Star Trek star George Takei reveals life changes after coming out as gay

'Star Trek' star George Takei has opened up about how his personal and professional life changed once he came out about his sexual orientation.

During an interview with the Huffington Post, the 76-year-old actor said that as a visible spokesperson for equality, he was no longer simply "that guy from Star Trek" but one of the few out, and outspoken, gay actors of the time.

The Hollywood star asserted that it gained him an LGBT following he didn't formerly have, which together with his sci-fi base, formed a peculiar and wonderful combination.