Is jussie smollett actually gay

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett came out as gay during a guest appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

The 31-year-old actor chose not to speak about his personal life during the main interview for the daytime talk show, but asked Ellen DeGeneres to film a special sit-down chat with him backstage shortly afterwards.

Smollett spoke openly about his sexuality during the interview, saying, "It was really important to me to make sure that it got across that there is no closet."

"There's never been a closet that I've been in. I don't have a closet," Smollett said. "I have a house and that is my responsibility to protect that home."

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"So that's why I elect not to talk about my personal life. But there is without a doubt, no closet that I've ever been in, and I just wanted to make that clear," Smollett said. "But it was most important for me to make that clear to you on your show at this time in the planet. And that's where I'm at."

Smollett further explained, "Let's not read into it the wrong way when I say that I don't talk about my personal life. I'm saying that, but there is no way to cloak or deny who God mad

'Empire' star Jussie Smollet confirms he's gay

Actor and singer Jussie Smollett is one of the breakout stars of Fox's hit drama Empire, and while much of the buzz surrounding him has focused on his talents, there's also been plenty said about his sexuality.

Henson) battling his father's homophobia.

In real animation, Smollett's sexuality has been a topic of conversation, and now he's setting the record straight.

In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres conducted backstage at Ellen, he confirmed that he is gay and explained why he's never felt the need to debate his personal life.

"There's never been a closet. That I've been in. I don't own a closet, I got a dresser, but I don't own a closet, but I have a home and that is my responsibility to protect that place. ... So that's why I choose not to talk about my personal life. But there is without a doubt, no closet that I've ever been in, and I just wanted to create that clear, but it was most important for me to make that clear to you on your show at this time in the planet. And that's where I'm at. ... So, let's not read into it in the wrong way when I say that I don't talk about my personal life, I'm saying that. But it is in n
‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Gets Why His Sexuality Is Something to Talk About
Earlier this week, “Empire” performer Jussie Smollett confirmed that he’s gay in a backstage interview with Ellen DeGeneres, saying, “There’s never been a closet that I’ve been in.” Smollett told Variety that the reaction since that moment has been great.
“It was a bigger deal to everyone than it was for me,” he said. “But at the matching time I do realize why it is something to talk about.”
Smollett said he hopes to employ the platform as a way to make other people feel less alone, and re-emphasized that his personal life is off-limits.
“I didn’t talk to Ellen so that people could, be like ‘oh my God, let’s see what Jussie does in his bedroom in his intimate life.’ But I did talk to her so that people understood that they’re not alone. That’s all.”
Smollett’s character on “Empire,” Jamal Lyon, who is also gay, explores the issues associated with organism homosexual, including his tense relationship with his father. Smollett says getting to play his cha
Jussie Smollett Opens Up About Being Gay: "It Was a Bigger Deal to Everyone Than It Was for Me"
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Let's get one thing straight: Jussie Smollett did not "come out" as gay earlier this week.
"There's never been a closet that I've been in," the hunky Empire actor tells Variety in a new interview. "It was a bigger deal to everyone than it was for me. But at the same time I do understand why it is something to converse about."
The 31-year-old appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show the other day and opened up about his sexuality. "I didn't discuss to Ellen so that people could, be love, ‘Oh my God, let's see what Jussie does in his bedroom in his private life.' But I did talk to her so that people understood that they're not alone. That's all," Smollett added.
On Monday, Smollett confirmed he is gay but made sure to articulate he's never denied it.
"Let's not read into it the wrong way when I say that I don't talk about my personal life. I'm saying that, but there is no way to conceal or deny who God made me, you realize
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