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Glee star Chris Colfer was told his career would be “ruined” if he came out

Chris Colfer was warned not to come out as gay when he filmed the first season of Glee. The actor played Kurt Hummel on the musical comedy series between 2009 and 2015, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy. During a recent appearance on The View, Colfer reflected on his Glee experience and his hesitation over playing an openly gay and effeminate character. “I grew up in a very conservative town where being openly gay was dangerous,” he said. “I remember…

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