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James Haven comes out as gay with support from Romi Imbelli
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Celebrity coverage can reduce a personal announcement to Angelina Jolie’s family tree or treat Imbelli’s support as a dramatic twist. Both readings miss the central fact: Haven chose to speak publicly, while Imbelli said she did not out him without consent. The marriage timeline matters, but it should not become gossip disguised as analysis. The useful test is whether future coverage respects Haven’s own account rather than mining his family connections for clicks.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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