Actor Billy Porter reveals he has been HIV positive for 14 years

The year 2007 was the darkest period of Billy Porter's life when he was both bankrupt and discovered to have diabetes and HIV infection.

On May 19, in an exclusive interview on The Hollywood Reporter, actor Billy Porter first told the story of being infected with HIV since 2007. This revelation shocked fans.

“In June 2007, Billy got a pimple on his butt and went to the doctor to find out he was HIV positive. Since then, Billy has not told anyone, fearing isolation and attack in the film industry, where Billy believes he has not always been treated well," the magazine wrote.

2007 was the worst year of Billy Porter's life. Before she was diagnosed with HIV, Porter was also diagnosed with type II diabetes by her doctor, then suffered economic difficulties and went bankrupt.

“The shame and negative emotions that have built up in me have silenced me, and I have lived with that for the past 14 years. Getting HIV with someone who was born and raised in a devout family like me is like God's punishment," the actor shared.

Billy Porter began to have a stronger sense of demonstrating to the audience his talent and dedication. He is focused, serious about his work, and tries to keep his words to a minimum.

In the interview, Porter said that only his mother knew about it. He thinks about his mother and sees it as a motivation for himself to stop thinking negatively and move forward.

Billy Porter's open confession is now shared on Twitter. Many people expressed their grief, and sent words of encouragement and comfort to the actor.

Billy Porter (born 1969) is an American actor, singer, and vocal instructor. He won the Tony Award in the category of Best Actor in a Musical in 2013. Porter's notable works include Pose, Like a Boss. .. Next time, the audience will see him through the role of the fairy godfather in the Amazon movie Cinderella.

In the fashion field, Porter is famous for her genderless fashion style. Not choosing a safe suit like other male stars, the 51-year-old actor always knows how to make himself stand out with his unisex style of dressing, wearing elaborately bulging outfits or colorful colors. .