Ricky Martin states obvious

*Raph's Girl* · 03-30-2010, 01:26 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100329/...e_ricky_martin

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Ricky Martin is no longer denying the rumors: He's gay.

In a statement posted via Twitter in both Spanish and English, and later confirmed with his representative, Martin said: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

For many, Monday's announcement will come as no surprise; the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer's sexuality has been speculated about for years. But the Puerto Rican star, who got his start as a child in the teen group Menudo, never directly addressed it and was usually seen at events with beautiful women on his arm.

Martin, 38, said he decided to reveal the truth after working on his memoirs helped him realize that he had to be free with himself, and not keep any more secrets.

"From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside," he said. "Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And this is something worth celebrating."

Martin said one of the reasons why he kept his homosexuality hidden was because he was told by some that it would hurt his career. While his U.S. career peaked after the release of his 1999 self-titled English album, a multiplatinum success that included the hits "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "Shake Your Bon-Bon," he is still a hugely successful Latin artist.

"Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth," he said in his statement. "Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions."

Martin, who is the father of two boys born via surrogate in 2008, said he couldn't continue to hide his sexuality now that he is a father: "Enough is enough. This has to change."

Martin's book is still a work in progress.

Love that he came out on Twitter.

*Ninjinister* · 03-30-2010, 07:32 AM

I was just saying how it's the ones that nobody's surprised about that come out and make such a big deal about it.

Where's the ones who aren't already pegged as homosexual in the minds of the masses?

*Andrew NDB* · 03-30-2010, 11:12 AM

I swear I read he came out like in the late 90s. At least as a bi. How many times does this guy get to "come out" in the media?

Weird.

*Sewer Bull* · 03-30-2010, 11:27 AM

Looks like he made it official mostly to advertise that autobiography he has in works now.

*Samhain* · 03-30-2010, 11:42 AM

Finally. Everone knew this already though Hahaha.

rav4ge · 03-30-2010, 12:06 PM

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Ricky Martin announced yesterday that he's gay. In other news, pancakes announced yesterday that they are yummy.

Best way to sum that up. (from here http://twitter.com/brentalfloss)

~~Leo656~~ · 04-03-2010, 01:06 AM

I once worked for a moving company that had the MTV NY offices contract, and Carson Daley's office had a phone with a sparkly Ricky Martin sticker on it. I'm still waiting to hear Carson explain that one away. Y'think those two...?

Nah... I'm sure Ricky Martin could get way better gay guys than Carson Daley.

*Prowler* · 04-03-2010, 06:51 PM

Talk about stating the obvious.

Who cares anyway meh

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Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I was just saying how it's the ones that nobody's surprised about that come out and make such a big deal about it. Where's the ones who aren't already pegged as homosexual in the minds of the masses? __________________

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,577	I swear I read he came out like in the late 90s. At least as a bi. How many times does this guy get to "come out" in the media? Weird. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

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Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Looks like he made it official mostly to advertise that autobiography he has in works now. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

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Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	Finally. Everone knew this already though Hahaha.

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~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I once worked for a moving company that had the MTV NY offices contract, and Carson Daley's office had a phone with a sparkly Ricky Martin sticker on it. I'm still waiting to hear Carson explain that one away. Y'think those two...? Nah... I'm sure Ricky Martin could get way better gay guys than Carson Daley.