LGBT celebs tweet about Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib coming out publicly today

It took me until I was in my late 60s to come out. Such is the power of the closet. And I know what it’s like to have the eyes of the world on you when you do finally speak your truth.

Bravo, Carl Nassib. You have tackled a great deal today.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 22, 2021

The ability to live an authentic life is so important.

Sending love and support to Carl Nassib of the @Raiders, who has bravely made history as the 1st active NFL player to come out. He has also donated $100K to @TrevorProject.

Representation and visibility matter! ????️‍???? https://t.co/E6hSOeIioW

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 21, 2021

Wow wow wow!! This is huge! Even if he is a @Raiders #carlnassib will always have a special place in this @Chiefs fan’s heart! #ChiefsKingdom #Chiefs #Pride2021 https://t.co/2HrWoscZhn

— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) June 22, 2021

The world is a brighter place today. Thank you, Carl Nassib, for paving the way. https://t.co/RiGtCwPKmS

— Sean Patrick Maloney (@RepSeanMaloney) June 22, 2021

Congrats to Carl Nassib on being be the first active NFL player to come out as gay! 10 yrs ago I was the first man to be actively gay at the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/eMQEkdqBZz

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) June 22, 2021

hello #carlnassib get in line kids this one is a keeper! #HappyPrideMonth indeed!

— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) June 22, 2021

I’m crying with happiness for what this will mean for our youth.

NFL players react to Carl Nassib coming out as gay – New York Post https://t.co/tltOtMzsM9

— Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) June 22, 2021