Conversation so far:
When did Rosie O'Donnell come out?
In her January 31, 2002 appearance on the sitcom Will & Grace, she played a lesbian mom.
A month later.
A month later what?
month later as part of her act at the Ovarian Cancer Research benefit at Caroline's Comedy Club O'Donnell came out as a lesbian.
What was her reason for coming out?
don't know why people make such a big deal about the gay thing.
What else did she say about it?
...
People are confused, they're shocked like this is a big revelation to somebody..
How did her fans react?
CANNOTANSWER.
Was there any reaction?
O'Donnell was named 2002's "Person of the Year" by The Advocate, and in May 2003, she became a regular columnist for the magazine.
For which magazine?
by The Advocate.
What else did people say about her?
Today, Rosie's long and brave journey has led her not only to the cover of the Advocate - Rosie was honored with the magazine's.
What was she honored with?
magazine's Person of the Year Award for 2002 - but now to its chorus of voices, as a columnist..

Question: What else did she do at that time?
Self-contained rewrite: In addition to getting "Person of the Year" award, What else did Rosie O'Donnell do in 2002?