Ricky Martin: ‘I’m gay’
After years of keeping quiet about his sexuality Ricky Martin has announced that he is gay.
The Puerto Rican pop singer decided a few months ago to write his memoirs and has outed himself on his website.
“These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn’t even know existed,” he wrote.
“The word happiness takes on a new meaning for me as of today.
“Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution.”
Martin, 38, said he is very blessed to be who he is.
“I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,” he wrote.
“For many years, there has been only one place where I am in touch with my emotions fearlessly and that’s the stage.”
The star rose to fame in the 1990s and has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.
He performed the famous hit from the 1998 FIFA World Cup, The Cup of Life/La Copa de la Vida and the 1999 smash Livin’ la Vida Loca.
In 2008, Martin became the father of twin boys, who were delivered through a surrogate.
In reply to Martins coming out all around the world people can be heard saying, “Well derrrrrrrrrrrr!”
