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Jorge González Reflects on Late Coming-Out at 'Kinky Boots' Munich Premiere

In a new RTL interview at the event, the Let's Dance juror ties his delay to anti-gay hostility he witnessed growing up in Cuba.

Overview

  • He said he came out to his parents at 30 while living in Europe and returned to Cuba introducing them to his partner.
  • González recalled that his family accepted the relationship, underscoring his remark that "family is family."
  • He described hiding his sexuality in Cuba, saying he saw openly gay people attacked as a child.
  • Serving as ambassador for the musical, he noted parallels to his life, recalling a childhood love of high heels as his father pushed him toward boxing.
  • He emphasized that self-love and self-acceptance are essential, while keeping his current partner's identity private despite earlier Instagram speculation.