Colin Firth: "There are many Hollwood actors who are hiding homosexuality"

British actor Colin Firth has spoken out to claim there are many closeted gay actors in the Hollywood elite, desperate to conceal their sexuality to protect their careers. He told Parade:

"If you're a straight actor who takes on the role of a gay man, it's obviously not the same as being one in this business. I think there are still some constraints against being openly gay. It is to do with whatever sexual taboos are in place. In Hollywood, I know that some actors are far more circumspect about keeping that secret hidden. There are not a lot of openly gay leading men at all."

Well, he's certainly right about that. Do you think coming out can still ruin actors' careers???

Image: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company

Posted December 8, 2009.