On This Gay Day
"Glee" star Jane Lynch recalled her early struggles with sexuality in a HuffPost Live interview this week, saying that being gay "felt like a disease" in her early teen years. Today we celebrate the birth of actor Jane Lynch. Her breakthrough role came in the TV series Glee where she played cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester for six seasons, but this talented actor was getting acclaimed reviews long before this. 
Jane Lynch Talks Early Struggles With Her Sexuality
Jane Lynch is sharing her experience of growing up gay in the new series It Got Better. The emotional videos feature lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) celebrities sharing their. But, perhaps surprisingly, the six-foot-tall actor is remarkably open. But in person, Lynch is neither scary nor tightly wound.
Jane Lynch on Being a Gay Kid
Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, ) [1] is an American actress, comedian, and singer. Known for playing starring and recurring roles in comedic television, her accolades include one Golden Globe, five Primetime Emmys and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. These women, "at the height of their careers, with everything to lose, came out of the closet and took these huge samurai swords and forged the path for the rest of us," Lynch told The Advocate in a recent interview. 
Jane Lynch Says ‘Glee’ Role Indeed Was Just Written for Her
Weakest Link 's Jane Lynch Explains Why Gays Love Game Shows The host discusses queer TV history and helming the NBC revival of a beloved trivia show. I thought I was the only [gay] person in the world," she said. Nonetheless, the Emmy Award-winning actress says she's proud of the impact that "Glee" has had in terms of opening doors for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT teen community , even if the show's immense success came as a bit of a surprise to her and the rest of the cast.
Weakest Link's Jane Lynch Explains Why Gays Love Game Shows
In the midst of her busy schedule, Lynch sat down with NBC Out to discuss her gender-defying roles, being an out lesbian in Hollywood and more. NBC Out's Mary Emily O'Hara (left) and actress Jane. . Out & Proud
In a new series, It Got Better, Jane Lynch described her personal journey from closeted gay kid to highly visible gay celebrity. It wasn’t easy. Lynch grew up in Dolton, Ill., a suburb of. . 
Jane Lynch
The Birth of Sue Sylvester Lynch discussed her iconic role as Sue Sylvester on Glee, revealing that the character was specifically written for her. She explained that Fox executive Kevin Reilly suggested the need for a villain, and creator Ryan Murphy envisioned Sue as a character portrayed by Lynch. .
Jane Lynch on When She Realized She Was Gay
In Jane Lynch’s new book, “Happy Accidents,” she reveals what it was like growing up and being confused about her sexuality as a kid. Plus, which actor did she surprisingly have a crush on. .