We are halfway through 2024, and 15 celebrities have spoken about their sexuality and gender identity for the first time.
In the last few years, some critics have questioned whether stars still need to announce they are coming out, as wider society becomes more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community.
But Renée Rapp, Deshawn Radden, and other stars have said they hope that talking about their journeys could help any fans struggling with their LGBTQ+ identity.
Sophia Bush wrote in an essay for Glamour in April that she thought it was especially important to be vocal about her sexuality after she saw that state legislators had introduced more than 500 anti-LGBTQ bills in 2023.
Here are 15 stars who have come out in 2024 and what they have said about their journey.