# James Haven comes out as gay with support from Romi Imbelli 2026-08-06T22:46:35+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother, has publicly come out as gay at 53. He made the announcement in an Instagram video shared by his former wife, Romi Imbelli, and discussed his identity during her Substack livestream. Haven said he had spent years healing from childhood trauma and had long felt drawn to Disney princesses, but lacked the words to explain those feelings. Haven and Imbelli married privately in California in August 2024 and separated 15 days later. Their marriage was annulled in March 2025, according to Page Six. Imbelli, a former The Real L Word cast member and hairstylist, said she supported Haven’s decision and remains close to him. Haven is also preparing a podcast called Safe Haven with James Haven. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: celebrity, coming out, James Haven, podcast, Romi Imbelli Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/romi-imbelli-supported-james-haven-after-his-coming-out/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/romi-imbelli-supported-james-haven-after-his-coming-out/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.