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When George Michael came out as gay on live TV and inspired a generation
11 October 2021, 16:00 | Updated: 26 October 2021, 10:16
George Michael appeared on television in 1998 revealing he was gay for the first time and inspiring the planet with the words: "I don’t feel any shame whatsoever."
George Michael had recently been arrested for propositioning an undercover policeman in a Beverley Hills park and, according to the journalist who interviewed him, wanted to bravely reveal the truth "in his own words and in his own way."
Before taking the courageous decision to discuss his sexuality on TV, George said he calmed down by reassuring himself: "You’re a human existence. Just go on TV and get it sorted."
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The landmark interview with CNN starts with Jim Moret stating to George: "Your sexuality has been a focus of tremendous attention."
George responds: "Yeah, to some degree, with pop stars or film stars, we turn into the object of people’s self-definition, as well as the argue against of sexual definition."
"I think people
George Michael remembered as male lover trailblazer who pushed pop boundaries
George Michael not only pushed the boundaries of British pop music but, also challenged the way gay celebrities expressed their sexuality in public.
The pop superstar, who fronted 1980s pop group Wham! before forging a successful solo career, was found expired of suspected heart defeat on Christmas Day.
Australian singer-songwriter Brendan Maclean said Michael will be remembered as more than just a pop icon, but also a rebel, a trailblazer and, by him, as a performer who gave other artists the confidence to be who they are.
"For me, I'm a queer musician, George Michael knocked down walls. He made my career possible," he said.
"I don't understand if I would possess been as brave or outspoken as I was. I think we are deeply indebted.
"He forced people to think about what they thought was OK for gay people and why what they didn't think was OK for gay people was not."
Michael did not publicly confess is homosexuality through the early parts of his career, when much of his public persona and success was based on his following among new female fans.
That changed in
George Michael said he was 'persuaded' to stay closeted in Wham! even though he 'really wanted to come out'
George Michael is now known as a LGBTQ+ icon, but the British crooner spent much of his career closeted after seeking counsel from "the incorrect people."
The new Netflix documentary "Wham!" uses archival footage to explore the "pivotal moment" that Michael came out to his bandmate, Andrew Ridgeley, when the two friends were 19.
Back in 1983, the pop duo traveled to Ibiza, Spain, to motion picture the music video for "Club Tropicana." In the documentary, Ridgeley recalled how Michael phoned him one morning to "come over and have a chat."
Ridgeley found Michael in bed in his hotel room. Shirlie Holliman, their backup singer and seal friend, was also there.
"He gave Shirlie a sort of quick glance. He said to me, 'Didn't know how to tell you this, but I'm gay. If not gay, you perceive, bisexual,'" Ridgeley said. "For me, his sexuality had absolutely no bearing on us. I wanted him to be happy."
Despite his finest friend's acceptance, Michael wouldn't come out publicly for another 15 years.
"I said I was gonna talk to my mom and dad, and was persuaded in no uncertai