Why are there so many gays in show business? Soviet gay celebrities

Today homosexuality is not considered a vice. In Hollywood, coming out of American actors is a completely common thing. Moreover, many gay couples around the world are popular among fans. Politicians in the Soviet Union did not treat representatives of sexual minorities so favorably, so theater, film, sports and pop stars were forced to hide their personal preferences so as not to get imprisoned.

One way or another, fans of the USSR stars still suspected some of them of homosexuality. The most famous “suspects” are in the material.

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Soviet actress never stated that she belonged to sexual minorities, but journalists and fans suspected her of this. Many people who knew Ranevskaya personally said that the actress sometimes allowed herself too much when communicating with girls. Because of this, according to Faina Ranevskaya’s friend Elena Lipova, Ekaterina Geltser stopped communicating with her. Ranevskaya’s unconventional orientation is also hinted at by her statements:

“Lesbianism, homosexuality, masochism, sadism are not perversions. There are only two perversions: field hockey and ice ballet!”

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Young actor Soviet theater Gennady Bortnikov became famous thanks to the role of Raskolnikov in the Mossovet Theater. Bortnikov was a favorite of Faina Ranevskaya, who spoke positively about the young man’s creative abilities, as well as director Yuri Zavadsky. It was thanks to Zavadsky that Bortnikov received high-profile roles.

However, Bortnikov’s personal life always remained under a veil of secrecy, and this aroused suspicion, criticism and public condemnation. The actor’s personality was covered in legends, some even said that the unknown young student committed suicide because of his love for Gennady Bortnikov, but the actor did not officially confirm these rumors.

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People's Artist USSR Yuri Yuryev was considered one of his favorite actors, despite the rumors that were spread about him in Leningrad. According to some sources, Yuryev created a “salon” where romantic meetings between homosexuals and the city elite took place.

Later, many participants in this “salon” were repressed, but the organizer was not touched. Yuryev continued to work as an actor, theater teacher, and reader and died at the age of 76 in St. Petersburg.

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Soviet actor, who often played anti-heroes in children's films, was a loner. Little is known about his personal life, which has led to rumors about his homosexuality. Millyar did not officially confirm this, but some media outlets say that he was close to going to prison for sodomy.

To dispel all the rumors, a friend of the actor suggested entering into a fictitious marriage with his neighbor in communal apartment. Millyar got married at the age of 65, and a little later he and his wife were given an apartment on the outskirts of Moscow. There was also a positive shift in the actor’s career - serious roles began to be offered.

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A Soviet, Ukrainian and Russian theater director is suspected of homosexuality due to controversial performances. In Viktyuk’s productions, as a rule, men play female roles and do not hesitate to act out passionate love scenes with each other. Photos and videos from these shows surprise fans of theatrical art. There were rumors in Russia and the USSR that the director’s theater troupe was his “harem.”

Although Roman Viktyuk earned fame " main star gay firmament of show business,” the director did not officially confirm this information. One way or another, many of Viktyuk’s works are recognized as “homoeroticism,” which prompted the public to think about his homosexuality.

" In addition to his work on camera, Fry is known as a writer and public figure.

How the coming out happened: Fry has been hiding his sexuality since he was in school. The actor decided to tell the whole world that he was gay only in 1997, when he was 40 years old. The actor outlined his youthful experiences in the autobiographical book “Moab is My Washbasin.” Since then, Fry has become a frequent advocate for the rights of the LGBT community. He actively spoke out against the Russian law banning gay propaganda and met in 2013 with the initiator of the law, deputy Vitaly Milonov. “It’s all very sad,” Stephen tweeted after the meeting.

Has he played gays? In the Wachowski brothers' film V for Vendetta"Fry's character lives in a totalitarian state and is forced to hide his homosexuality.

Photo: New Line Cinema Known for: The Briton was remembered by the public as the villain Magneto in the film series " X-Men"and the wizard Gandalf the Gray in the film adaptations" Lord of the Rings" And " Hobbit" He was knighted in 1990 for services to acting.

How the coming out happened: Sir Ian opens up about his sexuality live BBC radio station in 1988, which did not prevent him from subsequently receiving all his most stellar roles and the order of knighthood. McKellen has distinguished himself as a civil activist who is concerned about the rights of sexual minorities. So, in 2011, the actor called Mayor Sergei Sobyanin a coward after the cancellation of the gay pride parade in Moscow.

Has he played gays? In the British series Sinners, which tells the story of an elderly gay couple, Sir Ian plays one of the two main roles.

photography: Paramount Pictures Known for: In the popular series Heroes, which tells the story of people who gain superpowers, Quinto played the villain Sylar, who opens the skulls of other mutants to take away their powers. It is also worth noting his role in “ Star Trek» director JJ Abrams, where he played the legendary character of the franchise - the Vulcan Spock.

