10 Gay Actors and Actresses Portraying Straight Characters

Play a role, act like another person or to become one with a fictional character for years-long seasons of series, or even for a length of a movie is a hard job to do. Just think about how difficult it can be if you have to give up your sexual identity and play, that you are attracted to the gender you don’t actually do in real life. We’ve brought you a list of gay actors and actresses who brilliantly solved this task.

She is a popular actress, successful director, and producer. She has received a number of prestigious awards and recognitions such as a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

1. Sarah Paulson

Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017. Less known that she was diagnosed with melanoma when she was 25, fortunately, the growth was removed before cancer could spread. Since 2015, Sarah has been in a relationship with another actress, Holland Taylor.

The 36 years old openly gay Welsh actor has played a number of straight characters. He is well known for his role in the Fast & Furious movies.