Actor James Haven publicly came out as gay on Aug. 6 [2] via a personal letter and a live-streamed video [3].
The announcement marks a significant personal transition for Haven, who is the older brother of actress Angelina Jolie. By sharing his journey publicly, Haven addresses his identity and his relationship with his former spouse, Romi Imbelli.
Haven used Imbelli's Substack blog to publish the letter and read the text during a live-stream session with her [3]. In the announcement, the 53-year-old actor [1] said the moment was a "new chapter of my life" [3].
In the letter, Haven said he no longer feels the need to apologize for his sexuality [3]. He expressed a desire to live authentically, stating, "I am now free to live the life that I believe I was always meant to live" [3].
The decision to utilize Imbelli's platform for the announcement suggests a collaborative approach to the public disclosure following their split. Haven's statement focused on personal liberation and the pursuit of a life aligned with his true self [3].
“"I am now free to live the life that I believe I was always meant to live."”
Haven's public disclosure at age 53 highlights the ongoing trend of public figures coming out later in life, often after the dissolution of long-term marriages. The use of a partner's platform for the announcement indicates a supportive transition from a marital relationship to a public acknowledgment of identity.
