George Michael talks about his sexuality (1998)

George Michael opened up about his sexuality during a 1998 interview with CNN, just days after he was arrested in a Beverly Hills, California, public park where he engaged in a 'lewd act' with an undercover police officer.

[@cluman1]

His sexuality wasn't my business....I just liked his music. My girlfriend took his passing very hard....she was actually crying. Talented man. RIP.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

CD -- He just made it everyone's business

[@comradelinguine9053]

@@thephenom9695 i think youre better at being one knowing you edited it mate

[@freddiemercury1445]

@@thephenom9695 Your*

[@thephenom9695]

@@freddiemercury1445 no, your wrong

[@hereforthecommentsbananas3826]

Him coming out is very helpful for people struggling with their own sexuality. We've got a role model. Society often makes us feel like freaks but it is normal to be gay. I'm sorry to hear about your girlfriend, hope wounds are healing

[@EricThigpen]

Never seen him an an interview before; such an intelligent, confident & refreshingly honest man he was. And so incredibly talented and humble. Such a tragedy; I can understand why Elton John collapsed in tears today while he was in the middle of singing one of his songs in his honor.

[@nikhilturner6422]

Eric Thigpen I

[@Septbaby1958]

@@nikhilturner6422 I read how good friends they were. I also saw them kiss BRIEFLY on a video, and a picture or 2 of their locking lips. Free spirited men who could care less what others assumed about them.

[@stormylyn217]

I loved him so much , there will never be another George Michael or Michael Jackson

[@hereforthecommentsbananas3826]

@@Septbaby1958 As a gay guy I can say we do often kiss are good friends. It's such a strong bond to meet a guy you can be yourself and support each other.

[@marimusic3411]

@@hereforthecommentsbananas3826 Karina Amore "I had an absolutely lame level of s.xx during all this horror between 1985 and 1994, except for the “love” I had when I was faithful to my first real partner Anselmo." I think this is false not true.. how?.. God bless

[@shannon9159]

He was such a smart, articulate man.

[@Septbaby1958]

For those who feel that George did not love Kenny, go through his music and look at videos where George made a few statements saying the he wrote a few ABOUT his feelings for Kenny. I get so tired at all of the hoopla over Anselmo being the ONLY man George really loved! His music proved that Kenny Goss held a special place in his heart. Not Fadi, but DEFINITELY Kenny. I think honestly that by Anselmo being his first homosexual lover, that put a deep place of compassion in George's heart for Anselmo. Also, it has been stated that Anselmo possibly was more experienced in REAL homosexual relationships than George. For all we know, George's heart may have been in love with the newness of feeling free SEXUALLY with Anselmo. I have met MANY women who fell madly in love with their first sexual partner. In my opinion, that could also pertain to ANY kind of sexual relationship, gay, straight, bisexual. So, my point is the RUMORS that George loved Anselmo MORE just irks me. George didn't tell his deep comparison between Anselmo and Kenny; his music stated his love for both men. ONLY George KNEW his extent of love for each man.

[@hereforthecommentsbananas3826]

A true gentleman and absolutely gorgeous with an amazing voice. Great role model for gay men everywhere. Made me feel more normal when he came out.

[@marimusic3411]

@@hereforthecommentsbananas3826 Smolinskaya "If I had continued to be silent about my sexual orientation, I would certainly have gone crazy. That case crossed out everything I had achieved by that moment. And the confession was like self-destruction in the name of salvation. My mother died a year before, and I I had no idea how much rage lurked inside me. I am one of those who do not ask for help until the last - I just did not know how much I need it. In the end, I helped myself with my statement. "- George m. "He was so uncomfortable in his skin." Elton John has claimed that George Michael “didn't want to live” in the days before his death in 2016, and that the singer never came to terms with his sexuality... stop its means he wasn’t.. amazing singer 🙏

[@nwbklr]

@@Septbaby1958 Oh brother please. His FIRST male lover? HA! That’s rich. I guarantee a man like that(rich and good lookin), was pullin ass left and right for YEARS before that he made that comment. And nothin wrong with it.

