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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I still looooooooooooooooooooooooove him!!!!!! Go Ricky!!!!!
"Cheers, toast, bravo to you… You're the man of the hour… I'm gonna have to send you some flowers…" Wonder how many more "surprises" are living out there and some who are even married!!! Sounds like a great way to live… Hope he inspires others to live as they are!!! :0(
Re: madonna is shit –
The only people who go to hell are those that think God died and made them the boss so THEY can decide who goes up or down. ie, if anyone's going to hell honey it's YOU!
Re: 2commit – dont be an idiot. no one has a right to tell someone else when or if they should come out. a person needs to do it when it is right for them, not for u or anyone else. if they never come out publicly, then so be it. everyones situation is different. its not for u to judge. u sound like one of those self hating gays like perez.
it's stupid how ppl keep saying "everyone already knew" the news is not that he is but that he has come out ans accepted who he is. so what if it took him years to say it first of all he doesnt have to say anything its his life. anyway ive liked him since i was little and i'll always like him he's a wonderful person and he's HOT! good for him !
btw Puerto Rico is not in south america it's in the Caribbean
CONGRATS RICKY!! Coming out was one of the hardest things I've ever had to endure. Major kudos to you for coming to terms w/ your sexuality!! *call me
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Re: seifer252005 – I lol`d
I always knew it though..
This is great news because Ricky is now officially the most handsome gay man in the world, but if it was only that he was handsome… No, he's just a marvellous person, a total gentleman, very kind, and, almost virtuous.
Wrether he wants this on his shoulders or not, he makes a great model for young gay men. I'm very proud for Ricky Martin.
Now, I wonder when Perez will finally come out as a straight. I'm not fooled by his gay gimmickry.
didnt we all knew he was gay since he danced like he did in living la vida loca?
Well we already knew… he really didnt have to come out and announce it if he didnt want to its his biz…but im sure the tabs would have started to fuck with his kids if he was seen with men like oh we wonder if the kids know about daddy that kind of shit…so it makes sense for him to do it now before his kids know any better….they will grow up only knowing him as dad only not dad the entertainer of dad the secret gay!
FINALLY!! Congrats and all.. not like we didn't know 15 years ago though. But a coming out oficially is a big step so again, congrats, live long and prosper!
He is a beautiful human being and a loving Dad. I read this with a tear in my eye and a smile on my face. I love this man.
There is a god after all!!
Re: Realitychecked – beautifully said.
Well said! He's a great guy…
Like this is a shock to anyone. Puh-leez.
"Thou shall not lie with [have sex] with mankind, as with womankind [natural normal relations]: it is abomination."
"If a man also lie with [have sex] with mankind, as he lieth with a woman [have sex], both of them have committed an abomination"
"…whoremongers…and idolaters…shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone…"
But please wait and listen: homosexuality and lesbianism is NOT what God meant for you. If you are "gay," the devil has deceived you and you are on your way to hell unless you get Jesus Christ into your heart. I know many many many many of you will laugh and hate me out of here but this will fortunately make sense for some of you. DON'T be fooled, DON'T be lied to anymore. Come out of the darkness into light. I don't mind getting laughed at, spat at, sworn at, go ahead…but don't say I didn't warn you.
This does not surprise me, but good for him for coming out!
He's a great dad, from what I've seen. And good for him!
He's a great guy and I'm happy he found inner peace, but really how is this NEWS?
Not a fan of yours Ricky mate, but God Bless you regardless. Free at last. Thank fuck for that! Over the years I have sadly witnessed you being cornered and pressured by many appalling journalists on TV, who literally demanded you 'out' yourself for their own perverse pleasure and of course fucken ratings! Why do big bossy media heteros believe it is their right to bully a gay individual in discussing their sexuality when something like that is so private, personal, but most of all irrelevant. Ricky, I'm so sorry for you and all gays around the world who endured all that disgusting human rights abuse. Enough is enough. Gays MUST have the same rights as heteros and NOTHING LESS! Heteros have made a complete mockery of love, marriage and family. HOw much worse can the gay community do???
It's about fucking time!
Re: rejco100 – LOL…Love it!
i thought he said he was a long time ago when he did livin la vida loca
We've already knew it. But the way he wrote those words…emm…such a girl!
WHO CARES!
that took him long enough. lol
So Ricky, can we see your pinga now?
I LOVE PEREZ, butt ( )( )
BIG BUTT~
The outting of people is absolutely unacceptable.
Taking the experience of coming out away from him is arrogant and egotistical.
Re: Denver5280 – Yeaah Theres Too Many! The Homophobic Ones Anyway!
Welcome Welcome Welcome!
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Good for Ricky. I'm a 55 year old grandmother of 5 and I would totally trust any of the kids with him. Look how well he's doing for his kids. All the good that he does for humanity. That's what makes him beautiful. The rest is his private life which we should all respect if we really are fans.
Ricky Martin is gay but that is not going to stop me from having a huge crush on him.He is sexy as hell and very talented.I love him.Women everywhere love him.
WHAT THE HELL TOOK HIM SO DAMM LONG. WAY 2 GO RICKY
i knew it all along!!
FINALLY!
um that headline is in the same category as "killer whale kills"… no shit?
Who else is wondering whether or not he's a top or bottom? haha
No fucking way! I thought he was already an openly gay man!
No one should even pretend to be shocked at him being gay.
Are you kidding me.. really ??? ricky's GAY.. no no MARONE.. say it isn't so!! please no.. well… ok me too!
I knew it!!! Love you Ricky… you're hot…
I thought everybody knew he was gay.? As long as he feels better officially announcing it, that's all that matters.
Re: Carolyn777 – LMAO…thanks…I needed a good laugh. Jackass
Re: chaot1c – You’re welcome for the laugh but you’re not hurting my feelings. Do you reeeaaly think there is no God? You just want to think that because you want to run your life the way you want it, when you want it, how you want it and be accountable to nobody. If you claim there is no God, you are reducing yourself to a watery bag of $1.25 chemicals that will fade away when dead. Explain to me the glorious complexity of this life; explain to me the mathematical impossibilities which evolution canNOT do; explain to me the many life-after-death stories that all talk of meeting the ultimate deity (God) with great peace and love. The historical proof of the existence of Jesus Christ in Israel cannot be ignored or reasoned away. You are made to roam the universe! Sounds wild but it’s true. Stand outdoors on a clear starry night and stare at the sky for a while and be amazed again. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
it would be insteresting good to know what his longtime girlfriend has to say now. he can be whatever he wants nobody cares.
Re: RAYCUCHICUCHICU – did you just come from Mars?
Re: Realitychecked –
That's because for you, as a heterosexual, it is implied… however when your homosexual and not out you have to contend with; when are you going to meet a nice girl and settle down. It wears on your soul after awhile, and causes resentment and sadness. The process of coming out is a freeing experience and removes years of lies and cover stories.