When it comes to LGBT celebrities in 2013, we saw a wide variety of coming out moments including flashy magazine covers, grand speeches, and subtle tweets.
But, to be frank, no one did it as eloquently as the out women of 2013.
Basketball player Brittney Griner came out just before she was drafted into the WNBA.
And she reminded us what true self-confidence looks like.
Actress Maria Bello wrote a personal essay about her relationship with another woman.
Raven-Symoné made a big statement with a simple tweet.
And, simultaneously, reminded us why we love her so much.
At the 2013 Golden Globe Awards, Jodie Foster gave a coming out speech as multifaceted as she is.
She touched upon how difficult it can be to come out while in the spotlight.
Actress Michelle Rodriguez kept it real, as always, when discussing her bisexuality.
You can count on her to tell it like it is.
Soccer star Abby Wambach married her teammate Sarah Huffman.
She challenged us all to rethink what it means to come out of the closet.
The rap genius that is Angel Haze educated the masses on pansexuality...
... and on the use of labels in general.
Best of all? She turned Macklemore's Same Love into an emotional anthem we could all relate to.
Happy New Year, to all the out women of 2013.