[@rolybling]

@@Septbaby1958 I agree with a lot of what you say but I think the difference between George's love for Anselmo compared to his love for Kenny is that Anselmo died, he went from being elated and in love to deep sorrow, it's in his music. I just think the death of his first real lover left a whole in his heart that never healed. I believe he loved Kenny equally but they just broke up like other couples do, it's painful but not the same as bereavement.

[@tmulloy521]

Who cares about a persons sexuality. Just be a good person. Live a happy and good life, thats the hardest thing. .

[@mrrova9627]

Thank you! There really IS an adult here. Any person that says that being gay is evil is too immature to understand what life is all about. And to anyone, that is Religious and disagrees with this, Stop trying to play God. And any non-religious man or woman, grow up. Thanks. ;)

[@rocroe158]

Jack Redmond 😘👌🏽

[@oscar_jcd5042]

Jack Redmond I'm honestly shocked at how many homophobes are in this comment section, this gives me some hope

[@maxinewhite2116]

He was a teenage idol. What a shame. Too young....

[@bulletpug_revolution2056]

Maxine White Justin Bieber is a teen idol... this guy was a pop/soul music icon. get ya facts straight.

[@williampaterson3291]

The man is Dead. No matter what he has died of, please let him rest in peace. He was a Great artist, Entertainer and his songs were truly from his heart. I think George only wanted to be himself and to be truly understood, but, he was never "Allowed" to be himself. Thank you George.

[@kimtkb]

On top of his deeply philosophical, sensitive personality, people discriminated him for his sexuality throughout his career and treated him and Andrew poorly while in Wham! which of course spiraled him down into 20(?) years of depression and drugs after the final trigger was pulled when his lover and mother passed away. I cannot even bear to imagine what he had gone through and carry great empathy for him. He was a great man and he will be truly missed.

[@aprildannettegosa5381]

Kim he did not die because of drugs he died of Illness he denied ever being an addict he tried things in the 80s but he was never an addict if he is so honest here why would he need to lie about that

[@aprildannettegosa5381]

he got Pneumonia years ago that damaged his heart and here we sadly are

[@morgana7893]

@@aprildannettegosa5381 thank you for saying this x

[@wordswordswords8203]

so beautifully put.

[@frankmogavero6052]

I don't give a shit that he's gay, I still really enjoyed his music...and still do

[@deckofcards87]

Frank Mogavero Yeah who gives a fuck what his orientation was he was a gifted songwriter/singer.. this world is literally insane.

[@chauser7499]

CNN want to push the gay agenda so they focus on George Michael's sexuality.

[@Kimmie33166]

Well said. Who gives a f*&%. Love him and always will

[@SummerBaby1984]

Frank Mogavero Amen!

[@SummerBaby1984]

Kimmie33166 Me too! I'll always love him!

[@aperson3598]

Idgaf if he's gay or not. Sexuality doesn't change who u r. Coming out doesn't and shouldn't change how u see people or how people see u. He was incredible and will go down in history coz he is such a legend and has loads of great songs.

[@KarmicOmen]

Damn... that man was fine, gorgeous, beautiful, handsome. Talented and an amazing singer, but that face...WOW!!

[@truenative5251]

Angel Deville YASSS HE IS😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Septbaby1958]

He was eye-candy!

[@hereforthecommentsbananas3826]

And he was gay. Fancied him as a young lad before I knew I was. If that makes sense. Of to Google some shirt off pictures of the gorgeous bastard

[@redshadow4146]

He was gay haha

[@JuliaisatLinkinPark]

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING! it should be illegal to be that gorgeous 😂❤️❤️

[@SusieSynth]

I will forever love him. I grew up on his music and videos. I always knew he was gay I never gave a fuck about that. RIP George Michael

[@e2sguy]

d. ganz Revelator gal Lewis simply said what Gods word declares about homosexuality . He didn't judge him besides the Bible says you can judge if it's done righteously

[@manuelnocera9454]

It doesn't matter if your gay or straight it's who you are as a person and George was a great person

[@terib6270]

The man was gorgeous!!!!

