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From Ramon Johnson, About.com

Roll out the red carpet for these star-studded gay celebs.
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Photographer: David Myrick Groomer: Cynthia Griffin
John Amaechi
Picture Slide Shows:
  • John Amaechi
    This towering 6 foot 10 former center is the NBA's first player to come out. Amaechi talks about homophobia in the locker room and the solution in this exclusive interview.


  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels (profile) is the creative genius behind the Academy Award-wining Monster's Ball and the acclaimed Shadowboxer. Daniels also has a candid discussion with Gay Life about his love for the obscure and growing up around the corner from a professional killer. Lee Daniels interview.


  • Deadlee
    Hip-hop artist Deadlee (profile) has always loved music and sees no need to hide his sexuality. The L.A.-based artist talks to Gay Life about gay hip hop, his run in with Apollonia and new found groupies. Deadlee interview.


  • Billy Strayhorn
    Billy Strayhorn (profile)—one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time—was Duke Ellington's confidant and muse. The pair collaborated on such timeless standards as "Take the A Train," "Something to Live For" and the ultimate lounge ballad, "Lush Life."
Famous Gay Profile:
  • List of Famous Gay People
    This list of gay celebrities is ever growing as more gay people come out of the closet.


  • The Top Gay Men
    What's a list of gay celebs without top picks. Browse though our favorite gay fames.
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