10 comings out that paved the way for Tom Daley

Celebrities and athletes declaring their sexuality aren't as shocking as they used to be. Doesn't make it any easier, but at least it’s honest.

It’s been a busy year for LGBTs everywhere. Same-sex marriages are being passed into law around the world, as actors, athletes and pop stars openly celebrate their right to love. Despite the excess of gossipy websites and glossy tabloids, recent comings out have been gentle affairs. In the past, such declarations were dramatic, stage-managed events. But the new strategy of discussing one’s sexuality is so nuanced that their orientation is hardly breaking news – not nearly scandalous enough to ruin a career.