Demi Lovato, Tan Fance, Neil Patrick Harris share messages of support for National Coming Out Day

12th October 2020

In honour of National Coming Out Day, celebrities and activists have come forward delivering compassionate messages of solidarity and understanding.

Model and high-profile activist, Munroe Bergdorf took to Twitter to share an inspiring thread that encouraged recognising your own worth and coming to terms with your identity at your own pace.

Closing off the thread, Bergdorf offered a final line of comfort for her online followers: “Take your time, be on your own side and remember that you are not alone. Happy #NationalComingOutDay“.

https://twitter.com/MunroeBergdorf/status/1315334392718544896?s=20

Chaotic duo Demi Lovato and Tan France broke some big news over on Instagram. The pair announced they are hosting a Coming Out Special and shared a heart-warming message.

“When the time is right for you to come out, it should be celebrated,” Lovato said. The American singer has previously described her sexuality as “fluid”.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNrmnhg_OX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

On screen icons Neil Patrick Harris and Wanda Sykes shared powerful statement photos.

Be you. Be proud. #NationalComingOutDay ❤️@Davidburtka pic.twitter.com/23lF8qcvCU

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) October 12, 2020

Love is LOVE 🌈♥️ #NationalComingOutDay pic.twitter.com/OzYZ6yfGTq

— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) October 11, 2020

Meanwhile FLETCHER and MUNA offered their own messages of support and validation. The American pop band posted a tweet which acknowledged how many layers an LGBTQ+ identity can have. Often, you find yourself having to come out and explain yourself and identity time and again.

Katie Gavin, the lead of MUNA, said: “I’m thinking about how I’ve had to come out multiple times, including to myself. the straights don’t always understand why it can still be hard in 2020 to accept (or even to know!) that you’re queer. We get it. We love you. You’re not alone.”

it's national coming out day! today i'm thinking about how i've had to come out multiple times, including to myself. the straights don't always understand why it can still be hard in 2020 to accept (or even to know!) that you're queer. we get it. we love you. you're not alone. -k

— MUNA (@whereisMUNA) October 11, 2020

Singer-songwriter Fletcher also took to social media to say how “proud” she is of her fans and that there is an “entire community waiting for [them] with open arms”.

happy national coming out day 🤍 pic.twitter.com/kUFqU1OPJZ

— FLETCHER (@findingfletcher) October 12, 2020

If you’re struggling with your mental health, identity or just need someone to speak to, below are a list of LGBTQ+ helplines:

Switchboard was one of the first LGBTQ+ helplines to be launched in the UK and offers free advice to anyone with questions or needing support.

Mind is a UK-based charity that offers resources on looking after your mental health, as well as links to other LGBTQ+ services across the UK.

Demi Lovato, Tan Fance, Neil Patrick Harris share messages of support for National Coming Out Day

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