Billy Porter feels his 'full authentic self' and relieved after opening up about HIV diagnosis
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pinkvilla.comBilly Porter spoke his truth and how! The Emmy-winning actor in a heartbreaking yet affirmative article for The Hollywood Reporter opened up about his 2007 HIV diagnosis.
In the story, Billy recounted living with shame, guilt and trauma all these years due to the diagnosis and stigma attached to it.
Post the article's publication, Billy also sat down with Tamron Hall for his first TV interview on the subject. For the television interview, the 51-year-old actor opened up about his diagnosis in detail and revealed how 2007 was almost a tragic year for the actor.
After being diagnose with Type 2 diabetes and filing for bankruptcy in March 2007, Billy was HIV aids positive in June of that year.
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