Anderson Cooper Finally Comes Out: Shocked or Knew It All Along?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/07/02 20:00:00

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After years of speculation, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper finally came out of the closet Monday. He didn’t take to the airwaves to share the news. Instead, he wrote an open letter to his friend Andrew Sullivan at the Daily Beast. Anderson Cooper stated, "The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud." Find out what else he had to say at 1:25 in the video below!

It’s not news to his family and friends, who have been aware of the details of his personal life for a long time. But it does finally bring an end to the speculation that has long been floating around gossip columns and was even the focus of an Out magazine cover story in 2007 entitled “Glass Closet.”

So some might wonder why it took the host of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper: 360” and the syndicated talk daytime show “Anderson” so long to finally speak up about his personal life. As he told Sullivan, “It's become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something – something that makes me uncomfortable, ashamed or even afraid. This is distressing because it is simply not true."

But some wonder if Cooper waited too long to come forward and be honest about his personal life. Others wonder if it’s become a bigger story that it might have been because he kept it quiet for so many years. Fans defend his choice saying he has a right to maintain his privacy in any way he chooses. So we ask: Was Anderson Cooper’s announcement shocking -- or did you kind of know that he was gay before he officially announced it?

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Libertarian Right 2012/07/03 00:44:07

Knew It All Along

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Why are stories like these even newsworthy anymore? Who gives a rat's a**???
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Habibiti 2012/07/02 20:17:41

Shocked

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I am not shocked but I did not know. I hope he finds someone special.

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joseph ... to Habibiti 2012/07/02 21:20:59

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He's been living with the same lover for years in New York. They are a common sight together and everyone in Manhattan already knew.

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Habibiti to joseph ... 2012/07/03 01:34:54

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Oh, okay. I hope they stay together. I hate seeing couples break up.

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joseph ... to Habibiti 2012/07/03 01:42:43

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Habibiti to joseph ... 2012/07/03 01:49:43

They are so cute together.

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Jimbo 2012/07/02 20:17:15

Shocked

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I'm shocked that people think this is news. WHO CARES!

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Sister ... to Jimbo 2012/07/02 20:21:50

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agree

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Sean Mc... to Jimbo 2012/07/02 21:14:42

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My thoughts exactly

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lori 2012/07/02 20:16:09

Knew It All Along

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this is old news, but what is his point, who cares if he is gay or straight.

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Sister ... to lori 2012/07/02 20:22:02

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agree

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Habibiti to Sister ... 2012/07/03 01:35:09

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You rock.

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Aly Hart to lori 2012/07/03 02:59:06

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He's always been private about it. The letter he wrote explains better,

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lori to Aly Hart 2012/07/03 10:39:28

He should have kept it quiet, no one cares and is no ones business

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/03 14:54:46

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It was a letter to a friend......

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/03 17:24:55

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he said he was tired of keeping it quiet, so it still is no ones business and i don't see why he thinks it is or something to be proud about.

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Jola to lori 2012/07/03 21:06:58

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It's definitely nothing to be ashamed of.

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lori to Jola 2012/07/03 22:26:52

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you don't think so?

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/04 04:39:29

Because he's not only being honest with himself but with his close friend? Nobody should have to hide who they are/what they are for fear of being persecuted. Come on. This is 2012. Times have progressed since the Stone Age.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/04 11:41:45

No they haven't people are just not being honest this is immoral behavior and people are not being honest.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/04 16:51:49

What's immoral is intolerance and hiding behind religion to fuel prejudices. The Papacy used such acts in order to abolish Paganism. It's a sick and convoluted game, one I would never want to associate with.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/05 18:37:21

Anyone that has an values does see any good in being gay. Period

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Jola to lori 2012/07/05 22:43:41

Oh, so I don't have any values... good to know. Or maybe my set of values is different from yours. Ever thought of that possibility?

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lori to Jola 2012/07/05 23:27:53

The short answer is yes. The long answer is if you think it is ok then there is no values.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/06 00:09:08

I could say you have no values because you're implying those who are gay don't have value when, in fact, EVERY life has value.

