DUMBLEDORE

KEVIN KELLER

Kevin Keller is the latest gay fictional character — and he is in great company. In 2007, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling caused a stir when she admitted that Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry was gay. Over the years, questions have been raised about the sexual leanings of some of the most loved fictional characters — from Batman to Tintin. Their alleged partners? Robin and Captain Haddock respectively. Billions of blue blistering barnacles! Butt seriously.

RICKY MARTIN

After years of keeping everyone guessing, Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin shattered many a female heart across the world last month when he admitted to swinging the other way. “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am,” was what the Livin La Vida Loca singer wrote on his website. The one woman who wasn’t shocked? Apni Sushmita Sen, the alleged inspiration for Martin’s chartbuster Maria. “I knew he was gay. More power to him. It is a fantastic feeling to be able to love who you want to and that’s a choice no one can make for you.” Wasim Akram can breathe easy.

Cynthia Nixon with fiancee Christine Marinoni

CYNTHIA NIXON

After years of being in a gay relationship with education activist Christine Marinoni, actress Cynthia Nixon, most famous for her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes in Sex and the City, recently announced her decision to walk down the aisle with her partner of four years. “I’m just a woman in love with another woman,” was what Nixon announced at her engagement a few months ago. Other famous same-sex couples to walk down the aisle? Television personality Ellen DeGeneres with actress Portia de Rossi and pop legend Sir Elton John with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish.

 

JAMES RANDI

Celebrated magician and sceptic James Randi admitted to being gay last month. At age 81!