January 23, 2025 10:30 pm

Nathan Lane Reflects on Coming Out, Praises Robin Williams for Protecting Him: 'Such a Beautiful, Sensitive Soul'
Nathan Lane Reflects on Coming Out, Praises Robin Williams for Protecting Him: 'Such a Beautiful, Sensitive Soul'

Nathan Lane Reflects on Coming Out, Praises Robin Williams for Protecting Him: ‘Such a Beautiful, Sensitive Soul’

Tony and Emmy award-winning actor Nathan Lane has reflected on his experience coming out as gay in Hollywood, heaping praise on his The Birdcage co-star, the late, great Robin Williams. As part of this months Critics Choice Association inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television event, Lane revealed that, while he had come out to friends and close family members, he did not feel ready to let Hollywood and the world know. However, after playing several gay characters, questions about his sexual orientation began to arise in interviews. And it was often Robin Williams who came to the rescue.

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​The Birdcage star Nathan Lane reveals the support and protection that the late, great Robin Williams offered him. Read More