PosestarBilly Porterhas revealed he’s secretly lived with HIV for the last 14 years.
I was just happy that somebody was finally taking me seriously as an actor."
“‘You’ve been carrying this around for 14 years?
Billy Porter.Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
Don’t ever do this again.
I’m your mother, I love you no matter what.
“And it’s all true.
Billy Porter reveals he’s HIV-positive in ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ story.LISA CLAY MILLER for The Hollywood Reporter
It’s my own shame.
Years of trauma makes a human being skittish.
But the truth shall set you free.
I feel my heart releasing.
I’m getting ready toplay the fairy godmother inCinderella.
I have new music coming out.
I have a memoir coming out.Poseis out.
I’m directing my first film.
And I’m trying to be present,” he said.
Read Porter’s full story inTHR.
