#41: Kristen Stewart
Year They Came Out of the Closet: 2015
Kristen Stewart, born April 9, 1990, is an acclaimed American actress and filmmaker who was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012. Her accolades include a British Academy Film Award, a César Award, and a Screen Actors Guild nomination. Stewart skyrocketed to fame as Bella Swan in the Twilight series (2008–2012).

After years of speculation, she emerged, expressing she was “much happier” embracing her true self. In 2019, Stewart revealed that she was advised against being open about her sexuality to secure mainstream roles. Stewart has been with screenwriter Dylan Meyer since 2019, and they became engaged in 2021.