( BuzzFeed\/CNN)-- Whether it's for tv or an attribute film, it's challenging to manage a gay role as a straight actor. Many have attempted, however it takes a fantastic star to make the function three dimensional and believable.
Steven Soderbergh's \"Behind the Candelabra: My Life With Liberace,\" which aired on HBO on Sunday, is being admired by critics, particularly for its touching, respectful, as well as well-rounded performances by Michael Douglas and also Matt Damon.
Here are 20 instances of actors who successfully pulled off playing a various sexuality on screen.
5. Hilary Swank, \"Kids Don't Cry\" (while Swank's personality Brandon Teena was transgender, not gay, the role was iconic for many gays and also lesbians)
This list contains information concerning gay celebs that never came out, loosely placed by popularity as well as popularity. Many effective Hollywood actors are gay.