Updated: July 3, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Out and proud celebrities (58 images)

These famous folks have gone public with their sexual orientation, often saying they want to send a positive message young people who may be struggling with their own identity.

Tila Tequila stands on the court after the New York Knicks play the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 13, 2009. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 121-107 UPI/John Angelillo

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Bryan Singer, who directed the historical war thriller motion picture "Valkyrie", attends the Los Angeles premiere of the film at the Directors Guild of America on December 18, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

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Entertainer Graham Norton arrives at the 34th Annual International Emmy Awards gala which he hosted on November 20, 2006 in New York City. The awards, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Science, are given to television programming produced outside of the United States. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

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George Michael kicks off his multi-city "25 Live" Tour with a performance at the San Diego Sports Arena on June 17, 2008. This is Michael's first North American tour in more than 17 years. (UPI Photo/Roger Williams)

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