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Jerrod Carmichael has officially come out as gay in his new HBO special titled #Rothaniel. bit.ly/371sCFj Image
“Rothaniel,” which was directed by Bo Burnham and taped in February at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, weaves stories of Carmichael’s family history in with his own coming out process. bit.ly/371sCFj Image
At times contemplative, buoyant, and occasionally heartbroken, Carmichael talks about the weight of keeping this secret throughout his life and career, and how coming out has changed his relationships with his friends and family. bit.ly/371sCFj Image
After telling a story about catching his father cheating, Carmichael takes a beat and looks out at his audience. “After that was out in the open, I was left alone feeling like a liar, because I had a secret,” he says. bit.ly/371sCFj Image
“One that I kept from my father, my mother, my family, my friends, and you. Professionally, personally. And the secret is that I’m gay.” bit.ly/371sCFj Image
After a long silence, the audience claps, to Carmichael’s visceral relief. “I’m accepting the love, I really appreciate the love. My ego wants to rebel against it.” Later, he adds, “I rebelled against it my whole life. I thought I’d never, ever come out.” bit.ly/371sCFj Image
“At many points I thought I’d rather die than confront the truth of that, to actually say it to people,” he says. “Because I know it changes some people’s perceptions of me. I can’t control that.” bit.ly/371sCFj Image
Learn more about Jerrod Carmichael’s new comedy special. bit.ly/371sCFj

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