How the coming out happened: Quinto revealed that he is gay in an interview with New York Magazine in 2011. He discussed with the publication the problem of legalizing same-sex marriage, saying that if you look at the state of affairs through the eyes of a gay man, everything is hopeless. When the US Supreme Court allowed gay couples to marry legally in 2015, Quinto responded on Instagram: “I am overwhelmed with gratitude to Supreme Court and to the thousands of LGBT activists who fought and sacrificed to bring us to this historic moment.”

Have you played gay characters in films? In the first season " American history horror" the actor played a gay ghost who, with his lover, cannot leave the world of the living. Neil Patrick Harris turned down the role because he didn't like the fact that the gay couple in the series committed suicide before becoming ghosts.

photo: 20th Century Fox Television What is it known for?: The actor became famous for his role as womanizer Barney Stinson in the TV series How I Met Your Mother, for which he received four Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. In addition to the popular sitcom, the actor appeared in such films as “ Starship Troopers" And " Disappeared" Harris managed to show himself as a presenter. So, in 2015, Neil hosted the 87th Academy Awards ceremony. For the first time, an openly gay person acted as the host of this event.

How did the coming out happen?: The actor told People about his sexuality in 2006: “I am happy to dispel all misconceptions and rumors. I'm proud to say I'm gay and living happily. life to the fullest doing the same thing with wonderful people." In 2014, Harris married actor David Burtka.

Did he play gays?: Together with her husband she appears in the comedy “ A Killer Harold and Kumar Christmas"as himself.

Photo: MelodyJSandoval/Flickr Known for: Received four Emmy awards in the category “Best Actor in a Comedy Series” for the brilliant theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper in the sitcom “ Big Bang Theory».

How the coming out happened: Rumors that Jim Parsons was gay circulated for several years. In 2012, Parsons himself told the authoritative New York Times about his homosexual relationships. Jim lives with art director Todd Spivak. “I never saw Todd and I as gay activists. We live simply - we make coffee in the morning, walk the dogs, nothing special,” the actor told E! Online.

Has he played gays? He was noted for his role as a fighter for gay rights in the film “The Normal Heart,” dedicated to the problem of AIDS.

photography: Hartswood Films Known for: Remembered by fans of the British series " Sherlock", in which he played Professor Moriarty, subsequently receiving a BAFTA award for his role as best actor background. This November will be a company Daniel Craig in a James Bond film.

How the coming out happened: Scott has never hidden his orientation. In 2013, he told the Independent how happy he was that people don’t see anything wrong with his homosexuality: “Of course, you have to understand that it doesn’t make me better either. I would compare it to kindness, talent or the ability to play the banjo - just a fact."

Has he played gays? Starred in the film " Pride", which tells the story of a group of gays and lesbians trying to help the miners' union.

Photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr Known for: In the TV series White Collar he played the conman Neal Caffrey. In the story, the FBI pulls Bomer's character out of prison and forces him to help the bureau with "smart" crimes.

How the coming out happened: In 2010, a correspondent for Details magazine asked the actor about his sexuality, Bomer hinted that he was gay, but did not go into details. Two years later, Matt publicly announced his sexuality.

Have you played gay characters in films? He played one of the main roles in the HBO film “The Normal Heart,” which raised the issue of sexual minorities.

Xavier Dolan

Photo: Benedetto Pavano/Flickr Known for: At the age of 16, he dropped out of school, without even a high school diploma. But four years later he received the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for the film « I killed my mom ». In 2014, Dolan received the same award at Cannes for « Mommy », and in 2015 he became a member of the festival jury. In addition, the director often stars in his films.

How the coming out happened: Xavier is openly gay; he does not hide his homosexuality and regularly discusses this topic in his film works.

Has he played gays? He appeared as a gay man in the films “Tom at the Farm,” “Imaginary Love,” and “I Killed My Mother.” Dolan calls the latter his autobiography.

Denis O'Hare

photo: Your Face Goes Here Entertainment Known for: The actor is famous for his work in the TV series True Blood, where he appeared in the image of an ancient vampire king. In one scene, his character kills a news anchor and declares to the world about the rights of vampires.

How the coming out happened: Denis announced his homosexuality while still a student high school. In 2011, he married designer Hugo Redwoods, after which he and his husband managed to adopt a child.

Has he played gays? In the fourth season of American Horror Story, O'Hare plays one of several gay characters.

