His Childhood Years

Adam Lambert has been a creative force since he was a child, claiming that his voice coach taught him "classics" such as Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Cher. A YouTube video of Lambert performing at his high school graduation illustrated that all of his hard work and training paid off early on.

His Teenage Years

Lambert has always been confident in his sexuality, and when he was 18 years old, he came out to his friends and family as gay. Lambert gained confidence after coming out and has never looked back, stating that he is "proud of [his] sexuality" and "embrace[s] it" in his career.

Before American Idol

After graduating high school, Lambert moved to Los Angeles to begin his career. His theatrical career took off quickly, and he began landing roles in local shows like Joshua in "The Ten Commandments: The Musical" and Phil Mackey in "110 in the Shade."

American Idol Fame

Lambert nailed his American Idol audition in 2008, making it onto the show and finishing second in the eighth season. Lambert found himself in the spotlight and on magazine covers before he knew it, and he has since admitted that he was "overwhelmed in the beginning."

After American Idol

Following American Idol, Lambert went on to make many albums, but he struggled to find his voice and changed genres several times. Lambert later moved on to cinema and television, including roles like Elliot "Starchild" Gilbert on "Glee" and Eddie in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again.”