Cook became Jobs’ successor in 2011, and he’s also on the board of directors for both the National Football Foundation as well as Nike. As you know, Apple has revolutionized the way people remain interconnected from around the world. In this article, we’re going to break social barriers, inspire, captivate, and challenge your beliefs by showing you 10 of the most powerful gay men in history! 10 Tim CookĪfter the passing of Steve Jobs, Apple’s new CEO Tim Cook stepped up and took over the company. This goes to show that sexual orientation doesn’t matter when you’re trying to pursue a position of fame, prestige, or influence. Some were actors and artists, while others were presidents and war leaders. Whether you knew they were gay or not, there are many men who had a lot of power despite having a sexual orientation that was considered “different.” It’s also important to note that these men took on a variety of positions and roles. So it’s easy to see why there were so many great and powerful men in the past who never admitted to being gay. In fact, admitting to being gay several hundred years ago could have resulted in severe punishment (and sometimes death). The only difference is that today, more and more people are “coming out,” whereas this wasn’t as accepted several hundred years ago. Believe it or not, this number has remained relatively consistent throughout history. It’s estimated that nearly one in three men are gay or bisexual.