As we prepare for our glittery New Year’s Eve soirées, there’s one more thing to celebrate: all the queer and trans people who found the courage to come out this year. Our LGBTQ+ family got a lot bigger in 2022, with celebrities from all backgrounds coming out seemingly every week. Who knew a green velvet couch could prompt so many, from EmRata to Shay Mitchell, to express a queer identity? Head to the link in our bio to read about some of the LGBTQ+ celebrities who came out this year, and the sweet and funny ways they did it.