Barry Manilow Reflects on the Struggle of Concealing His Sexuality in the Spotlight

Barry Manilow, the renowned singer, spoke candidly about the challenges he faced in concealing his sexuality, fearing it would end his career. He revealed his orientation publicly in 2017 and expressed relief over the supportive response from fans. Manilow recalled a conversation from the 1980s where Clive Davis mentioned the negative impact on Elton John's career after coming out, though Davis doesn't remember this discussion. Manilow has been with his husband, Garry Kief, since 1978 and they married in 2014. He also shared his joy in becoming a grandfather through Kief's daughter's adoption.