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Kelly McGillis Says She's Gay on SheWired's 'Girl Rock'
by Boo Jarchow | Article Date: 04/30/2009 6:30 AM
Fifty-one-year young Kelly McGillis is starting her "life in a whole different phase," she told rocker and SheWired vlogger Jennifer Corday -- ostensibly coming out as a lesbian.
Corday, in her Girl Rock video blog, asks the Top Gun and The Accused star, that since she is single, is she looking for a man or woman, or both?
In no uncertain terms McGillis responded that what she is looking for is "definitely a woman." McGillis, a long-rumored lesbian who starred on The L Word as a closeted Army Colonel trying a Don't Ask Don't Tell case added that she is "done with the man thing." She said she is "done with that, and needs to move on in life, and that's another part of being true to yourself." It has been a challenge personally for her, she added.
McGillis said that realizing her sexuality has been an ongoing process for her since she was 12 years old, but through her life faced getting over being convinced that God was punishing her for being gay.
Corday told McGillis that it's much easier to become spiritual now and people realize that "God is okay with you being gay."
McGillis added that "life is a freaking journey, and it's about growing and changing, and coming to terms with who and what you are, and loving who and what you are."
Watch the interview below. McGillis and Corday touch on being gay at about the seven-minute mark.
I have always liked kelly McGillis.. of course for the movie Top Gun, but she seems so down to earth and loyal. I am glad her life journey has made her comfortable enough to some out and be who she is.. we need more positive role models in our community and I am glad she is on our side!
How awesome of her to come out in Hollywood, esp at her age (considering the agism/taboo coming out can bring to an actress.) Now all we need to do to complete this story is find her a female fighter pilot to fall in deep-deep love with.
I remember the first time I saw her in Top Gun. I thought, "Dam, I wish she was Gay." Dreams do come true. Hey Kelly - if you are ever in Austin, Texas, I will take your breath away! Stephanie
Kelly McGillis, Good for her. This couldn't have been easy for her after all these years. It's good to know that people can now come out and be supported.
This old news but glad to hear it-did you ever see/play thr Top Gun video slot machine-spinning Kelly + "Charlie" bonus. Kelly-hope you got compensated for use of your image.(The machine was at Vally View Casino in North Sand Diego county,game platform replaced by Wizard of Oz for you gamblems out there) Kelly-are you looking in SCAL or PA?
Kelly has been gracious in sparing any more men having to share her closet. It is shame that it took her 39 years. I just hope that the onset gay marriages and a more gay friendly environment willobviate the need for gay and lesbian people to hide their sexuality under the bushel of a straight marriage.
It is a deceitful way to live and causes untold pain to the real victims of this deception.
I am sure Kelly's ex husbands have now found the answers to to some big questions.
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