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MTV's "Coming Out" airs tonight

Ali Davis

, Oct 11, 2011

A one-hour documentary special follows 21-year-olds Rachael and Nevin as they come out to the people in their lives.

Famous women talk coming out

Trish Bendix

, Oct 11, 2011

For National Coming Out Day, we compile some quotes from lesbian, bisexual and queer celebrities who talk about why they came out, how they feel about it now and why it's so important.

Lesbian and bisexual teens are part of the New York "Times"' coming out feature

Courtney Gillette

, May 25, 2011

The newspaper has stories from LGBTQ young adults, from all over the United States.

The AfterEllen.com: The "right way" to come out

Trish Bendix

, Mar 11, 2011

Is there such a thing? And is there a celesbian who perfected it?

EXCLUSIVE: Amber Heard talks about being out in Hollywood

J. Halterman

, Dec 4, 2010

At the celebration for GLAAD's 25th Anniversary, the actress talks to AfterEllen.com about being out in the entertainment industry and battling bigotry.

National Coming Out Day: Let's hear it for the women

Trish Bendix

, Oct 11, 2010

We invite you to help us celebrate by sharing stories of your own.

The New York Times says celebs coming out doesn't matter anymore

Trish Bendix

, May 24, 2010

A rebuttal to the recent article, "Celebrities Come Out, Without Fan Fare," in which we argue, yet again, that everyone matters.

Five reasons why Chely Wright's coming out matters

Heather Hogan

, May 3, 2010

Red states, rules of three and other reasons it's important to have openly gay country musicians.

Christian musician Jennifer Knapp comes out

Heather Hogan

, Apr 13, 2010

After a seven year hiatus, Knapp is coming out with a new album — and coming out as a lesbian.

Visibility Matters: Women Who Came Out in the '00s

Sarah Warn

, Dec 22, 2009

A visual tour of the high-profile women in entertainment who've come out in the last decade.

Notes & Queeries: Yes I Am

Sarah Warn

, Dec 24, 2008

The central strategy of Harvey Milk's campaign for equal rights — coming out — should still be our strategy today.

Notes & Queeries: Come Out, Again

Sarah Warn

, Nov 16, 2008

A recent episode of South of Nowhere reminds us of the need to keep coming out — including to people of older generations.

German news anchor Dunja Hayali comes out

the linster

, Oct 21, 2008

The broadcast journalist recently spoke openly to the press about her girlfriend.

MTV web series helps college student say, "I'm gay"

scribegrrrl

, Nov 9, 2007

Suze Orman Comes Out

Karman Kregloe

, Feb 25, 2007

The financial guru and TV show host tells the New York Times Magazine that she's gay.

Gray Matters

Sarah Warn

, Feb 21, 2007

Review of "Floored by Love"

Sarah Warn

, Aug 29, 2006

This entertaining film showcases the power of family love and acceptance in two complementary storylines.

Degrassi and the Next Lesbian Generation

AfterEllen.com Staff

, Nov 28, 2005

An unlikely friendship between two girls develops into something more in upcoming episodes of the popular teen TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

WNBA Star Sheryl Swoopes Comes Out

Sarah Warn

, Oct 26, 2005

One of women's basketball's biggest stars became the second openly gay player in the WNBA when she came out this week.

Interview with Lesley Gore

Shauna Swartz

, Jun 3, 2005

Former 60s teen idol Lesley Gore, known for classic songs like "It's My Party (I'll Cry if I Want To)" and "You Don't Own Me," talks to talks to us about her career and coming out as a lesbian.

Interview with Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen of "Saving Face"

Sarah Warn

, May 30, 2005

The stars of Saving Face talk about their chemistry, their first kiss, and what they think about playing America's first big-screen Asian American lesbian couple.