Christian Nairn

Photo: GabboT/Flickr Known for: In Game of Thrones, one of HBO's most popular series, Christian plays the Stark family's servant, Hodor. His hero is strong and resilient, but suffers from dementia. The only phrase that Nairn repeats throughout the series is his character's name - "Hodor".

How the coming out happened: Christian told the whole world about his sexual preferences when the topic of same-sex marriage was raised on a Game of Thrones fan forum. “When you talk about the LGBT community, you talk about my community,” Nairn responded to fans.

photo: guccio@文房具社/Flickr Known for: Became popular after leading role in the TV series "Prison Break", where his character goes to prison to help his brother escape. The actor also plays the role of supervillain Captain Cold in the DC Comics series The Flash.

How the coming out happened: The actor's sexuality became known when Miller announced that he himself was gay, boycotting the St. Petersburg International Film Festival in protest against Russian laws on gay propaganda. In an interview, Miller said that at the age of 17 he tried to commit suicide, afraid that people would hate him for being gay.

Has he played gays? No.

George Takei

Photo: Nathan Rupert/Flickr Known for: He became widely famous after his role in the science fiction series "Star Trek" and several films of this franchise, where Takei got the character of helmsman Hikari Sulu, the manager of spaceship Enterprise.

How the coming out happened: According to Takei, his sexuality was no secret to everyone involved in the creation of Star Trek and in fan circles. The actor publicly announced his homosexuality only in 2005, giving an interview to Frontiers magazine. Three years after his announcement, Takei married another actor, Brad Altman.

Has he played gays? With actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson appeared in a social video from the company Funny or Die, in which he jokingly condemned homophobes.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Ferguson right photo: Disney | ABC Television Group/Flickr Known for: Ferguson gained fame playing in the comedy series "Class" and "Modern Family."

How the coming out happened: When Jesse decided to tell his parents about his sexuality, he was over 20 years old. To which his mother replied that she already guessed about everything and was waiting for this conversation.

Has he played gays? In the TV series Modern Family, which brought Jesse great popularity in the United States, Ferguson and Eric Strawnstreet play a gay couple.

Photo: Isabelle/Flickr Known for: Russian audiences might remember the actor for his role as Grigory Melekhov in the film adaptation of Sholokhov’s novel “ Quiet Don", filmed by Sergei Fedorovich Bondarchuk.

How the coming out happened: The actor has always been openly gay and did not hide his orientation. In one of the interviews, Rupert discouraged young colleagues from coming out, as this could seriously harm their careers.

Has he played gays? Played the role of a gay man in the film " best friend", where his character was an object of desire main character, played in turn by the singer Madonna.

Richard Chamberlain

photo: Wikipedia Commons Known for: Richard has starred in many classic American TV series. Such as "Shogun" and " The Thorn Birds", the actor’s filmography includes more than 80 roles.

How the coming out happened: He publicly confirmed his sexuality only in 2003. Although before, many tried to get Chamberlain to admit his homosexuality. For example, in 1989, the French women's magazine Nous Deux published an article in which the actor was openly called gay.

Has he played gays? The actor appeared in the role of an elderly gay man in the fourth season of the series " Desperate Housewives ».

Experts in the "Show Business News" section of the online magazine "Stock Leader" report that the pop singer made her statement during a heated discussion on the topic of the law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality with TV presenter and journalist Anton Krasovsky, who himself had previously openly admitted gay. The pop star said that she strongly supports such a legislative initiative, but in her personal opinion, for closed door lovers of such same-sex relationships can do whatever they want: the only important thing is that they “don’t shout about it at every corner,” reports UkrDay.com.

Valeria gave out the names of the so-called. "openly gay" modern Russian stage, who turned out to be Boris Moiseev and Sergei Penkin.

The singer’s words caused great indignation from the stars Russian show business. In particular, the outrageous Ksenia Sobchak expressed dissatisfaction, accusing the performer of “snitching.” Lolita Milyavskaya also supported her in this. She noted that at first the BBC journalists turned to her as a person who is well known in the country for supporting modern gay culture, and this does not include the propaganda and spread of same-sex love. But since the singer’s English is not perfect, she was unable to discuss such a topic on air. As a result, Valeria was invited to television, who expressed her personal opinion in excellent English, Lolita notes.

Milyavskaya stated that before naming names and saying such things, Valeria should have asked permission from her colleagues, since this is a clear violation of the boundaries of her personal life.

In turn, the media, developing the theme of the scandal that flared up, recalled the singer Valeria’s famous video for the song “Break it all,” where the artist herself is present in the frame in a very explicit scene with several girls at the same time.

