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“The Crown” Star Erin Doherty Felt “A Lot Of Pressure” To Conceal Her Sexuality In Order To Have A Successful Career
"I'm really aware of all the people who have lived years and years and years, either in shame or denial."

“The Crown” Star Erin Doherty Felt “A Lot Of Pressure” To Conceal Her Sexuality In Order To Have A Successful Career

The Crown star Erin Doherty didn’t think she could be successful if she ever shared her true self with the world.

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Looking back at the time she felt the need to conceal her sexuality, Erin says it’s “gutting” she ever had to question sharing her relationship.

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“I’m really aware of all the people who have lived years and years and years, either in shame or denial, or just hiding,” Erin said.

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She added, “Actors, actresses definitely stopping it getting out there in order to have a career, and I just want to be a part of trying to do something about that.”

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And with numerous projects in the works, like her recently released series Chloe, it sounds like her career is thriving, even after opening up about her sexuality.

You can read all that Erin had to say here.