Nowadays, when tolerance has become a real fashion in the Western world, attitude towards people with non-traditional sexual orientation has changed from wary-negative to friendly and even in some cases enthusiastic.
This is especially true when it comes to movie stars. Moreover, some men who have openly admitted their homosexuality attract the attention of women from all over the world and leave far behind their heterosexual colleagues in the shop. It is about such actors that we will talk today.
10. Matt Dallas
Better known in theater circles, Matt nevertheless became a real idol among teenagers after starring in the TV series “Kyle XY”, in which he played the main role.
Glory fell upon the young actor unexpectedly. From an unknown guy, he turned into a real icon for young people.
Needless to say, thousands of female fans across America immediately began sending him letters of declaration of love, and Matt himself was on the annual list of the most coveted actors.
In 2013, Dalass unexpectedly announced his engagement to composer Blue Hamilton, with whom he had been in a relationship since 2009.
9. Jonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff, better known as Drew, is an American singer and actor who has won many Academy Awards. Insofar as
Groff is better known in the theater field, his career as an actor for a long time went unnoticed by a wide audience. He received his first major role in the series “Chorus”. And although critics noted his not the most convincing game, the female audience of the series was delighted with his image.
After filming, the actor began to actively fight for minority rights and at the end of 2017 he became an honorary member of the international association “WAID”.
After his engagement to photographer Dick Gracie, Jonathan's popularity among women became even higher as he proved himself to be a model father by adopting a little boy.
8. Zachary Quinto
Model and actor, as well as a very successful artist, Zachary Quinto became known to the general public by the role of captain Spock in the fantastic action movie “Star Track”.
The image of a laconic and pragmatic alien appealed to most fans of the franchise. And although his character was almost completely devoid of any emotional manifestations of feelings, the female part of the audience found this image very attractive.
Zachary himself for a long time was in a relationship with Jonathan Groff, who also ended up in our top. But a few years later the couple broke up, and Zachary became free again, thereby returning hope to his fans.
7. Kevin Spacey
On the account of this actor, a huge number of dramatic roles in all kinds of performances, movies and TV shows.
However, the wide audience especially liked his on-screen incarnation of Lester Burnham, the father of the family who was tired of everyday hardships and wants to start his whole life from scratch. Having received an Oscar nomination for this role, Kevin not only became one of the most sought-after actors of his time, but also instantly got an army of fans. Hundreds of women sent letters from all over the country, and the annual Independent newspaper repeatedly included Spacey on the list of the most enviable bachelors.
For a long time, the actor carefully concealed both his marital status and sexual orientation. And only in 2017, Kevin openly declared his homosexuality and, together with his chosen one, legitimized his relationship.
6. Neil Patrick Harris
The star of the series “How I Met Your Mother” Neil Patrick Harris from childhood was surrounded by general attention. His spontaneity and friendliness attracted people, and according to the recognition of the actor himself, he always loved to be in sight.
Once on television, Neil initially starred in all kinds of commercials and little-known series, until he finally got the role of Barney, a convinced bachelor and playboy.
And although at that time Harris was already an open gay, this did not stop him from becoming a recognized sex symbol of the series, overtaking more famous colleagues in the shop.
In 2006, he confirmed his relationship with chef David Bartka, and the couple settled in one of the most expensive areas of New York.
5. Cheyenne Jackson
Jackson was born in the USA in Washington. From early childhood he was fascinated by the stage. Possessing a wonderful voice and ear for music, Cheyenne soon began performing in musicals, and due to his artistry and ability to attract public attention, he quickly began to get major roles in such series as Law and Order and American Horror Story.
Having secured the role of a charismatic and harsh guy, Jackson became a real favorite of women and was very popular among fans. In 2014, he decided to legalize his relationship with Jason Landau, and soon the couple became the parents of twins Ethan and Willow.
4. John Barowman
This American actor is known primarily for being a member of the LGBT community and actively advocating for the rights of sexual minorities. Faced at the dawn of his career with intolerance on the part of some colleagues, John firmly decided to fight discrimination. And it is worth noting that he has achieved significant success in this field.
For example, in the series “Torchwood”, where Barowman plays the main role, his on-screen image in the form of captain Jack Harknes is also gay, although initially, according to the scriptwriters, he was supposed to be a real womanizer. Nevertheless, this did not prevent John from entering the top ten most coveted actors for 2015.
3. Luke Evans
Another Englishman on our list, who was also a colleague of Lee Pace in the movie “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”. Evans passed the test for the role of the Dwarf King Thorin, but in the end he played Bard the Archer, a great warrior and hero who saved his hometown from the dragon.
This courageous image was so loved by a wide audience that Luke immediately got the main role in the fantastic action movie “Dracula”. And although the film itself failed at the box office, Vlad Tepesh performed by Evans immediately won the hearts of fans who called the actor the main decoration of the picture.
It is worth noting the fact that Evans with enviable regularity is one of the top most brutal and stylish celebrities in England.
2. Matt Bomer
The series “White Collar”, undoubtedly, was worthy of the attention of the audience for the strong plot and excellent acting of the main characters.
But one of the most significant reasons why the series gained such frenzied popularity, of course, was the image of Neil Caffrey, played by Bomer. Charming and cunning swindler performed by Matt won the hearts of girls and went down in history as one of the most brutal and desired men in TV series for 2014.
He was even told the role of Superman in restarting the DC movie universe, but the busy work schedule made adjustments, and as a result, Henry Cavill got the role.
1. Lee Pace
Lee Pace is an English actor, primarily famous on the theatrical stage of the Royal London Theater. However, the world-famous and status of the sex symbol brought him a role in the trilogy “The Hobbit”, where Pace played the harsh but noble elf king Thranduil.
The belligerent and tragic image of the elf lord instantly appealed to the fans. Millions of girls around the world began to express their feelings to Pace, not realizing that the actor by that time was already in a relationship with a man.
Lee's cuming out occurred only in 2018 at a press conference.