Photo: Greg Lotus
As we continue on our countdown until the 2008 Out 100 awards party and the launch of our December/January issue, we're rolling out new Out 100 honorees each day. Today's batch of gay men and women who made 2008 a year to remember includes three generations of out gay actors: Luke Macfarlane (pictured above), John Barrowman, and Ian McKellen.
All three actors came out early on in their careers (both Barrowman and McKellen have graced the cover of Out), proudly rallying against the idea that in order to be successful in Hollywood, one must remain closeted. Certainly a bold move in an era when many stars still choose to keep their sexuality hidden for fear of losing fans, roles, and product endorsements. We celebrate these three men, along with the other 2008 Out 100 honorees, for their honesty, their integrity, and their contributions to our community -- and culture at large.
For more Out 100 updates, including exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the Golden Age of Hollywood themed photo shoots, click over to Out.com.
-- NOAH MICHELSON
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