Is Ian Gallagher gay, an ally, or just acting? Everything to know

Is Ian Gallagher gay, an ally, or just acting? Everything to know

Ian Gallagher is a character in the hit series Shameless, based on a contentious Chicago family named the Gallaghers. In Shameless, Ian Gallagher is gay, leaving many fans wondering if the real-life actor Cameron Monaghan is too. Discover more about the character and actor's life.

Who did Ian sleep with?
Beloved character Ian Gallagher from the hit US show ‘Shameless’ had relationships with men and women. Photo: Rosdiana Ciaravolo
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Cameron Monaghan has played the role of Ian Gallagher since the series began and became a beloved TV figure that fans were constantly rooting for. Explore what is known about the actor behind the well-received character.

Profile summary

Full nameCameron Riley Monaghan
Date of birthAugust 16, 1993
Age30 years old in 2023
Zodiac signLeo
BirthplaceSanta Monica, California, USA
Romantic orientationHeterosexual
Current residenceLos Angeles, California, USA
Current nationalityAmerican
Marital statusSingle
EthnicityWhite
GenderMale
Height182 cm
Hair colourAuburn
Eye colourBrown
ParentsDiane Monaghan (father unknown)
ProfessionActor, model, and musician
EducationAddison Mizner School
Native languageEnglish
Net worthBetween $5 million and $7 million (most widely reported)
Social media profilesInstagramX (Twitter)

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Cameron is heterosexual and is reported to be in a relationship with Lauren Searle, an Australian-American artist and model. According to Suggest, Lauren has worked for Heroes Model and Vision Los Angeles. The actor previously dated model Peyton List from 2017 to 2019. Cameron was also linked to co-star Ruby Modine in 2016 and 2017 and Sadie Newman In 2015.

How old is Cameron Monaghan?

Cameron Monaghan (age 30 years as of 2023) was born on August 16, 1993. The role he plays, named Ian Gallagher, in the show was 15 years of age when it was released on January 9, 2011.

Is Ian Gallagher gay?

Cameron's character on Shameless realises he is gay by the time he is in his early teens, and it is made evident during the show's pilot episode. Throughout the show's first four to five seasons, Ian is in relationships with mainly older men.

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Is Ian gay in Shameless US
Ian Gallagher went on to date mainly men once he felt content with his romantic identity. Photo: Scott Angelheart
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What condition does Ian Gallagher have?

Ian Gallagher’s bipolar disorder is a focal point regarding the character's struggles, with portrayals of depression mania along with experiences within therapy and with medication.

Ian is not the only family member with the disorder in the family, as his estranged mother, Monica Gallagher, is also diagnosed with bipolar. Various critics have publicly supported the show's realistic depiction of the disorder.

Who does Ian Gallagher end up with?

Ian Gallagher’s dating history over the show's 11 seasons sees everything from brief flings to on-and-off serious relationships. He had memorable albeit short relationships with Kash and Lloyd, two married men. Both flings ended poorly due to complications from their commitments.

He also had brief encounters with Karen Jackson, Ned Lishman, and Cole. He had more serious relationships with Mandy Milkovich, Caleb, and Trevor, but his most prominent love interest was his eventual husband, Mickey Milkovich.

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Is Ian and Mickey in love?

Mickey Milkovich has been a constantly recurring love interest for Ian in the series. Despite an on-and-off relationship spanning over the years, they reunite when Ian is sent to two years in prison and ends up unexpectedly sharing a cell with Mickey.

Season 10 sees them still happily in love and married in the season finale, much to the delight of the show's fans, who notably rooted for the former couple.

Is Ian from Shameless really gay?
The actor who plays Ian is heterosexual. Photo: Amy Sussman
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Cameron Monaghan's TV shows

The actor who plays Ian has starred in various notable roles over the years, with IMDb stating some of his parts include:

  • Paradise Highway (2022)
  • Julius Caesar Live! (2022)
  • Shameless (2011-2021)
  • Gotham (2015-2019)
  • Anthem of a Teenage Prophet (2018)

Cameron Monaghan's net worth

The actor's net worth is reported differently on various online sources. It is commonly reported as between $5 million and $7 million.

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The hotly debated question of 'Is Ian Gallagher gay' in real life has been a frequently-asked question surrounding the actor. Cameron's various relationships with women show that he is unrelated to his on-screen character regarding his sexuality.

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Justine De Lange (Lifestyle writer) Justine De Lange has over 6 years of experience in lifestyle, corporate and freelance writing. She started at Now Media for their lifestyle publication 'Let's Go', then joined 'travSIM' and 'Metavaro'. She now writes for Briefly News as a content writer, working with beats such as studies, services, business tips, and celebrity biographies (joined in 2022). In 2023, Justine finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can contact her directly via JustinedeLange14@gmail.com.