When Sushmita Sen addressed dating rumours with Ricky Martin: 'I knew he was gay, more power to him'

While Ricky Martin's music has been wooing people for years now and he achieved great success professionally, his personal life has also always been in the limelight. Ever since the beginning of his career, he was always surrounding by dating rumours which travelled even to India. Did you know that Ricky was once linked with Sushmita Sen. The actress had also addressed these rumours. While the duo did not speak about it earlier, it was only after Ricky announced to the world that he's homosexual that Sushmita also spoke about it.

The actress had once said in a chat with DNA, "All the time I have known him, I've been so proud of him. It takes tremendous courage to accept your own DNA. I knew he was gay. More power to him. It is a fantastic feeling to be able to love who you want to and that's a choice no one can make for you.”


For those not in the know, the singer, songwriter came out about being gay and called it the most important announcements of his life. He wrote on his official website, "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am. Too heavy for me to keep inside. Something worth celebrating. Many people told me... 'all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse'. It fills me with strength and courage."

Martin had always expressed his desire to be a father, and in 2008, he welcomed twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, via surrogacy. Years later, he met artist Jwan Yosef on social media in 2015, and the two married in 2018. That same year, they expanded their family with a daughter, Lucia Martin-Yosef, followed by a son, Renn Martin-Yosef. However, after six years of marriage, the couple decided to part ways. Their divorce was finalised 2023.

Meanwhile, as far as Sushmita is concerned, the actress is continues to be loved for her strength, grace and wisdom. She was in a relationship with Rohman Shawl, but the duo announced their break-up. They have continued to remain friends since then. She recently admitted on Rhea Chakraborty's podcast that she's been single for the last three years atleast.

On work front, she was seen in 'Aarya 3' last year and 'Taali' on OTT.