Is george michaels gay

George Michael speaks about his sexuality for first time in landmark interview. Picture: CNN. George Michael appeared on television in revealing he was gay for the first time and inspiring the world with the words: "I don’t feel any shame whatsoever.".

In candid interviews, recorded a decade apart, he revealed how his mother's welfare was a key factor in keeping his sexuality quiet - and that he had spent half of his career being "accused" of.

In , at age 34, Michael publicly came out as gay during an exclusive interview with CNN. A few days earlier, Michael had been arrested for soliciting sex in a public restroom in.

George Michael was fearless about being gay and enjoying sex, from the time he was arrested in a public bathroom to his iconic tweets.