[@ggggnb5137]

Georgios Kyriacos Panagiotou,..!

[@KaixooAeri]

@@ggggnb5137 Super

[@leejamory]

Im not gay or bi but that's right

[@davevillas7397]

Yes he is especially back in his younger years😍

[@mycatalby630]

When I first found out he was gay. I said why are all the gay guys so nice looking. He was a real gorgeous guy and so sweet. RIP George love you always. 💜❤️😷

[@loudini4666]

The way the media treated him was disgraceful.

[@alejandroquintanilla1031]

And he dgaf which is why we love him even more

[@Lulumoju]

He's amazing. It is difficult to come out today, it was much more difficult to do so in 1998. Rest In Peace brother.

[@KyleHUNK]

Can't everyone just let everyone love whoever they love and not try to judge everyone else's sex life? These right-wing SJWs are relentless.

[@Dan474834]

No, you can't. They poison the minds of youth and decay the fabric of society. They are part of the reason for the lowering birth-rates and destruction of the family unit.

[@Dan474834]

Moving is exactly what I would recommend to any man wishing to raise a family. Doing so in the Degenerate States of America is practically a suicide mission in the 21st Century.

[@KyleHUNK]

Lawrence Kithinji A SJW is anyone who tries to shut down conversations by having public outrage over what they perceive as "offensive" behavior, language, etc. The person above you is a right-wing SJW. They find homosexuals to be "offensive" and are crying and whining about it. Also, FOX News being offended by Bill Clinton's affair, being outraged by rap music, or by being called deplorables, are all examples of right-wing SJWs.

[@KyleHUNK]

gfgf fgff There is no evidence of that. Evidence shows that homosexual parents, who adopt children, on average, have a more productive household, and everything else being equal, the child does better in a household with homosexual parents than in a household with heterosexual parents. Also, using your logic, wouldn't infertile couples be "scum" as well. Just admit it. You hate gat people because you are a closeted homosexual. There are actual studies that show that a homophobe is almost always a closeted homosexual who has been repressed by Islamic culture or Christian culture, etc.

[@impwendel]

SJW are commies, liberals, and subversive western civilization corroders.

[@herbertwells8757]

Okay. I've never been a George Michael fan at all, but he makes very reasonable points here in a reasonable and articulate way.

[@jaywest3734]

The comments here are ridiculous. So much homophobia.

[@jaywest3734]

K?

[@bassinblue]

I can't find any. Any way, he was a beautiful man with a god given voice. Bless him and peace on Earth.

[@ajaydeonarine9554]

George was my nigga

[@e2sguy]

Jay West your a christophobe be tolerant to other views

[@thegoodcouncillicios]

He was my n word too :.....( I love ya Gorgie, you'll always have a place in my heart, always your friend Murkalicious.

[@c_pelukis_potret5399]

Its was a different time. For me 1998 is not the same as 2024. Nowadays u can proudly came out and say your sexuality. But its brave for him in 1998

[@geneg3776]

I love how the interviewer allowed George Michael to speak and let him tell his story. Well done CNN for not trying to ruin his reputation and being professional. Thankyou!!

[@RocStarr913]

That’s why he chose them and not the British tabloids or the American national broadcast networks.

[@arsenalmanic]

For me by far the saddest celeb death of this year, where btw several big names have gone. He pretty much had everything in terms of a music artist (highest calibre), but he had huge likablity factor. Carried himself well on the whole, modest, kind,caring,introvert. When you think of the biggest male singers from Britain for the past 30+ years, two come to mind, George Michael & Elton John. Not going to bad mouth Elton, but i get the sense that the nation had an doration for George Michael as a person beside his music talent. Like you're not suppose to pick fav out of your children,brothers/sisters or cousins, etc... but deep down you might have one. That was George Michael IMO. Peoples fav!

