The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies and has changed greatly over time for example the word 'gay' wasn't used to describe sexual orientation until the mid-20th century.
Famous people who are simply rumored to be gay, lesbian or bisexual, are not listed. This is a partial list of confirmed famous people who were or are gay, lesbian or bisexual. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
