34 Famous Gay Relationship Breakups That Fans Might Have Forgotten Existed
We've seen many gay couples come and go in the movie industry over the last few decades.
Gay celebrity relationships have always sparked a lot of interest. For some reason, gay romances are often accompanied by some of the most scathing headlines in recent decades.
Since Freddie Mercury, Elton John, and many other high-profile gay celebrities came out, it seems that fans can't get enough of gay melodramas, preferably with as many intimate details as possible. While this hasn't always been the case, we've seen many gay couples come and go in the movie industry over the last few decades.
The Welsh actor Luke Evans, for example, has been extremely private about his personal life. People frequently tell him that they can't believe he's gay, although he prefers not to discuss his family life with the media.
As a result, it's unclear how long he was in a relationship with Spanish model Jon Kortajarena. However, it was undeniably real and steamy between both celebrities.
Following their first public appearance together in October 2017, singer Sam Smith and actor Brandon Flynn confirmed their relationship on Instagram in December. According to Smith, they split amicably after eight months together.
Though some gay relationships have endured for a long time—for example, Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, and others—the shorter-lived rainbow flames are less likely to be remembered fondly years later.
We'll take you down memory lane to remind you of 34 famous gay couples you might have forgotten dated. Enjoy!
1. Here we have Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones
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4. Here is Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels
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5. Here is Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell
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6. We have Miley Cyrus and Stella Maxwell
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7. Then, there's Luke Evans and Jon Kortajarena
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8. Jane Lynch and Lara Embry
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9. Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani
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10. There's Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo
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11. Also, Troye Sivan and Jacob Bixenman
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12. Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne inclusive
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13. Here is Antoni Porowski and Kevin Harrington
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14. B.D. Wong and Richie Jackson
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15. Here, we have Gus Kenworthy and Matt Wilkas
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16. Talk about Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn
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17. Ross Mathews and Salvador Camarena are on the list
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18. Ireland Baldwin and Angel Haze
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19. Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez take a spot
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20. Not forgetting Teddy Geiger and Emily Hampshire
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21. Cara Delevingne and St. Vincent
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22. We have Ruby Rose and Jessica Origliasso
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23. Then, there's Reichen and Chip from The Amazing Race
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24. Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli Carpenter
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25. Here, we have Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche
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26. Sharon Needles and Alaska made it to the list
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27. Here are Brad Walsh and Christian Siriano
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28. Cheyenne Jackson and Monte Lapka
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29. There is Adam Lambert and Javi Costa Polo
30. We have Ellen DeGeneres and Alexandra Hedison
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31. Then, there's T.R. Knight and Mark Cornelsen
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32. Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry right here
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33. There's Zachary Quinto and Miles McMillan
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34. Finally, we have Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson
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There’s nothing like a rainbow romantic story, except for the emotional breakup reports that always surprise their fans. Because these gay celebrities inundate us with news about their lifestyles and relationships, we easily tend to forget who they dated years ago, only to be surprised when someone reminds us.
Which gay celebrity couples are you surprised to discover dated in the past? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
