Several celebrities who came out in recent times will make your heart melt: Ricky Martins, George Takei and Ben Platt all have openly acknowledged their sexuality. For an insider's perspective on these celebrity coming-out stories, read on. You might also like Tanner Pendleton and George Takei's coming to out. We will take a look at how these individuals handled the transition.
Tanner Pendleton comes out as gay
Tanner Pendleton was revealed as gay by Torment, a magazine that features snowboarding stars. He is believed to have been the first openly gay snowboarder, although many may not be aware. Pendleton admitted that he knew he had been gay since childhood, but was worried about the rejection of his sexuality by the rest of the world. Over dinner, Pendleton revealed that he was gay.
Ben Platt identifies as bisexual
Actor Ben Platt, after many years of silence comes out as bisexual. He won the Tony Award in 2012 for his performance in Broadway's musical Evan. He went on win the Grammy Award in Best Musical Theater Album. He was also nominated as a Daytime Emmy nominee for his performance of "You Will Be Found."
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin finally comes out as gay, after many years of speculation and rumors. The singer was a successful musician but it was always unknown what his sexuality was. He kept it secret until his 30s when he came out. He says he was forced to hide his partners when he was a child. He hopes that his coming to terms with his past will make a difference for others. He hopes to make an impact on the world.
George Takei's public appearance
Actor George Takei has been open about his sexual orientation, and it's certainly been an interesting ride. His coming out came just a year after the California Governor vetoed legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. Even though it was difficult for Takei, his coming out experience has led to a lifetime full of respect and acceptance. It started with Takei. And it only got stronger.
Chyler Leigh
Chyler Leech, an actress well-known for her role on Supergirl recently opened up about being a lesbian. She doesn't disclose her sexuality but Chyler says that it helped her discover who she is. In season two, she shared her sexuality. Chyler is now the founder of Create Change, which promotes equality. Let's now take a look at Chyler’s coming out story.
Eugene Lee Yang
YouTube star Eugene Lee Yang opens up about being gay in a music video. In "I'm Gay", a young man dances to Odesza music and expresses himself sexually. The Trevor Project, an organization that helps LGBTQ youth, is the subject of this music video. Eugene Lee Yang's moving video will tell you about his coming out story.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X's upcoming release is a huge deal for the black community. He's finally breaking the stigma that divides black queer people from their straight counterparts. As an artist, his ability to open hearts and change minds for black queer women has been a great help. After a year spent touring and recording new material, his recent announcement is a welcome surprise. Read on for more information. Below are some of the reasons why this new album is important.
FAQ
What is the annual salary of Hollywood?
It costs about $100 million to make an average movie. For a decade, ten movies would be enough to produce enough money for a country.
A private island with an airport and power plant, as well as a bank, post office and police station, would be yours.
If that doesn’t sound like fun, you must be insane.
How many theaters are necessary to make my investment back?
It all depends on how long your theatrical release will be running.
You will only need one theater to show your film if you plan to run it for less that two weeks.
If you're going to run your film for longer than two weeks, then at least two theaters are needed.
Is there a Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Yes! To visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, you don't need to pay anything. However, if you want to take photos, you'll need to get a permit first.It costs $15 per person.
A valid ID is required if you are planning to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied at all times by someone 21 or older.
The walkway is not open until 10 a.m.
You may not be allowed to leave the walkway until you pay again once you're inside.
Cameras are not allowed in the walkway.
How many films does Hollywood make in a given year?
Each year, Hollywood studios produce approximately 3,000 films. Yes, that's correct, three thousand!
Hollywood spends billions on film advertising. They spend millions producing them. And they spend millions promoting them. However, how many actually make it to the theaters?
It's probably between 200-300. The question is, what happens to all the other 2,700+ films? Most of them are either released direct-to-video or just sit in storage.
However, not all of them are unavoidable. Some of them are available for distribution via Netflix and Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus or iTunes, Google Play, and others.
Why don't they get more? They're not available in theaters. They are too expensive for production.
They'd also be cheaper to produce and released in theaters.
That's where my expertise comes in. I will help you find the best possible way to release your film in theaters.
I'll show how to maximize your return-on-investment (ROI) as well as increase your chances for seeing your movie in theatres.
Because let's face it...
Getting your film into theaters can be quite difficult. This process can be complicated, lengthy, and filled with legalities.
It could also be costly before you even start.
You have a very short window in which to distribute your film.
There is not enough time to wait between the completion of a film and its theatrical release.
Statistics
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How long does Hollywood Walk of Fame tour take?
The average amount of time it takes to tour the Hollywood Walk Of Fame is approximately 2 hours.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame, which includes 1,400 stars embedded in the sidewalk near Grauman's Chinese Theater, was created in 1960. It commemorates famous people who contributed to film, television, music, theater, sports, art, science, politics, philanthropy, literature, fashion, architecture, education, and other cultural fields. Each star comes with a plaque with the person's name and birth year.
There are currently 683 stars located along Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to Vine Street. A third of the stars have been given posthumously.
There are many ways to see the stars. You can either walk up and down the street or use the free transportation provided by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
To see the entire list of current inductees, visit the official website at www.walkoffame.com/inductee_listing/.