Journalist Ronan Farrow Comes Out As "Part Of The LGBT Community"

Ronan Farrow at 2018 Point Foundation Gala
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Journalist Ronan Farrow came out as "part of the LGBT community" last night in New York City as he was presented with the Point Courage Award by MSNBC's Thomas Roberts, himself a past Point honoree.

The Point Courage Award recognizes those who have advocated for the future of the LGBTQ and allied community and believe investing in today's potential will produce a brighter tomorrow.

In his acceptance speech, Farrow said, in part:

"Being a part of the LGBT community – which recognized that reporting I was doing early on and elevated it, and has been such a stalwart source of support through the sexual assault reporting I did involving survivors who felt equally invisible – that has been an incredible source of strength for me.

"LGBT people are some of the bravest and most potent change agents and leaders I have encountered, and the most forceful defenders of the vulnerable and voiceless, because they know what it's like to be there."

Farrow's sexuality has been the source of quiet gossip since 2013. The 30-year-old didn't specify if he identifies as gay or bisexual.

Farrow has earned kudos for his in-depth reporting on the allegations of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein and the emerging #MeToo movement.

Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti was honored as well with the Point Impact Award, which recognizes those who make a significant impact on improving the LGBT and allied community.