Wayne Brady reveals pansexual identity

Wayne Brady opens up about his sexuality, revealing he identifies as pansexual, after suppressing his feelings for years.

Wayne Brady, the host of "Let's Make a Deal," recently opened up about his sexuality in an interview with People magazine. In the article, Brady revealed that he identifies as pansexual, a term defined by GLAAD as someone who can form enduring attractions to any person, regardless of gender identity.

Brady, 51, spoke about suppressing his sexuality for years and the shame he felt as a result. He explained that he had been married to Diana Lasso from 1993 to 1995 and shares a daughter, Maile Brady, with his ex-wife Mandie Taketa, whom he was married to from 1999 to 2008.

The television personality and actor shared that he struggled to identify as bisexual because he hadn't had the opportunity to act on his attractions. After researching and reflecting on his own feelings, he decided that pansexual was a more fitting term for him. To Brady, being pansexual means being attracted to anyone who identifies as gay, straight, bi, transsexual, or non-binary. He emphasized that it's not just about physical attraction, but also about connecting with the person as an individual.

Brady admitted that he had been attracted to men in the past, but he suppressed those feelings due to societal pressures and his upbringing. He revealed that he was taught from a young age that being called gay was an insult, and he didn't want to add to the bullying he already faced. Despite having friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community, he felt like a sham for not being forthcoming with himself.

Now, Brady is ready to embrace his true self and stand alongside other members of the LGBTQ+ community. He acknowledged that he doesn't have an obligation to announce his sexuality, but he used that as an excuse to live in secrecy. He expressed a desire to be the best version of himself and emphasized that he's doing this for his own happiness.

Brady also mentioned that he is currently single and wants to focus on himself before entering into a new relationship. He wants to embrace his identity as a single, open-minded pansexual and remain open to connecting with others.

Both Mandie Taketa and Maile Brady expressed their support for Wayne Brady. Taketa was the first person he came out to, and she responded positively, knowing that it would bring him happiness. Maile simply accepted her father's revelation with an "okay."

In conclusion, Wayne Brady's candid interview sheds light on his journey of self-discovery and acceptance. By embracing his pansexuality, he hopes to live authentically and contribute to the LGBTQ+ community.

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