2. Portia de Rossi: The Actress Who Found Love and Freedom

Portia de Rossi, who was best known for her role on Arrested Development, spent years hiding her sexuality before she publicly came out in 2005. Since her announcement, de Rossi has been in a high-profile marriage with talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, and together they are considered one of the most influential LGBTQ+ couples in Hollywood.