Who "Came Out" Better?

Sean Hayes and Ricky Martin broke through to mass mainstream popularity at about the same time: Will & Grace premiered in September of 1998, and Ricky Martin, Martin’s first English-speaking album (which included the smash hit single “Livin’ la Vida Loca”) was released in April of the following year. Immediately thereafter, both stars were also beset by intense rumors in America that they were gay. Neither star would confirm it, but neither (usually) would they deny it. Continue reading...