December 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Hollywood actress Amber Heard has come out in the open to reveal that she is a lesbian. According to reports, Amber was spotted with her partner Tasya Van Ree at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's 25th anniversary celebration in Hollywood .The association of GLAAD celebrated on completing their 25th anniversary on December 3, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Amber looked very confident when she walked the red carpet event with her partner. In an interview, Heard commented that she had to come out as it did matter to thousands of taxpayers in America who were being denied their rights as a citizen. Heard also added that GLAAD has given her the much needed platform to share her personal facts.

Amber bags the number 13 on Maxims Hot 100 list which proves her charisma as an actor. It is noteworthy to mention that though Amber has not achieved super stardom in her career, yet she had the courage to speak the truth. Instead of hiding personal facts from the media she tread on a different path without thinking much about repercussions. It is commendable on her part as she represents the entire gay community who lives life behind closed doors. Amber is indeed an inspiration to the entire gay community.

Amber stars with Johnny Depp in her latest flick The Rum Diary.

--Sampurn Wire