Oprah Consoles Chris As She Reveals Her Secret
Chris retains perfect poise as she reveals to Oprah and the nation the secret that’s she kept from her husband for the entirety of their relationship. She is a lesbian. Many audience members can be heard gasping during the show, but Chris remains strong and owns who she is. Oprah nods along and offers the love and support she is so well-known for. 2006 was a time of revolution for the LGBTQ community, and many audience members can be seen nodding along in support of Chris’ coming out.
Oprah Comforts Chris
LGBTQ and Family Support
When any member of a family comes out, it can be a bit of a shock. For some families, the moment of acceptance happens right when they say the words; I’m gay; however, for others, it does require some time and patience. In the situation of Chris and Joe, their families supported both of them, and they helped one another. Though their circumstance is a rare one, where two gay people marry each other during their “straight phase,” they did have one another to turn to. Something that many in the LGBTQ community do not always have.
Family Supoprt LGBTQ