[@emu9520]

What an intelligent, articulate and deeply self aware man he was. He was an incredible song writer and an awe inspiring performer. George-you were a gift from on high. I wept when I heard of your death. Your incredible humanity is being revealed everyday now in the press. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. Love you always

[@MacJaxonManOfAction]

One thing that people tend to overlook (or at least not mention) about GM is how amazingly intelligent and eloquent he was.

[@xaviermichaels7780]

I listen to mostly rap but George is the only gay artist music that I've liked. He had a great voice.

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

2Pac was gay as well as Ja Rule and Lil Scrappy. And 50 Cent seems to be leaning towards being bisexual.

[@brandon2932]

Xavier Michaels but rap is gay

[@littledaddysgirl6]

brandon2932 😂😂😂😂😂🤐

[@diana-cy4kj]

brandon2932 rap is crap

[@paleobc65]

those are all rumors

[@BlytheWorld1972]

His voice was and still is epic so sad he is no longer here :(

[@KingsWorld2015]

Who gives a flying fuck if he was gay or not? - The man was truly talented and made great music & gave happiness to many people, he was also a very generous person who gave money to charities. Besides that, most of the UK pop stars moved to the US. But this guy kept it real. He lived and died here in the UK.

[@byoutifulmusic]

I love that he was clear that he was not ashamed of his sexuality but rather acknowledges that he is “compelled” to have this public conversation because of his behavior that exposed him. I think in general NOBODY wants to have a conversation about their sexuality; public figures are harassed into it by nosy, entitled viewing public.

[@Ad-Lo]

The interviewer is dry!

[@blakebarron3085]

He was very Christian, and we can see that in the reward he got with that incredible talent to create beauty and to move millions of people emotionally. Very blessed special guy.

[@laurynsalas7515]

I loved George Michael hes soo cute his accent, eyes and fashion also voice is adorable

[@simenag.kaplan2076]

honestly i dont even have the words for how great he was

[@oscar_jcd5042]

Don't you think it's odd how the only people who are saying being gay is a choice are straight 🤐 Because they would know right, smh.

[@eternalgemini]

Oscar _jcd I know right? Ignorant f*ckers!

[@oscar_jcd5042]

eternalgemini yesss!

[@aprildannette9820]

who cares why it happens or why George was he had a right to be happy and be himself just because a few can't handle a pop star being gay he is supposed to hide in his room in shame hell no

[@chocolatepoodle6028]

@Dalton Austin nah

[@toothpasteboy1763]

You think being straight is a choice?

[@irememberla6460]

Wow he was so candid and articulate...bravo!

[@fomalhauto]

I always loved his music. I never cared about his sexual orientation. His great talent should not be overshadowed by his homosexuality. RIP

[@ryderstine8773]

ur saying that as if homosexuality is a bad thing

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

@@ryderstine8773 Did You even stop for just one second to think about the fact that that's Your personal interpretation, and not how others may see this comment?

[@margaretwebb389]

Love is love

[@HauntedFishes]

@@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036how else are you supposed to read “his great talent should not be overshadowed by his homosexuality.” ?

[@dbrown9495]

At least women got him for a decade

[@josephwhite9628]

i get very annoyed people conpartmentalising him down to just been gay and totally dismissing his amazing talent. (i think his one of the most vocally gifted singers ever) & his huge kindness giving millions to charity and good causes thought out his life.

[@pedrohernandez7964]

I like that the interviewer is respectful to what he’s saying. George Michael is the man!

[@brianticas6909]

Thanks George Michael for your great music bud. Had lots of good memories with your music. May you rip and be in a better place.

[@henrym2260]

As a straight man I recognized his sexuality from day one with WHAM, his talents and professionilsm as a songwriter, singer and producer trumps anything about his preferences sexually. I've always enjoyed his music and talents. As I too was born in 1963 and gone through those days of secretly and uncalled for discrimination back in the 80's. I honestly teared up after when he passed away, George gave so much of joy to all of us who appreciate him for his major talents he is so missed but his music lives on forever in the hearts and minds for those of us who appreciated him.

[@reddtattedkutie7245]

I love George Michael his sexuality never should define the person he was..we should b allowed to love who we want..with no judgments..but sad thing is that's not the case. ppl live to judge the next person when they are not perfect.

