I was on some board... Just Us Boys, I think... and they were talking about good gay role models. I was mentioning a few like Rob Halford and TR Knight who came out but didn't make a big deal about it and then went on with their mainstream, straight-appeal careers.

One of the members said "How come Queen Latifah isn't on that list? Racism, that's why." My reply was "Is Queen Latifah even gay?"

"Oh yes," he said, "She's been in a relationship with her personal trainer for years and even paid thousands of dollars to keep it secret."

"yes," I snapped, "There's a good role model for the gay community.. someone who'd allow themselves to be blackmailed just to stay in the closet."

Jodie just never talked about it because she was never really comfortable on how to do it. This is just... the natural way for her to finally just let it happen and move on.

Anderson Cooper, I'm sure, isn't far behind. In his private life he lives openly with his boyfriend. He just never talks about it on his show. Not yet, anyway.