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Newsletter Sign Up. Wake up to the day's most important news. As for the many "Glee" naysayers who've criticized the musical series' depiction of LGBT characters and themes, she added, "They think it's legitimizing a lifestyle that leads to ruin and tears at the fabric of society, and I think that we're finding that's just hogwash.

"Glee" star Jane Lynch recalled her early struggles with sexuality in a HuffPost Live interview this week, saying that being gay "felt like a disease" in her early teen years. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Sign up for HuffPost's Morning Email. She rose to prominence after she starred and played recurring roles in comedic television, which led to her earning five Primetime Emmys, one Golden Globe, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Jane Lynch Talks Early : NBC Out's Mary Emily O'Hara (left) and actress Jane

NEW: Games. The emotional videos feature lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) celebrities sharing their. Jane Lynch is sharing her experience of growing up gay in the new series It Got Better. Main Menu. Follow Us.

Terms Privacy Policy. From Our Partner. Nonetheless, the Emmy Award-winning actress says she's proud of the impact that "Glee" has had in terms of opening doors for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT teen communityeven if the show's immense success came as a bit of a surprise to her and the rest of the cast.

Submit a tip. I thought I was the only [gay] person in the world," she said. What's Hot. Go to Homepage. HuffPost Personal. Successfully Signed Up! More In Queer Voices. Jane Lynch is a formidable, talented, and accomplished Award-winning American Singer, comedian, and actress.

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