[@yannkitson116]

Yes it is a bit odd that people define themselves and others by what they do with their genitals, and ignore other more defining qualities like personality and skills... I would hate to do down in history as the heterosexual dude...

[@ninihamm8753]

So true

[@aprildannette9820]

RED TATTED plenty of gay people today don't get the crap he got all his career they were jealous of George the media was and still are thats why he got flack

[@aprildannette9820]

George was Perfect

[@stormylyn217]

I loved George Michael any way , it was his life not mine , being gay does not take away from his music or being a good honest man , he was a good man , very kind , very talented

[@dw2369]

My favorite artist of all time, George Michael was an amazing singer and pop icon. ❤

[@sueeves5660]

I personally couldn't care about George's sexuality I liked him for who he was a truly wonderful man a great singer songwriter and he was absolutely brilliant handsome amazing RIP George sleep peacefully you were so loved by many xxxxx

[@moonlatte2386]

I don't get why people hate gay people I don't hate them because they are humans and when I heard that George Michael was gay I was like okay good for him if he is happy I happy

[@robinsteendam1311]

you are ustashi

[@4spillthebeans4]

You’re a sweetheart :)

[@Baldwin-iv445]

I can only imagine the amount of teen girls crying after this interview happened.

[@vivianhayes6865]

So freaking honest. It's his business alone.

[@fishnmusicn]

It's funny but not so funny that most of these comments are a reflection of the people posting their own insecurities and hangups rather than just pay tribute to an honest man who took his talent to another level, RIP - let's see what all you nitpickers can do... unfortunately this is what much of America has become, let's see what you can do rather than what you can complain about... you wanted a simple solution, you got what you wanted, an unqualified idiot named Donald Trump... when did America lose it's ideals and become hoodwinked, better hope Trump gets booted out soon... ok I've come down to your level - back to the main topic, George Michael thanks for being honest and making beautiful music, like all the others that have left us too soon, you were a shining star - gone too soon...

[@e2sguy]

Chuck Peacock George didn't have " hangups " he had gay " hook ups"! With strange anonymous men in public restrooms trying to prostitute himself for deviant anal sex . This was a very disturbed and sick human being that lived out a depraved lifestyle. We shouldn't be glorifying sicko pervs like him .

[@ninihamm8753]

Zinnie Boy exactly.

[@bulletpug_revolution2056]

It's not most of America, just most of the youtube comment section where majority of america's social dregs come to vent

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

'insecurities and hangups' are universal, tho. Donald Trump was a controversial president, but there have been plenty of world leaders - past and present - who are (arguably) even more reviled than him.

[@janiceteo9189]

GM deserves our respect for his honesty and integrity. He must be suffering for the past 10 years for hiding his sexuality. His music went to any higher level after publicly acknowledged he was gay. Love his music and person.

[@blakebarron3085]

Amazingly generous, gifted man, obviously blessed by God, as he was such a good person. He is above human judgement.

[@JordonDev]

no??

[@CloeCorpse]

he is so lovely, beautiful, intelligent, and talented. George Michael Forever

[@Inposion]

Why did he have to justify himself? That is crazy how ppl reacted when he did his coming out! I remember when I was child, it was Cccrazy! When listening to him, it feels like that he is embarrassed to tell all these words. It is sad. Ppl should live the way they want to.

[@1stMarDiv4341]

I grew up with his music and have always been a fan. After he died, all those stories started coming out regarding his generous philanthropic efforts. And the only caveat he had was the good deeds must be kept a secret until after his death. What an incredible man.

[@nicoladixon786]

❤😢I'm so in love with George Michael he would of been 61 yesterday R.I.P.YOGA x

[@natalier7204]

I was one of those young girls who loved him in the Wham! days and I think his original followers realised he was gay around 1987/88. I remember no one around me (in Australia) caring - it didn’t matter. People liked his music - especially Freedom ‘90 - when we were out dancing or watching music tv. I remember thinking this 1998 was such a non-story because I thought everyone already knew he was gay and what he did with consenting adults was up to him. Tbh, I think only journalists and homophobes cared.

