Was nancy kulp gay

In the s, it was almost unheard-of to find an out Queer person on television. Those that held a Queer identity were often forced into a ‘celluloid closet’ and made to keep their identities silent and hidden from public consumption. This was the case of Nancy Kulp, a closeted lesbian who is most remembered for.

Nancy Kulp's true sexuality remained a secret until the fan-favorite comedienne decided to come out on "Fatal Question." However, Nancy Kulp's husband was with her for many years, bringing doubt if she was gay.

And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story. Nancy Kulp was born on August 28, , in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, – February 3, ) was an American character actor, writer and comedian best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on the CBS television series The Beverly Hillbillies.