Valeria has already commented on Ksenia Sobchak’s attack, calling it just another provocation. She admitted that she cooperates and is friends with homosexuals and has nothing special against this phenomenon.

And Dzhigurda named more names, but no one criticized him

As previously reported by experts from the “Russian News” and “Show Business News” departments economic publication for modern investors "Stock Leader", at the end of this March in the television program " Iron ladies" the shocking actor Nikita Dzhigurda named the names of the most important gays of Russian show business. At the same time, he made a call for them to openly tell everyone about their orientation. He connected this request and call with the fact that after the adoption of a law that would prohibit promote homosexuality, they will no longer be able to do this.

Dzhigurda directly addressed individual artists from Russia with a request to stop acting like cauldrons and ladies' men. All these guys - Leontyev, and Bilan, and Kirkorov, and Lazarev, and even Nikolai Baskov himself, who so ardently portrayed novels with Oksana Fedorova, then with Anastasia Volochkova, noticed Dzhigrud. He is sure that before it is too late, they all need to come out of their underground and admit their homosexual orientation. Come out with banners and do a truly masculine act!

Among other things, Nikita Dzhigurda expressed his personal hope that in the very near future each of the above-mentioned artists will go to trial. Once accepted new law, then anyone who can admit to his unconventional orientation will be able to be put on trial, because he is engaged in propaganda of this, Dzhigurda stated.

Let us recall that a few days ago the Russian State Duma adopted a law banning any propaganda of homosexuality. This is what caused a great resonance in the global community. It even got to the point that the heads of individual states made an open call to immediately cancel passed law. Among Russian stars Serious debates and discussions also broke out in show business. One of the first to support the adopted legislative act Valeria spoke. Ksenia Sobchak and Lolita went against her statements.

of which there are persistent rumors. And if evil tongues have been ascribing gayness to Phillip Kirkorov and Nikolai Baskov for a long time, and this will not surprise anyone, about some celebrities you will never, as they say, “look at it.”

In their research, collective bloggers relied on entries on gay forums, in which visitors to thematic clubs shared that they saw certain stars there kissing and hugging representatives of the same sex, on insider gossip (which should not be underestimated), the most significant urban folklore , as well as on the statements and hints of the stars themselves (including jokes and jokes on entertainment shows), as well as on the Internet revelations of lower-ranking gays who allegedly slept with celebrities.

Dvachers also analyzed messages on the Internet in which former concert promoters talked about how stars visiting with a concert, with their help, looked for same-sex lovers for relaxation.

The result is the following selection, which you don’t have to believe, but it’s interesting to read.

Sergey Lazarev

Has Lera Kudryavtseva really never pressed her naked body against this pumped up torso?

Alla Pugacheva, on the air of Radio Alla, once put Sergei Lazarev in a state of shock, saying literally the following live on air: “You shouldn’t get married so as not to be lonely! But you shouldn’t at all, as I understand it. If you suddenly get ready, you know what I’ll tell you how wise woman? For you personally, if you want to get married, you need a friend first of all, a life partner.

Because all these sex shmex, they come and go. And to give birth to a child, you can try once, even two or three times. But, in principle, this is not why a person is needed in life. I know that you have a friend and assistant Misha (Mikhail Dvoretsky, director of the singer - Time Out). And I just congratulate you on the fact that he loves you very much ... "

Nikolai Tsiskaridze

A charming, art-loving man of great charm, who hardly hides his homosexual orientation, and even jokes about sensitive topics on television when he feels confident.

Nikolay Baskov

Sources characterize him as the “most notorious” and “intimidated” homosexual in Russian show business, for whom coming out means losing most of his audience, since these are archaic, respectable old women with strict views.

But where would we be without him in this collection... By the way, the singer Lolita is a famous gay icon and a woman who publicly supports and defends gays and lesbians in Russia.

Oleg Menshikov

It's hard for fans to believe, but it's too large number sources indicate that, at least in his mature years, the handsome actor gravitates more and more towards young male lovers.

Victor Sukhorukov

And you, brother?!...

However, the magnificent eccentric himself has not hidden it for a long time, and with hints in various interviews he makes it clear about his difficult personal life. With men.

Maxim Galkin

What about Alla Borisovna? The most powerful Russian gay icon, sympathizes with LGBT people, by the way, etc.

The most popular rumor about Galkin points to comedian Sergei Drobotenko as Maxim’s long-term partner. Drobotenko’s mother recently indirectly confirmed in an interview with NTV when journalists caught her off guard with insidious questions.

Evgeniy Mironov

He lives with his mother all his life, in interviews the topic of sexual orientation and personal life in general is taboo, and a reason for the anger of the sophisticated artist. According to numerous rumors (especially among theatergoers), this is not without reason!