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

You are glossing over George's arrest for lewd behavior - that is the sort of thing that news outlets go out of their way to publicize. It's not a 'double standard' in regards to 'gay vs. straight', as you imply. Hugh Grant got just as much press - maybe even more so - when he was caught with a female hooker c. 1995.

[@natalier7204]

@@wylierichardson-tu6zs gay men have cruised from the beginning of time and will continue to cruise. It’s not a revelation

[@barnabyrt1012]

He's right. Why should he feel ashame? Why shouldn't he talk about it? Str8 guys are always talking about whatever they feel like.

[@blakebarron3085]

George Michael was one of the best examples of a Christian that you can ever have, especially with his generosity. He obviously found Jesus and had a very special relationship with him.

[@rolybling]

He wasn't religious at all.

[@CosmicallyCrystal]

Wasn’t this interview soon after George “official” came out? I remember what happened leading up to this and it was a huge scandal. George’s sexuality had nothing to do with his ability to sing and make people come together through music. I feel bad that he had to address his sexuality so publicly. I wish I could’ve given him a huge!! Things are a bit different now. Almost everyone discusses their sexuality without issues or backlash. Maybe that was part of the reason he was here on earth. To show and say, this is me and I’m not ashamed. Live your truth. I’m a grown woman now but I still have a crush on him. I’ve been listening to his music all morning! Thank you for the memories & the music!! ❤️ R.I.P. George Michael.❤️

[@spesfloret]

No, another one of my few favs. Thank you handsome for your music and beautiful vocals. George Michael, rest in perfect Peace!

[@nhayanika4713]

I fell in love with him too, when my big sister introduced his song to me. He is a beautiful person for me as a stranger and fans

[@sousoutyler7681]

I don't care about his sexually... I care about his music and the beautiful human he is .

[@chickpeapeace]

watching this interview after reading it quoted in guapa by saleem haddad. i love careless whisper, never seen an interview with him before he seems like a good person and articulated himself incredibly well given the circumstances and pressure he must have felt. and good on him, this interview must have been so encouraging for queer people who saw it at the time. lovely. don't like the description of this video though, "engaging in a lewd act with an undercover police officer" aka being sexually assaulted by an undercover police officer. fucking acab. rip George

[@mimi5769]

He was so ahead of his times

[@dyork9938]

My God, he was gorgeous

[@MohitSharma-cy4rv]

Would you be able to tell that he's gay if he didn't tell you?

[@SelenaSea]

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[@steveirungu3132]

I grew up listening to George Michael and I must say that he is a legend I miss you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 big time George Michael by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@borinakoune1803]

George was cool regardless of his sexuality. Straight people engage in "lewd acts" as well. He banged a lot of women and found out he didn't really like them. What's wrong with that? When you have the fame and success that George did, women will swoon all over you no matter your sexual orientation. George didn't really look or sound really gay imo.

[@e2sguy]

borinakoune gave those ladies aids

[@Matthew-oj2mq]

eternalgemini right

[@Nicoletta13]

Borinakoune: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! AMEN. I have WAITED for someone to bring up this FACT! straight people engage in "lewd" acts all the time and are not vilified for it. This man has had to defend himself for a STUPID mistake he made ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO.I have seen RAPISTS get less punishment and judgement then he did. theres something bass ackwards with that. . People do a lot of kinky things when it comes to sex yet the gay community get labled "sick. divants or perverts" . that's wrong. George certainly should not have done what he did and he apololgized a million times ... LET IT GO ALREADY. Yes.He had several girlfriends back in the day - women have always and will always swoon over him- he was a gorgeous man who oozed sex appeal. I didn't think he was gay until all this happened either. BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER. HE WAS A HUMAN BEING - HE DIDN'T HURT ANYBODY HE DIDN'T KILL ANYBODY.LEAVE HIM ALONE AND LET HIM REST IN PEACE!

[@Nicoletta13]

ETERNALGEMINI: SO RIGHT ON!!!