I'm sorry you have your head so far up God's ass rather than learn something called compassion. You can not agree with the lifestyle but to spew your rhetoric? Not acceptable. Ever.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/06 01:05:56

You prove your lack of value by bringing God into, that is a sin, shame on you. Maybe you should spend sometime in church, it may help you. I never inplied life didn't have value, Values is when you do not know right from wrong, or if you do, you choose not to do the right thing. One man, One Woman, Period,.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/06 02:31:03

I cannot wait for the older generation to be overcome by today's youth. You people are living like it's the 50's.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/06 11:02:48

Honey it is called Values and Morales and have respect for yourself. That is what is lacking today and that is why this country is so messed up. Because the younger generation lacks that. Not all i have met some very nice young people. Just look at occupy wallstreet people, why don't think go to school or get a job? If we depend on todays youth for this country to survive we are in deep trouble.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/06 14:39:01 (edited)

Values and morals? The only value/moral I need is the ability to show compassion, to love everyone EQUALLY despite their differences.

What you're displaying isn't self-respect, nor is it portraying having values or morals. It's bigotry wrapped in a pretty bow. And, trust me, it's hard to love anything about a bigot.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/06 15:12:00

That is all the answers you have, it is all about either being a racist or a bigot. As a matter of fact there is nothing wrong with that. I trained canines for the disabled for years so i know about compassion. It is my right as a American to say, i am against gays, one man one woman. And as soon as someone disagrees with the morilty of it they are a bigot. Get over it and realize that there are millions of Christians that do not approve of homosexuality they believe marriage is between a man and woman and they believe in God, most gays do not. And they have good values and morals and help there fellow man. So honey go voluteer and make yourself useful.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/06 15:43:32

Bigot definition: a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion.

Here you are saying what is right and what is wrong. All I'm saying is you need to step off the high horse. Believe what you want, but you aren't God and have no grounds of speaking for Him.

Funny you all are so completely blindsided by the Bible you have yet to realize IT ISN'T REAL. It's a ripoff of several Pagan religions, and let me tell you....the Pagan religion has got to be the most peaceful and amazing religion in existence. Acceptance of everyone, love of life, and one with nature.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/06 15:47:18

Honey you are very young and have many lessons to learn and you will learn those lessons unfortunate for you are going to be hard lessons. You will change many times and hopefully for the better. God Bless you and keep you safe.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/07 03:53:58

I don't need to change as there is nothing wrong with me. I've studied Pagan/Christian history, and that's all I ever needed to learn. Christianity borrowed from several different religions which fuels my belief religion is the same, merely taking different paths to reach the same destiny.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/07 12:01:47

Like i said you are very young and will change your mind on many things. You haven't lived long enough to make a good judgement on anything. Just remember that. God Bless

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/07 17:51:05

Time is an illusion. Therefore, age is meaningless. You cannot measure one's knowledge based upon the number of years they have lived. That's a silly concept.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/07 19:49:36

tell me that when you are 40yrs the longer you live most people not all but most get wiser. who knows you maybe the exception to the rule. This country is in deep trouble if we have to depend on the younger generation such as yourself. I hope you are in college and doing something useful.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/07 23:31:35

I'm 23 and perfectly content with where I am. The teenage years are meant for self-discovery. I already know what I believe, and nobody will ever influence it...no matter how condescending you wish to be.

Just because you enjoy playing the role of God doesn't mean everyone is going to follow suit. Trust me, I come from a religious family. But none of them are as condescending as you. In fact, they don't even feel the need to ride a high horse. They may not agree with a certain lifestyle but they do not judge.

By the way, I'm transgender. :D

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/07 23:39:50

I already new that, your values speak for themselves and someday you may regret. who is to say. You are very young and will go though alot of changes believe me. You will make good and bad decisions some you will regret. Maybe you should be focus on something that is healthy, being transgender is not healthy it is dangerous.

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RawRsaurus to lori 2012/07/08 05:04:51

The only danger I face is opposition from people such as yourself, people who are so afraid of someone who is the least bit different they'd be willing to go to great lengths to ridicule and even harm them.

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lori to RawRsaurus 2012/07/08 11:13:44

Like i said many times you are very young and immature and will change your mind about many things many times. The real danger you have is yourself. You are your own worse enemy. Make a differece in this world.

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