13 celebrities who have come out as LGBTQ in 2020

Frank OlitoSep 30, 2020, 00:13 IST

Lili Reinhart and Jameela Jamil came out this year.Taylor Hill & Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty

Celebrities have been turning to social media to tell their fans that they identify as LGBTQ.
Actors like Lili Reinhart from "Riverdale," Nikki Blonsky from "Hairspray," and Niecy Nash from "Claws" came out in 2020.
YouTube stars like Tana Mongeau and Nikkie de Jager have also made their big announcements this year.

Since they live in the public eye, some celebrities feel they not only have to come out to their friends and family but also to their fans.

To do so, they often turn to social media or news outlets to announce that they identify as LGBTQ — this year, stars like Lili Reinhart and Jameela Jamil have done just that.

From famous actors to YouTube celebrities, here are 13 celebrities who have come out so far this year.

In September, Niecy Nash introduced the world to her new wife, Jessica Betts.

Niecy Nash. Steve Zak Photography / Getty

After parting ways with her "Riverdale" co-star, Lili Reinhart came out as bisexual in June.

Lili Reinhart. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

"Hairspray" actress Nikki Blonsky also came out as gay in June.

Nikki Blonsky. Johnny Louis / Getty

During Pride Month in June, YouTube star Tana Mongeau said she is pansexual.

Tana Mongeau. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

"Grey's Anatomy" actress Chyler Leigh announced she is part of the LGBTQ community during Pride Month.

Chyler Leigh. Phillip Chin / Getty

"Jurassic World" actor Justice Smith came out as queer amid the Black Lives Matter protests.

Justice Smith. Frazer Harrison / Getty

The voice actor behind Disney's "Moana," Auli'i Cravalho, came out as bisexual in April.

Auli'i Cravalho. Rich Fury/AP

Viral internet sensation Rebecca Black revealed she is queer while on a podcast in April.

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In February, Rosario Dawson came out during a media interview.

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Jameela Jamil came out as queer in February after she received backlash over her new show.

Jameela Jamil. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

"The Flash's" Rick Cosnett announced he is gay in an Instagram video in February.

Rick Cosnett. Albert L. Ortega / Getty

Beauty YouTuber Nikkie de Jager revealed she is transgender in January after she was blackmailed.

Nikkie de Jager. Tristar Media/Getty Images

Comedic actor DJ Qualls took to Twitter in January to tell his fans he is gay.

DJ Qualls. Jerod Harris / Getty

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