Danielson is correct, beards can be expensive but a good investment. Gay or bi they always keep a somewhat middle range profile when out and about with the beard. Possible hand holding or a slight hug or kiss while bumping into TMZ, for example, by "accident". Some stars will some times marry their beards, like John Travolta and Tom Cruise did, and be a real family guy. But still be a butt bandit with other guy's (heard Travolra hits on just about anything male). Usually winds up being some stars personal trainer. Some female stars have male beards.
Waitresses in LA can be out of work actors and go for the pub when hanging with some closet gay movie star or singer. They can get certain perks and notice. Kind of like a business arrangement.