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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

What happened when Ellen DeGeneres came out in TIME magazine 25 years ago

Ellen DeGeneres

For many Americans, it remains one of the most memorable magazine covers they have seen in their lives.

Twenty-five years ago, on 14 April 1997, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres appeared on the cover of TIME magazine, dressed in black in front of a white background, under the words: “Yep, I’m Gay”.

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