As a child, he dressed weirdly to church and one time embarrassed his grandmother for it. In the past, Talley didn’t have to battle with his sexuality.
The American veteran journalist has worked as a creative director and editor with Vogue magazine, as an international editor at Numéro – a Russian magazine, and more. Thus, he became the first active athlete to come out publicly with his sexuality in major American sports. Before he began a relationship with Carolyn, Jason Collins had openly revealed he is gay in 2013 in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine. The American basketball player was previously engaged to fellow baller Carolyn Moos, but their relationship ended in a sour state in 2019. They share two adopted kids and don’t seem like they are going to break up any soon. In 2008, he got married to his long-time partner, Christopher Mason. It is common knowledge that Barclay has been open about his sexuality right from his college days, contributing his quota and penning write-ups to support gay rights. He has been dubbed the busiest single-camera television director, with over 160 productions under his belt.
Paris Barclay is a popular figure in the American movie industry.
Throughout his career, the famous American TV personality has worked with different media houses, appearing on programs and reality shows such as The Real World: Philadelphia on MTV, Queer Eye, and a host of others.
We’ve gathered 20 of such famous black gay celebrities walking out of their shells to inspire others like them and show them how to courageously endure or face whatever people have to say about them. From athletes to actors, comedians, and journalists, it is a long list of brave stars creating a new path for future generations who might be afraid of prejudice and hide their sexualities. Though the LGBT community still suffers repulsion from conservative religious groups, some celebrities are coming out to speak up for them, with some openly announcing they are members of the community.