Nathan Lane has multiple TV and film roles under his belt after working in Hollywood for decades. Along with his acting work, many fans have revered him as one of the most prominent and visible gay actors currently working. However, there was a time when Lane didn’t feel comfortable expressing his sexuality. With that in mind, he was almost outed before he was ready to proclaim his sexuality. Thankfully, his The Birdcage co-star Robin Williams supported him in that moment, and The Lion King star explained how the late comedian came to his rescue.
At the time, Lane and Williams were on a press tour for The Birdcage, which is regarded as one of Lane’s and Williams’ best movies. It featured a gay couple posing as a heterosexual couple to impress their future in-laws. Of course, the film’s content prompted moviegoers and interviewers to ponder over the stage and screen veteran’s sexual orientation. However, Lane did not want to talk about his personal life at that time. He explained how uncomfortable he was talking about his personal life by saying to Sunday Today (via People):
