The 'are-they-or-aren’t-they' question can be a struggle for any Hollywood actor attempting to keep their public life secret.

The stigma of being a gay entertainer has kept many in Tinseltown from coming out of the closet, unsure if the public would support their decisions or whether they’d be as popular if their true sexual preferences were known.

As RadarOnline.com discovered, celebrities’ decision to reveal their sexuality seems to follow a pattern: stars announce the news in the medium they feel comfortable with – either on television, on stage or in a magazine.