Of course, the risk of coming out is heightened when you are someone with a public platform.
The fear of public backlash often kept many celebrities in the closet.
Ellen DeGeneres is an amazing example of this because her decision to come out was so historic.
The discrimination and hate following this announcement were multifaceted.
The show was ultimately canceled a year later, which blindsided DeGeneres.
This doesn’t mean the road has been easy for her.
The years after her sitcom was canceled were difficult.
