Ricky Martin Comes Out! "I Am A Fortunate Homosexual Man"
FINALLY!
Ricky Martin has officially come out of the closet as a gay man, posting the following message on his website today:
"A few months ago I decided to write my memoirs, a project I knew was going to bring me closer to an amazing turning point in my life. From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And this is something worth celebrating.
For many years, there has been only one place where I am in touch with my emotions fearlessly and that's the stage. Being on stage fills my soul in many ways, almost completely. It's my vice. The music, the lights and the roar of the audience are elements that make me feel capable of anything. This rush of adrenaline is incredibly addictive. I don't ever want to stop feeling these emotions. But it is serenity that brings me to where I'm at right now. An amazing emotional place of comprehension, reflection and enlightenment. At this moment I'm feeling the same freedom I usually feel only on stage, without a doubt, I need to share.
Many people told me: "Ricky it's not important", "it's not worth it", "all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse", "many people in the world are not ready to accept your truth, your reality, your nature". Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth. Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions.
If someone asked me today, "Ricky, what are you afraid of?" I would answer "the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war…child slavery, terrorism…the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith." But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, It fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment.
These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed.
What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment. The word "happiness" takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution.
I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.
RM"
YES!
We're very happy for you, Ricky!!!!!
[Image via Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.]
Tags: gay, homosexual, memoir
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FIRST!
good job Ricky!
Good 4 You- We ALWAYS knew it!!!!!!!
Good for him! It makes me sad, however, that individuals do not feel comfortable to be true to who they are, due to the ignorance of others.
omg I had no Idea he was GAY!! oh wow
Congratulations to him on coming out! I think everybody knew anyway, but it's good that he's at peace with himself.
Ricky… Congrats and God bless you and your beautiful family!
OMFG FINALLY!
TOOK HIM LONG ENOUGH!
SHOCKING!
bout damn time…
Well, DUH!
Good for him. Be proud of who you are, not who people want you to be.
"This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment."
A lesson for Mario, I hope.
ABOUT TIME…
he's blessed indeed!
2nd
Kudos to Ricky Martin. It was beautifully written. I do not understand however, the necessity to "out" people. I do not understand why a homosexual person needs to proclaim this to the world. As a heterosexual individual, I'm not expected or required to announce this to the world. Live and let live and embrace the person, not their sexual orientation.
duh…. boring
I am surprised but not…the only problem i have is was he not with a woman for many many many years?!?!? so he led her on for years probably trying to "figure" out his sexuality….of course he has probably known from the beginning as most gay people do but was in denial, i just feel bad that he wasted years from women(s) lives that they can't get back when it was inevitable they would never stay together
EPIC!!! THANK GOD!!!
Well DUH! Good for him though.
No shit, Ricky. We all KNEW it.
Wow sucks that people told him not to come out just because they thought it would ruin his career….sheesh his career hasn't even bee that great since what 2001? Anyway at least he's happy now and this should make him relevant for awhile.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
We all of us knew that… I always felt that Ricky Martin is a beautiful man ( inside and out ) Don't understand why is so important still to tell people if you are gay or not.
Now I'm wondering what his record label is going to do now… Are they will try to hurt him or they will stand by his side? Like Sony mess up George Michael with his contract a decade ago!
Thanks , Ricky, for telling us something that we all knew for about 11 years.
And can i just add how fucking totally juvenile I think it is for people to go "FIRST!!!!!!!!"
Children, grow up
YES! Boricua! WHOA! Guepa! I am smiling from ear to ear as i read this. Go Ricky go!
Are there any straight people left in the world?
everyone in hollywood knows he is gay.
Ah, our Little Ricky is all grown up and found himself, finally.
Everyone knew it, good for him!
good for hiM!!!! I still think he's HOT! and I actually like his music too! So there!
Its about fucking time!
Love him! God Bless him
would've been nice if he did it 10 years ago when he was still relevant but good for him, more entertainers should do it, its not a big deal anymore.
so.. does that mean justin bieber is too :/
I have met him on several occasions. He is a warm, kind, and caring man. His personal life is his business but I am glad he has decided to share it; it makes him even more of a positive role model in my eyes. Be who you are, Ricky!!
