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James Haven Comes Out; Jon Voight Reacts, Launches Podcast

8/12/2026

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James Haven came out as gay on Thursday, August 6, 2026, announcing it with ex-wife Romi Imbelli on a Substack livestream.
Jon Voight called the following week, said “I finally know who you are,” and felt like a “new person.”
He then started the “Safe Haven” podcast and said he remains estranged from Haven and has not spoken with Angelina Jolie.

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James Haven came out as gay on Thursday, August 6, 2026, announcing it with ex-wife Romi Imbelli on a Substack livestream.
Jon Voight called the following week, said “I finally know who you are,” and felt like a “new person.”
He then started the “Safe Haven” podcast and said he remains estranged from Haven and has not spoken with Angelina Jolie.