Famous Historical Personalities Who We Didn’t Know Identified as LGBTQ

Montgomery Clift, acclaimed yet troubled actor, faced the spotlight with a mix of talent and turmoil. Nominated for four Oscars, he battled addiction and died unexpectedly at 45. Clift’s private life, especially his sexuality, remained undisclosed during his lifetime.

Elizabeth Taylor, Clift’s confidante, confirmed his homosexuality posthumously in 2000. The documentary ‘Making Montgomery Clift,’ by his nephew and wife, along with a 1978 biography, unveiled his early awareness of his sexuality and his complex feelings towards love and gender.