
Stepping out from the limelight, some of our favorite celebrities open their personal albums, giving us a candid look into their most cherished roles: being dads. This slideshow showcases famous queer fathers who, amidst the glamour and the paparazzi, find their truest joys in the simple, shared moments with their children.
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These individuals, from diverse spheres of life, exemplify how love and responsible parenting are not bound by traditional family models. Featured in this gallery are well-known personalities, including the effortlessly chic Tan France, the astute Anderson Cooper, the lively Andy Cohen, the approachable Luke Macfarlane, the legendary Elton John, and the insightful Karamo Brown. Each of these fathers, with their unique narratives, contributes to painting a broader, more inclusive picture of parenthood.
As these celebrated dads break barriers and set new narratives, they not only inspire their fans but also pave the way for a more inclusive, accepting world.
Lee Daniels
Dennis O’Hare and Hugo Redwood
Alec Mapa and Jamison Hebert
Fredrick Eklund and Derek Kaplan
Tan France
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Jason Bolden and Adair Curtis
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Cheyenne Jackson and Jason Landau
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Karamo Brown
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Denis O’Hare and Hugo Redwood
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Ricky Martin
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
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Lance Bass
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent
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Luke Macfarlane
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Pete and Chasten Buttigieg
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Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rodgers
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BD Wong
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Elton John and David Furnish
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Anderson Cooper
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita
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Andy Cohen
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Anthony Rapp
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Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
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Peter Dundas
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