Being asexual is not considered to be normal by many people but no one can ignore the fact that there are a lot of asexual people around the world. The list also includes some celebrities. Asexuality is actually a sexual orientation that describes those people who do not feel sexual attraction toward any individuals of any gender.
While many celebrities hide who they are for the sake of public approval, some have dared to speak their truth. So let’s check a list of five such asexual celebrities.
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Asexual Famous Personalities
1. Tim Gunn
Tim Gunn, best known for ‘Project Runway‘, is first in this list and he also mentioned the same in his book titled ‘Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work’ which was published in 2011. He wrote that he knew he was not interested in boys and girls and used to describe himself as asexual, which is considered to be a truth by many people.
2. Caitlyn Jenner
Former Olympic gold medal winner Caitlyn Jenner has gone through many struggles in her life and found herself. While speaking to Diane Sawyer in 2015 about transitioning to a female, Jenner revealed that she was calling herself “asexual for now.”
3. Yasmin Benoit
The famous model Yasmin Benoit has been open about the fact that she is asexual. In an essay for Glamour Magazine UK, she wrote that she is living a happy and perfect life and does not need a partner to complete herself. She added that she has been using a platform to battle with asexuality stigma, dispel myths, and empower the ace community.
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4. Janeane Garofalo
American comedian Janeane Garofalo is a name that cannot be ignored here. She said during an interview in a podcast that the reason for her asexuality is that her libido has been low. She states that she has never been driven by sex and she could neither accept nor reject it.
5. Morrissey
While many fans might swoon at the lead vocalist of The Smiths, Morrissey, he is known for a celibate lifestyle and being open about his sexuality. He once cleared the air and said, “Unfortunately, I am not homosexual. In technical fact, I am humasexual. I am attracted to humans. But, of course … not many.”
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