[@glendaloggins7147]

borinakoune This is my opinion he was bisexuals.

[@jeantetreault132]

Many celebrities and many artists such as George Michael were sometimes compelled to embarrass themselves, when it came to their sexuality, especially in the show-business industry. They always felt like they had the need to reveal their own identity to the public, in order to justify themselves, for who they really were. As very sensitive people, most artists are obsessed by what the public opinion will think of them and as the result of this, that is mainly the fault of the medias and the news press. I think that George Michael had a lot of class and he was a very good singer. Therefore, he didn’t have to suffer and live inside of a closet, for the rest of his existence. RIP, George Michael! Thank you. Johnny, Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

Dealing with one's sexuality is a personal process for everyone, regardless of whether or not they are famous. I think George's 'coming out' was hastened by his arrest for indecency - it's like he was 'caught' with his pants down (literally and figuratively).

[@Soundafek]

C'mon CNN the man is deceased, pay respects to him. Most people knew he was on the same team as the ladies..

[@Lulumoju]

Soundafek not all ladies like men..... so your comment makes no sense.

[@Soundafek]

Louiee Oh brother, my young asinine friend, your not worth me wasting anymore of my time...

[@brunobarbosa1900]

Really?!? 'The same team as the ladies' ?!? Is that what you consider to be a respectful way of remembering him? Dude GTFO, piss off seriously! You can't be serious! 🖕🏻🙄 #dumbass

[@jillmonteleone107]

What an incredible talent !!! A beautiful man !! Such a loss without him in the world... ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@tb1984tb]

Well said George! Nothing to be ashamed of for being gay! RIP!

[@silviasilvia4097]

Shame on you...

[@ryderstine8773]

@@silviasilvia4097 what? shut up homophobe

[@diana-cy4kj]

I wish he never commented on his sexuality, he did not have to justify it to the whole world.

[@ryderstine8773]

everybody hounded him about it, but even if they didn’t he has a right to say whatever he wants

[@WOODBINEMAN99]

say what you will but George was such a handsome man here

[@marimusic3411]

He joined Sharon Osbourne on her American chat show, The Talk, where he spoke of the struggles George faced with addiction and his sexuality. “He resented the fact that I’d hinted that maybe he change his life a little bit, and he’d be happier if he tried something else," Elton said.

[@daniraspahic2625]

One of the greatest artist in music ....so bad he did not lived longer. I LOVED HIS MUSIC, HIS ART, HIS MOVES, THE WAY OF BEING FREE PERSON.

[@amarieharris6912]

His artistry is absolutely beautiful

[@MrDoyleSmith]

WOW what a lucky undercover police officer, George was so hot

[@caribbeangirl7743]

He did something with the officer?

[@ajaj-js8hn]

We miss you George 😔 😢 💔 😘 ❤️ God protects the gay community I am Gay by the way I'm from Lebanon 🇱🇧 my name is azlan by the way

[@gracevalle5437]

I will never understand why it matters for the world has to know who's gay. As long they come out to friends and family that's find with me. You don't see a straight person yell it to the world.

[@ryderstine8773]

what?? straight people get to flaunt their sexuality everywhere, everyday, in everyone’s faces. don’t act like gay people are the ones showing off our sexuality, it’s been and has always been the straights.

[@queersobercurious3222]

It's amazing what we, who are LGBTQIA+ have to go through in this world, simply to be ourselves. It can be so exhausting. I can't help but believe it's part of what made GM eventually crash and burn. Evan after he'd come out, the damage was done. Even here, he has to speak about it in a way a straight person can't even imagine.

[@FrancescaBracciali-xr1yg]

La sua voce formidabile la sua sessualità non si discute siamo liberi per me wonderful ❤❤❤

[@nancyaneke1346]

I always forget that he was British! I know he was Greek on his father's side. His birth name was actually Greek; "George Michael" is a pseudonym. He probably changed it to be more marketable, or perhaps people had a hard time pronouncing it.