Alexander Rybak

Ay biliv in e fairytail...

And he too?! And he’s so pretty... Although, yes, everything is logical - he’s so pretty!

Andrey Malakhov

On gay forums, no one calls Malakhov except “Andryusha”. Perhaps Andryusha is the only closeted gay man whose admission of homosexuality would not harm his career, because he is too exemplary, intelligent and friendly for older fans to stop loving him for some kind of homosexuality.

Phillip Kirkorov

Well, what would we do without him? They say that in the song "Snow" he took off his young lover, and the song is dedicated to him.

Pavel Lobkov

What, this one too?!... And we watched “Plant Life!” with him.

Lobkov, by the way, became the eleventh in this selection, although we promised ten characters.

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Star guys who diligently hide the details of their personal lives from the ubiquitous paparazzi only attract even more attention. To ordinary people I really want to know the whole truth about these beautiful, talented and mysterious celebrities.

And this is quite natural, because everything that is reliably hidden from prying eyes is intriguing and gives rise to a lot of speculation. We offer you a list of Russian showbiz stars whose gayness causes all sorts of rumors. With some you can see everything right away, but with others you won’t even think about it right away!

Sergey Lazarev

A huge army of the singer’s fans does not believe gossip and rumors. But even the Diva herself many times drew attention to Lazarev’s unconventional orientation, which plunged him into a real shock.

Pugacheva once said that you shouldn’t start a family just to avoid being alone. But Lazarev doesn’t need this at all, because he is different. In addition, Alla Borisovna impressed with her awareness of the singer’s personal life, congratulating him on the fact that his friend and assistant Misha loves him very much.

What about the relationship with Lera Kudryavtseva? Is it really to show off?

Nikolai Tsiskaridze

Nikolai Tsiskaridze rarely talks about his love affairs and is in no hurry to start a family. However, the charismatic ballet dancer does not at all deny his involvement in the gay community and even jokes very openly and ironically on this topic.

Oleg Menshikov

Fans of the handsome actor refuse to believe that their idol is more attracted to members of his own sex. But this is increasingly being reported in the most different sources. Well, let's not judge, because love is a personal matter for everyone.

Nikolay Baskov

According to former producer Baskov, he had never met such a notorious gay man. If the singer's unconventional orientation turns out to be true, you shouldn't hope too much that he will openly admit it. Such truth will not appeal to the mature female audience, among whom he is most popular.

Victor Sukhorukov

Viktor Sukhorukov can be called one of the most secretive actors in Russian cinema. In such mature age he has neither a wife nor children. He once emphasized that the absence of a family is a kind of sacrifice made in the name of art. But ill-wishers are sure that he simply does not want to admit his homosexual orientation.

Evgeniy Mironov

The unusual preferences of this actor have been discussed for many years. A couple of years ago, the Internet was excited by the news that Mironov had married actor Sergei Stakhov. The information was not confirmed, but rumors about the star bachelor’s homosexuality did not disappear. There's a lot to think about here.

Maxim Galkin

The comedian has long been suspected of homosexual preferences. There is talk of his close relationship with another artist Maxim Drobotenko.

They say that they practically never separate, live together on tour and even cast loving glances at each other. For fans star family It’s not easy for Galkin and Pugacheva to believe in this; how could a Prima Donna marry a gay man!

Andrey Malakhov

Andrei Malakhov married Natalya Shkuleva in 2011, but the couple does not like to talk about their relationship. Recently, rumors have appeared that this marriage is nothing more than a fiction. They say that Natalya has another husband who lives somewhere abroad. And Malakhov is trying to hide his homosexual inclinations in this way.

But Andrei Malakhov seems so friendly and well-mannered that fans would not condemn him even for very bold confessions.

Alexander Rybak

The famous singer has long admitted that he is not interested in girls and is in a relationship with a man. But some believe that such a statement was just a way to increase their popularity at Eurovision.

Fans of the handsome young man can’t believe that their favorite really prefers men.

Philip Kirkorov

We cannot forget about the scandalous Philip Kirkorov. Love stories, bold outfits and shocking behavior of the artist raise many questions about his sexuality. They say that he dedicated the song “Snow” to his young boyfriend, and also filmed him in the video for the same composition.

Nobody knows for sure whether this is true or not. Only an honest coming out can confirm numerous rumors about the unconventional preferences of these stars of domestic showbiz.

But such recognition risks not benefiting one’s career, ruining one’s reputation and reducing the number of fans. Although among famous personalities There are also those who dared to open up to the public without harming themselves at all.

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