Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster, known for her roles in "Silence of the Lambs" and "Nell," had kept her sexuality private for many years. In 2007, she publicly acknowledged her then-partner Cydney Bernard, and in 2013, at the Golden Globes, she indirectly confirmed her homosexuality while receiving a lifetime achievement award.
However, critics argued that she did not explicitly confirm it. Finally, in 2014, Foster married photographer Alexandra Hedison. Foster's journey of self-disclosure and her subsequent marriage have been milestones celebrated by many.
Her decision to come out publicly later in life has inspired and empowered others in the LGBTQ+ community.