The Lord of the Rings star sat down with The Times London to discuss his experiences playing some of the most influential ...

Ian McKellen said in a new interview that he hopes more LGBTQ+ actors embrace their sexuality, explaining that 'being in the ...

Ian McKellen said in a recent interview with The Times of London that he feels sorry for fellow actors who feel like they can ...

Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in ...

English actor Ian McKellen called on closeted gay actors to “come out” and “get into the sunshine” in an interview published ...

Ian McKellen wants his fellow actors to embrace their gender and sexual identity publicly. In an interview with The Times of ...

Sir Ian McKellen has some words of wisdom for his fellow actors. The “Lord of the Rings” star, who famously came out of the ...

Sir Ian McKellen made waves when he came out as gay in 1988, and encouraged other stars hiding their sexuality to take a ...

Ian McKellen has urged other LGBTQ+ actors to come out as he said "being in the closet is silly" and highlighted the lack of gay Oscar winners.

I feel sorry for any famous person who feels they can’t come out. Being in the closet is silly — there’s no need for it.

Ian McKellen has called on younger gay actors to ignore advice to stay closeted and be open about their sexuality. The ...