This week is a big one for the gay community, as the Supreme Court is hearing arguments for two gay-marriage laws that could majorly impact the legality of gay marriage in the US. In just the last few years, there has been a cultural shift in how Americans view same-sex unions. A recent poll found that today more Americans support gay marriage than oppose it compared to 2008, when 58 percent of Americans opposed it — and one cause for this is how outspoken public figures have become about their own sexuality.

The latest celebrity to come out is Today weekend anchor Jenna Wolfe, who announced her pregnancy and partner, NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, along with her sexuality. There are a growing number of stars who have paved the way for gay people everywhere by coming out, including Jodie Foster, who came out at the Golden Globes in January.

In recent years, there have been some positive strides for the gay community, as Obama openly said he supports gay marriage and famous people like Frank Ocean, Matt Bomer, Anderson Cooper, and more have come out of the closet. Be inspired with these celebrities who've used magazines, talk shows, and their blogs to come out as gay. Find out now how stars have come out and what they had to say about their decision to open up.