The Curb Your Enthusiasm actress and comedian publicly came out at a same-sex marriage rally in 2008.
Who is the most famous person who is a gay Black celebrity? Wanda Sykes tops our list. This list of LGBTQ+ African Americans is full of brave celebrities who are blazing a trail for future generations. This list of gay Black celebrities is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Many famous African Americans have stated that they had a hard time coming out as gay in their community. Several actors, comedians, journalists, and athletes are both Black and gay - or lesbian, bisexual, queer, or questioning. LGBTQ+ Black celebrities occupy every career in entertainment.