Way to go Ricky!!!!!!
I feel so bad for him, being suppressed for so many years! Especially in hispanic culture, it must have been such a burden to bare. I support him 100%, although I have never been a big fan of his music. I am so happy that he finally freed himself, I want to give him a HUGE HUG!!!!!!!
Good for him!
Brave of Ricky to finally come out of the closet ….. but I do agree with @Realitychecked …..
My name is Jilks… and I'm a heterosexual! There you go!
omg - at last! I have known for years! Wasnt it obvious?
Congrats! It's about time. I dream of the day where NO ONE will be afraid to be who they are!
It was HIS decision to announce this or to not announce this. Just as it is YOUR decision, Perez, to live with your orientation known to the world. However, it is NOT YOUR right, Perez, to out others. Each individual owns their own identity. It is nothing less than assault when you choose to bully and out others because that's how you prefer it. Good for Ricky for not discussing it when he didn't want to, and for discussing it when he did.
Glad for him, it's hard always having to hide the fact that you are gay and I'm glad that heavy burder has been lifted for him.
Re: Hayleym – I was with a man for six years who ended up coming out of the closet after we broke up. To be honest, despite the fact that I was very upset at first, I realized after the fact that he had not wasted a single moment of my life while I was with him. Loving someone, making memories with them, growing together can never be looked at as a waste of time. I'm sure looking back, she probably realized there were plenty of signs that they both ignored. It doesnt mean he loved her any less…in fact it shows how MUCH he did love her that he would put aside his own self, to try to make something work for the benefit of her and his kids. My ex and I actually grew closer because of going through this….I hope the same happens for Ricky.
Why is this news? I think he is selling (I mean promoting) something.
I knew he was gay in the 'General Hospital' days.
Next….
Wow!!! so mature!!! LOVE HIM EVEN MORE
Awww how nice! Can't say I'm exactly surprised though. The truth sets you free!!
YAY!! finally! happy for him!
Glad for him, it's hard always having to hide the fact that you are gay and I'm glad that heavy burden has been lifted for him.
Re: Realitychecked – that's because you get it, many people don't, that explains why
Nice! But no big shock.
Re: Realitychecked – agree for 1000%! anyway, be happy ricky! xoxo
This is the least shocking news of the decade…But good for him..no one is going to love him more or less for that..makes no freaking difference, but he'll be happier leaving the life the way he wants…i just feel sorry for all the years he wasted trying to pretend..that should be REALLY painful and totally unnecessary
WELL DONE MR RICKY MARTIN
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In other more shocking news, scientists have discovered that the sky is blue.
The entire world is reeling Ricky, and personally I'm shocked really really shocked.
This has to be the greatest anti-climax in news history. This just should not be acknowledged as news. Next thing you know they'll be saying Boy George is gay.
Cheers! As a proud lesbian I say: Awesome, Ricky!
Good for him.. As a fellow Rican, i already knew he ws gay from all the talk in Puerto Rico. Also, as a fellow Puerto rican man, if you are not married with children and a girlfriend on the side, by 18, you are gay.. LOL.. Him getting up in years only made it obvious. But good for him.. I am not in the public eye and I still hav not come out to my entire family.. he did it to the world..
At least he came out on his own terms and not by the cock gobblers like yourself trying to out him all these years.
Don't judge him because on the U.S. being gay is not a big deal but in latin america means your family giving their backs on you and everyone you know looking at you like you were a freak..
So glad that finally Ricky is OK with what we all knew
Wow.
So cool. So courageous.
Love and respect to Ricky.
COME TO DADDY!!!
He finally came out becuse his career and high point is pretty much over anyway. No sense in keping something in anymore that wouldnt let him breathe.
Re: Hayleym – I didnt lead that woman on, she was just his beard and she knew what her role was.
First and foremost, from all reports he's an awesome parent. In the end that's all that matters. Good for him for being true to himself, but as long as he's a good parent the rest is inconsequential. That is, except to you Perez, because you want the whole world to be gay, assuming it would make you accept yourself. Honestly, I don't think your being gay has anything to do with your self-hatred. You're just an asshole no matter what your sexual preference is, and that is probably why you loathe yourself.
