is also addressed in a cover story for this week’s People magazine and in a week-long series on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360.
Most recently, ‘Project Runway‘ mentor Tim Gunn spoke candidly about his own suicide attempt and his support for The Trevor Project, a national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth. “I understand the desperation. I understand the despair,” an emotional Gunn said with tears in his eyes. “And I understand how isolated you can feel … It will get better. I promise.”
Comedienne Sarah Silverman has inspired some controversy by positing that a national atmosphere of institutionalized homophobia, as exemplified by the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy as well as campaigns for constitutional amendments to ban civil marriage for same-sex couples, are at the heart of this epidemic.
(Warning: Explicit Language)
Other celebrities involved: Ellen DeGeneres, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill O’Reilly, Anne Hathaway, Jenny McCarthy, Daniel Radcliffe, Lance Bass, Ian Somerhalder and Kristin Cavallari.
Lance Bass has been seeing Lorenzo Martone, the onetime fiance of designer Marc Jacobs, for two months, People magazine reports.
“They’re dating each other regularly, really like each other and enjoy each other’s company,” a friend of the couple tells the magazine. “They’re going to take it one day at a time and see how it goes.”
Various media had debated whether the former ‘N Sync singer and Martone were romantically linked or just friends. “Lorenzo always thought Lance was really attractive, and Lorenzo is gorgeous, totally Lance’s type — tall, dark and handsome,” says the source. “They like the same things — movies, dinner with friends. They’re very low-key. And it’s nice that everyone in their social circles get along.”
The two met several years ago, but reconnected in June.
“Lance wasn’t interested in dating right away because he was getting over his own breakup with ['Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' star] Kyan Douglas. But Lorenzo was persistent, so they started talking and slowly spending more time together and really hit it off.”
Martone runs a New York public relations agency he founded. The two have been spotted together in Manhattan and Miami. “When they both found themselves single at the same time, and Lorenzo found out Lance was now living in New York, he jumped at the opportunity to get to know him better,” the friend says.
One day after Clay Aiken came out of the closet and told People that he is indeed gay, some celebrities are reacting to the news.
Simon Cowell, who judged Aiken on American Idol tells Extra “wow, that’s a shock. It’s like being told Santa Clause isn’t real — unbelievable.”
Cowell then softened and encouraged Aiken with “Good for him. If he said it, it’s the right thing for him. Good for him.” As for how Aiken’s fans will react, Cowell opined, “I don’t think anyone cares. Let’s face it. It’s 2008. You know, who cares?” Did Aiken really ask Cowell to be the godfather of Parker? “No,” Simon dishes, “I don’t know him well enough, and I think I’d be the last person on Earth he’d call.”
Lance Bass who came out to People back in 2006 is also speaking about the singers coming out.
He tells OK! that “it’s great! I’m so happy he’s finally going to be happy with himself and share that with the world.” He adds “I think that’s so necessary for people to see,” he explained. “It’s good for the world.”
source 1: Simon re Clay: ‘Good for Him‘ [extra]
source 2: Lance Bass Congratulates Clay on Coming Out! [ok!]
The pop singer is reportedly in talks with network executives to appear on the hit talent contest, where he would use his boyband experience to develop his skills as a ballroom dancer.
Bass isn’t the first ‘N Sync alumni to take a turn on the series – his former bandmate Joey Fatone placed second in the competition just last year in the shows fourth season.
source: N SYNC – BASS TO JOIN BALLROOM DANCING SHOW? [contact music]
Despite what you might have read elsewhere, Reichen claims that he and Lance Bass are still an item.
All,
From the Horse’s Mouth: Just a friendly reminder that when you read websites like PerezHilton.com, you are reading lies and are being taken advantage of as you make more money for a person who does nothing but fabricate stories to make his site look interesting.
That anyone would trust someone like Mario Lavendeira (PerezHilton.com) who STEALS from photographers, bloggers, and the general population, is beyond me, really. This person is a common criminal.
Contrary to what this ugly wind-bag has reported, I have not broken up with my boyfriend. I did not go home with anyone from “Survivor” from any party. I have not “made out with” anyone at a party while I have been with my boyfriend.
The opposite has been written on his site. It is all a complete and blatant lie. This person is a liar. Period.
My book was done before I ever met Lance. I do not date people so that I can “use” them. I’m self-sufficient and happy to be that way. I have served my country, I have made my own money, my own career, written my own books, bought my own homes and other possessions, and I’m proud to be this way, on my own. I am not broke. I am individually financially sound. I date people because I happen to love them. Period.
I will only post this once. This disgusting person and his site makes up blatant lies to create interesting stories. I am one of this criminal’s targets. Understand that. So know, from here on out, that if you read anything about ME on PerezHilton.com, you are 99.9% sure to be reading a lie or an exaggerated, incorrect version of something that is 0.01% true.
Merry Christmas Everybody!!
Love, Reichen
He also has a sweaty picture of Lance on his space (dirt on his arms and all):
Lance Bass has reveled he is gay, People has confirmed.
Not that big of a surprise. But still, it’s quite a shocker. But, I knew it was coming. He sparked much controversy earlier this week when he was spotted with “Amazing Race” reality TV star Reichen Lehmkuhl at soem gay bars in Provincetown, Mass. Good for him and I’m glad he hopefully is happy. At I’m also glad is he dating a semi-celebrity too. (Ha! Just joking on that one…or am I?)
