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Lynda Carter on National Coming Out Day: ‘You Are a Superhero’

Lynda Carter, AKA Wonder Woman of the ’70s live-action television series showed her solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community today on National Coming Out Day. The 70-year-old actress, singer and Miss…

2018 Time 100 Gala - Red Carpet

Actor Lynda Carter attends the 2018 Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2018 in New York City.

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Lynda Carter, AKA Wonder Woman of the '70s live-action television series showed her solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community today on National Coming Out Day.

The 70-year-old actress, singer and Miss World USA 1972 winner tweeted, "I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that young queer kids used to do the Wonder Woman spin when they were closeted. Whether you’re out and proud now or you’re still living with a secret identity, you are a superhero in my eyes. Happy National Coming Out Day 🏳️‍🌈"

One fan wrote, "Umm... yes. Young queer kids. Sometimes, I hear, even bears in their 50s. Not that I'd know...😉," to which Carter replied, "Back in the day, many of those bears were closeted cubs. And I loved them then, too.❤️"

Another fan wrote, "I’m glad you know the HUGE impact you have/had on us!🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈 I had your Barbie sized doll as a child, and she allowed me to act out how I really felt in a time it wasn’t safe to do so. My partner still has Wonder Woman EVERYTHING. From coffee mugs to clothing. 🖤Thank you Lynda!"

One fan said, "And this 52-year-old queer kid stills loves you!!! 😘🏳️‍🌈😘"

Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.