Re: Hayleym – WTF? i guess hetero women think this way, that they had wasted years on a relationship. Why were those relationships a waste exactly? Not all relationships are intended for marriage.
Aww! Good for him! That's how it should be, making your own decision about when to come out. People trying to out others make me sick though.
Whether people suspected, guess or knew, it is everyone's right & privelege to do things in their own time and on their own terms. One it is nobody's business and Two, not everyone is willing to face backlash & criticism when you are a public figure. People can be cruel and write & say hateful things which no innocent bystanders i.e. family & friends, should have to read or hear about.
good 4 u. bout dang time though.
I'm proud of you, Ricky!
Good for him, I like Ricky but this is not exactly a big shock, everyone has known this for years.
who cares who is gay or who is straight? just let everybody be themselves. we should all have equal rights. . .because we are all human. who you love, or your sexual orientation should not have to hinder equality among us.
good for him!
but who didnt know it already?
NO SHIT! Now Gaga has to come out and admit she is a man!
that's great - i'm very happy for him. what a sweet guy.
10 years too late…I'm sure now he will sell his book with all the new publicity.
Ha! I knew it. Frolicing on the beach with guys, adopting kids on his own, never seen with a lady on him arm. He must be so relieved now.
And it took him HOW MANY YEARS to admit what we have all known for so long? This is no surprise, except maybe to him…..
Good for you Ricky!
When does his sex tape with Tom Cruise come out?
He's too late.
He's so gorgeoussss!! I'm heartbroken
YES YES YES! And finally the truth officially comes out (pun intended!) Bless you Ricky & your 2 beautiful sons! You have this PFLAG member's support! I hope that weight lifted off of your chest feels great!!
about damn time he admitted what everyone knew.
Just another gay man that doesn't want Perez. LOSER!!!!
Now Ricky … You better shake your Bon-Bon again and shake it really good as a proud Hot Gay Male… Ah I want a fun dance album from you now…. Top to bttm, ooops ! I mean hot dance music
This really comes as no shock…
Re: WildOrchid1298 – Haha Agreed.
Re: Rican31 – "If you are not married with children and a girlfriend on the side, by 18, you are gay" Not really funny and is that ever an ignorant thought.
Well, DUH!
FINALLY! YAY! God I loooove that man. He's soooooooofa King HOT! HOT! HOT! MARRY ME RICKY! HAHAHAHA
Shocking!! *rolling eyes*
didn't black cock lovin' Barbra Walters already expose this ???
So, a self-loathing homo stays in the closet while his career is at its peek and then comes out when his moment in the spotlight has passed? How about all the frightened little gays and lesbians who are shown time and time again by closeted celebrities that being gay is a shameful thing. I say, "Rick Martin, you had years and years to make homos around the world feel proud, but you chose to perpetuate that being gay is a shameful thing." Fuck you!
'poor' wife or was it just an arangement!
but… I'm glad for him.
hmmm…. I alway waited for Enrique Iglesias to come out - not Ricky.
You consider THIS to be "breaking news" ?
Mario, you're such a tool.
My hubby said that i was the only one who didnt know..
proud of u..sad 4 meeeeeeee! In a G00D WAY..****
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FELICIDADES KIKI..MERECES SER FELIZ..AHORA ERES LIBREEEEEEEEEE.
ohhhh PLEASE, TELL US SOMETHING WE DON'T KNOW.
I COULD SEE YOUR GAYNES FROM A FREAKING AIRPLAINE.
old news since 1999..
Ricky Martin, PLEASE consider helping the sato dogs of Puerto Rico. These innocent pets die on the street because people aren't spaying and neutering. Could you please get involved in an education campaign so this death isn't happening?
Re: Realitychecked – i totally agree
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!….
TEAR TEARRR*
Ive always said…if there was a perfect man in this world …that was Ricky Martin….. what a dissapointment for women all over the world
Good for him. I was in major denial all these years but the signs where clearly there. haha
Viva Ricky Martin…hes a beautiful human being. God Bless Him.