Colton Haynes on Coming Out and Struggles in Life

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Colton Haynes, renowned actor best known for his roles in hit TV shows ‘Arrow’ and ‘Teen Wolf’, recently opened up on the Johnny Sibilly Q&A show called “Logo Spill,” shedding light on aspects of his love life, his passions, and the cost of coming out in Hollywood. Sibilly, offering a safe space for conversation and camaraderie, was the perfect host for the candid discussion.

Haynes, always the overachiever, amusingly professed to having 50,000 hobbies while pouring his heart out about his relationship struggles. While he has previously been open about his love life, having dated both celebrity florist Jeff Leatham and model/designer Rafael Larrinaga, it’s clear his quest for love is not yet over.

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Coming out in 2016, Haynes has been very vocal about the trials he faced as a young, gay actor in Hollywood. He revealed that early in his career, he felt immense pressure to keep his sexuality hidden, a burden which unfortunately led him down a dark path of substance misuse. The actor has been sober for many years now and uses his platform to advocate for mental health and sobriety.

Haynes also touched upon his turbulent family life growing up. Despite the challenges, it’s evident that these experiences haven’t hardened him but have shaped him into the outspoken advocate and beloved actor he is today.

The conversation between Haynes and Sibilly was both illuminating and inspiring, serving as a timely reminder that everyone, even Hollywood stars, grapple with their identities, personal relationships, and societal pressures. But it’s the survival of these struggles that makes a roaring comeback story, just like Colton Haynes’, truly inspiring.

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