Top 10 social media responses to Joel Grey coming out

Just yesterday, Grey publicly announced he was gay. He is famous for winning an Oscar for Cabaret and many other projects. He is 82 years old and has finally found the comfort and strength to let the world know.

Grey, who's been married for 24 years and has two kids with wife steps out of the closet to reveal his sexualty to the world. As reported yesterday, Grey wanted to reveal the other side of himself that has been under wraps for so long.

Many celebrities tweeted about his bravery. Others posted about the news on their Facebook pages. The news of Grey opening up has gone viral in a few hours and everyone has something to say.

Here are the top ten twitter responses to the coming out of Grey.

What are your favorite responses? What is your own response? Do you have one?

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10. Nobody keeps Baby in the closet

Image via Twitter from Alyson Stephan

This tweet speaks for itself. Alyson quoted the line made famous by his daughter Jennifer Grey from Dirty Dancing where she played Baby Houseman. Alyson replaced the word corner with closet.

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9. Dad In-Law

Post by Clark Gregg.

Image via Facebook from Clark Gregg

“Congratulations to my brilliant dad-in-law @JoelGrey Could not love you more”. -Clark Gregg

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8.Everyone has their own time line

Post by Scott Nevins.

Image via Facebook from Scott Nevins

Scott Nevins, famous for being a host on Bravo states this on his Facebook page.

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7. We’re glad to formally welcome you to the family

Post by The Advocate magazine.

The Advocate magazine posts their welcome message on their Facebook page.

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6. No h8

Post by NO H8 Campaign.

Image via Facebook from No H8 Campaign

Joel Grey posed for one of the biggest gay campaigns out there. No H8 posted this yesterday.
Broadway legend & Oscar-winner Joel Grey (Cabaret, WICKED The Musical) proves it's never too late to be heard - by publicly coming out at 82-years-old! We're proud of you, Joel! - No H8

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5. Who had any doubt

Image via Twitter from Paula Kotzin

Oh come on people who had any doubt ever Joel Grey was gay? I don't care he's fabulous!!!! -Paula Kotzin

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4. Not a big deal

Post by RantLifestyle.

Image via Facebook from Rant Lifestyle

We know there will be a lot of "Who cares?" posted in the replies, but in a lot of ways, the best part of Joel Grey coming out is that it isn't a big deal. -Rant Lifestyle

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3. You’re never too old

Post by JimmyWin.

Image via Facebook from Jimmy Win

“Joel Grey at 82: proof that you're never too old to stand out as who you are. . . and WIN.” - Jimmy Win

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2. Sorry, ladies

Image via Twitter from MGL

“So Joel Grey comes out as gay. Good for him. And, sorry, ladies, another octogenarian off the list of eligibles!” -MLG

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1.Own your truth

Image via Twitter from Wilson Cruz

“Joel Grey, proving it's NEVER too late to own your truth and scream it from the rafters! AWESOME!” -Wilson Cruz, Activist ( Red Band Society, Rent on Broadway)

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