[@Lumide196]

Georgios Kuriaocos Panayiotou

[@davevillas7397]

No wonder how he'd dated some of the most beautiful celebrities, he's more than just a fine looking man, R.I.P george michael.

[@fenriz218]

Want a good advice on how to prevent more and more people hating gays and people with other abnormal sexualities? Keep your sexuality in your homes and bedrooms and don't stick it into people's face like a pair of dirty tennis socks. It's like with having a penis - all guys have one but if you whip it out in public, singing a loud ode of praise to your little friend to people who don't want to hear (or see) it... well, not everybody will appreciate it.

[@rosemaryaddessa4683]

We Love You, George Michael, know matter what. 🌹💔🌹

[@LucasPenido]

Smart, good looking and made AMAZING pop music! I’m a hetero man, but who cares who slept with?! That’s none of my business

[@Mimi-tt7qr]

He was one of a kind great missed and unforgettable. Rest on Mike we still feel you in your lyrics.

[@corinnevanessa22]

😘 One sexy man 💋 RIP 🙏🏻 A true genius taken from us too early 😢💔

[@Brisbaneman]

Courageous man.

[@ГалинаЕселевская]

Великолепный Джордж ,сексуальный мужчина и очень красивый !Он как то говорил ,что кого он любит с тем и спит ,и типо на кого стоит с тем и спит !И кому какое дело до его личной жизни и сексуальности !Он великий музыкант и певец с чудесным и неповторимым голосом !Светлая память артисту Джорджу !!!

[@belisemagodess4212]

A true talented person a respectful men he's generous and like helping ppl without telling the iconic star George Michael he's a gay I guess it's he's private life he was satisfied abt what he's doing ppl can judge him then if he was taking drugs as d Media say hes recovered and became healthy person so no one is perfect just pray for he's soul and he's family give them d strength for there lost R.I.P🙏🏻😢

[@DavidKen878]

Seriously, who did George think he was fooling. Anyone can look at him and tell he was gay.

[@JHotchkiss-im7yk]

That’s why he didn’t want to touch her body it had nothing to do with faith...I like George Michael but I always knew he was gay..many gay people especially in the 80’s when people were so very cruel to openly gay people ( remember Ryan White) have had heterosexual relationships because they were confused.

[@4Noirr_]

Lol you're tripping dude. He could've been Bi for all we know who fuckin cares

[@wrenmendes2320]

Rest In Peace 😔

[@bdchiaccio]

Will miss him so very much!!!

[@darth_vyper]

I cant wait for the biopic about him, such a good story here

[@barbaraorzeowska3054]

HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST SINGER ALL TIME IN THE WORLD!!

[@marcellobomfim5629]

Awesome interview! What I don’t understand is why someone’s sexuality needs to be defined. He or anybody is/was so such much more than who he/she sleeps with.

[@adamdolson2525]

Absolutely love his music!

[@diepiriye]

Sometimes I really wish Str8 people would get a clue, and get over themselves. Heteroprivildge means NEVER having to have a nuanced discussion about your gender or sexuality.

[@DominiMex777]

He was one fine and attractive man...my gosh! It's so sad that he's gone... R.I.P. George Michael.🌷

[@e2sguy]

Leah Almirall he got fat tho

[@ninihamm8753]

e2sguy damn.can u say something decent? So what if hr gained weight. It doesn't matter.have some respect!

[@e2sguy]

Nini Hamm why he was not a respectable man he was a drug addict a pervert poop slinger and a drunk

[@ninihamm8753]

Not even gonna go there . u are very ignorant

[@diycrafts143]

e2sguy he was a respectfull nice person, just bc he did drugs doesnt effect his personslity so shut the fuck up

[@katiesimmons5877]

Gay or straight doesnt matter. This man was gorgeous and most talented singer of all time. Being gay never diminished his talent.

[@l3attlefield2]

Exactly ❤

[@braedenhays5510]

Idk ab of all time

[@knottsscary]

robert plant would like a word!

[@uzielyanez5975]

Wrong.... he's gay

[@uzielyanez5975]

@@l3attlefield2 Wrong.... he's gay