11 Celebrities Who Broke Barriers By Coming Out As Bisexual
Coming out is never easy, and doing it in front of millions demands extraordinary courage. Over the years, more celebrities have chosen to speak openly about being bisexual, sharing a truth that society has not always understood or accepted.
By talking about attraction to more than one gender, these stars helped countless fans feel seen, validated, and less alone. Bisexuality is often misunderstood, sometimes even within the LGBTQ+ community itself, which makes visibility especially powerful.
Every public statement, interview, or simple acknowledgment can change how people think and how young fans see themselves. The celebrities on this list made an impact far beyond movies, music, or television.
Some revealed their identity quietly, others sparked headlines across the world, and a few were forced into the spotlight before they felt ready. Regardless of how it happened, each moment of honesty moved the conversation forward and reminded that living truthfully inspires change.
1. Anna Paquin
Bold, brief, and completely unforgettable. In 2010, Anna Paquin looked straight into a camera and said, “I’m bisexual, and I give a damn,” as part of the Give a Damn campaign.
Just like that, a conversation millions had avoided became impossible to ignore.
Paquin, best recognized for her Oscar-winning role as a child actress in The Piano and later as Sookie Stackhouse in True Blood, did not make a dramatic press tour out of it. A few words, a clear message, a massive impact.
Her calm confidence showed the world that coming out does not have to be a crisis. Sometimes it is just the truth, said plainly.
2. Amandla Stenberg
A Snapchat story changed everything. In 2016, Amandla Stenberg, widely recognized for playing Rue in The Hunger Games, opened up about being bisexual in a candid, unfiltered way that felt refreshingly real for a generation raised on social media.
Stenberg spoke about navigating identity as a Black bisexual woman, addressing the unique pressures of existing at that intersection. How many celebrities tackle race, gender, and sexuality all at once?
Not enough.
Beyond acting, Stenberg has been a vocal advocate for representation and self-acceptance. A true force, even before turning 20, proving that age is just a number when courage steps in.
3. Kit Connor
Nobody should be forced out of the closet. Sadly, that is exactly what happened to Kit Connor in 2022.
After relentless online speculation and harassment, the Heartstopper star tweeted simply: “I’m bi.
Congrats for forcing an 18-year-old to out himself.”
The response was massive. Fans, celebrities, and advocates rallied around Connor, turning a painful moment into a powerful conversation about privacy, respect, and the dangers of “queer-baiting” accusations online.
If anything good came out of it, it was a global reminder that outing someone, even indirectly, causes real harm. Connor handled it with more grace than most adults would.
Respect.
4. Lady Gaga
Long before bisexuality was a trending hashtag, Lady Gaga was singing about it. The pop icon has spoken openly about being attracted to women and men throughout her career, weaving her identity into her music, performances, and advocacy work without apology.
Gaga’s anthem Born This Way became a global rallying cry for LGBTQ+ acceptance when it dropped in 2011. However, her visibility as a bisexual woman started even earlier, during interviews and performances that dared to challenge norms.
Few artists have used a platform so boldly for inclusion. Gaga did not just break barriers.
She bedazzled them, set them on fire, and then wore the ashes as a hat.
5. Billie Joe Armstrong
Punk rock has always had an edge, and Billie Joe Armstrong sharpened it further back in 1995. In an interview with The Advocate, the Green Day frontman openly identified as bisexual, making him one of the earliest mainstream rock stars to do so publicly.
Armstrong described himself as having always been attracted to both men and women. No fanfare, no dramatic reveal.
Just honesty wrapped in a leather jacket.
At a time when rock culture leaned heavily macho, Armstrong’s openness was quietly revolutionary. It showed younger fans that bisexuality and rock stardom could coexist perfectly.
Pretty cool for a guy who wrote Basket Case, right?
6. Aubrey Plaza
Deadpan delivery, sharp wit, and zero interest in playing by the rules. Aubrey Plaza, beloved for her role as April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation, publicly identified as bisexual in a 2016 Curve Magazine interview, mentioning she had dated both men and women.
Plaza has never made a huge spectacle of her identity, which is very on-brand for someone whose entire vibe screams “I do not care what you think, but also I do, just a little.”
Seeing a funny, successful, unapologetically weird woman claim bisexuality normalizes it in ways that fancy speeches sometimes cannot. Quietly iconic is still iconic.
7. Shane Dawson
Millions of subscribers watched Shane Dawson cry, laugh, and bare his soul in a 2015 YouTube video where he came out as bisexual. For a platform built on personalities, it was a deeply personal moment that resonated across comment sections worldwide.
Dawson talked about the confusion, shame, and self-doubt he had carried for years. How many viewers recognized exactly how he felt?
A lot, based on the response.
Coming out on YouTube, where comments can be brutal, took real nerve. Dawson helped normalize the conversation for a massive young audience, proving that social media, at its best, can be a space for genuine human connection and healing.
8. Evan Rachel Wood
Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood came out as bisexual in 2011 during a Rolling Stone interview, speaking candidly about her attractions and her life experiences. Bold, articulate, and completely unapologetic, Wood made it clear she had nothing to hide.
Wood has since become a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and survivors of abuse. If there is a cause worth fighting for, chances are Wood has already shown up to the rally.
Her visibility as a bisexual woman in Hollywood helped chip away at the tired stereotype that bisexuality is just a phase. Spoiler alert: it is not.
Never was.
9. Aaron Carter
In August 2017, Aaron Carter posted a heartfelt message on Twitter, opening up about his attraction to both men and women. It was a vulnerable, honest moment from someone who had grown up entirely in the public eye as a teen pop star.
Carter acknowledged the complexity of his feelings and expressed a desire for acceptance, not just from fans but from the people closest to him. Few moments in celebrity culture feel quite so raw or unscripted.
Sadly, Carter passed away in 2022. Still, his openness about bisexuality remains part of a legacy that touched many fans who saw their own struggles reflected in his words.
Rest easy.
10. Halsey
Halsey has never been shy about who she is. Long before mainstream pop fully embraced LGBTQ+ voices, the singer was openly identifying as bisexual in interviews, on social media, and through music that spoke directly to queer experiences.
Songs like Colors and Strange weave themes of identity and longing in ways fans across the spectrum connect with deeply. Halsey has also spoken about being biracial and living with a chronic illness, layering her public identity with remarkable honesty.
If visibility is a superpower, Halsey wields it like a pro. Young fans, especially those figuring out their own identities, have consistently pointed to Halsey as someone who made them feel seen and valid.
11. Brendon Urie
Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie came out as pansexual in a 2018 Paper Magazine interview, though he has also used the term bisexual to describe his experiences.
Either way, the declaration sent waves through his massive fanbase.
Urie described his sexuality matter-of-factly, explaining he had always been open to attraction regardless of gender. No crisis, no lengthy explanation, just clarity.
Refreshing, honestly.
His openness resonated especially within the emo and alternative music communities, spaces that have historically struggled with LGBTQ+ inclusion despite their outsider identity. Urie helped shift that culture, one High Hopes chorus at a time.
A pop culture win hiding in plain sight.
