Ian McKellen encourages LGBTQ+ actors to come out: ‘Being in the closet is silly’ By Connor Surmonte Published March 10, 2025, 6:34 p.m. ET ...

English actor Ian McKellen called on closeted gay actors to “come out” and “get into the sunshine” in an interview published Sunday in The Times of London. McKellen, 85, came out in a ...

Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can’t come out as gay. The “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” icon ...

Here’s Why Ian McKellen Said He Feels “Sorry” For Queer Actors Who Choose To Stay “In The Closet” Lia Toby / Getty Images Dave Benett / Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images ...

Comedian Julian Clary, who plays Robin Hood in the production, announced his entrance, saying, “And now please welcome to the stage King Richard, and he looks a lot like Sir Ian McKellen”.

Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can’t come out as gay. The “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” icon ...

Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can’t come out as gay. The “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” icon ...