Internet hoaxers have played on speculation around Twilight actor Taylor Lautner's sexuality to create a fake People magazine cover featuring the star coming out as a gay man.<br/> It shows a picture of the 19-year-old with text saying 'Tired of rumours, the Twilight star opens up about his decision to finally come out'.<br/> People magazine insist the cover in question is 100 per cent fake and began as a ridiculous Twitter joke that went viral.<br/> The fake cover was circulated online over the holidays.<br/> Social media sites distributed it and some, it seems, were taken in.<br/> Even fellow celebrities such as Def Jam's co-founder Russell Simmons were quick to tweet their congratulations.<br/> He later realised his mistake, saying, "Disappointed that people would joke about someone coming out about their sexuality. Let Taylor Lautner be whoever he wants to be."<br/> A representative for Lautner did not respond to requests for comment.<br/> It was not immediately known who's behind the hoax.<br/> Edward Baran, Reuters.
