The festivities surrounding many of these events often turn them into a headline-grabbing display of communal pride. But on National Coming Out Day, recognized annually on Oct. 11, queer people at all points in their journey mark what for many is a more private, initial step in celebrating who they are.
Sophia Bush
In a cover story for Glamour magazine in April, Sophia Bush revealed that she identifies as a queer woman and confirmed her relationship with soccer player Ashlyn Harris.
“I’ve experienced so much safety, respect, and love in the queer community, as an ally all of my life, that, as I came into myself, I already felt it was my home,” she wrote for the magazine. “Right now I think the word that best defines it is queer. I can’t say it without smiling, actually. And that feels pretty great.”
Louisa Jacobson
Actor Louisa Jacobson’s family had a lot to celebrate in June. Jacobson came out as a lesbian in a stylish Instagram carousel that included a screenshot of a New York Times article titled, “We’re Entering a Joyful New Era of Lesbian Fashion.” The post coincided with the 75th birthday of her mother, acclaimed Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
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