When Shannon Purser, the actress who would have won Miss Congeniality for her portrayal of “Barb” on the hit Netflix show Stranger Things if that was a real award, went on social media last week to encourage people to take time with sexual identity, it left more than a few wondering what exactly she was getting at.
Well now all is revealed.
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Purser followed up with another Tweet last night coming out as bi, writing, “I don’t normally do this, but I figure now is as good a time as any to get personal. I’ve only just come out as bisexual to my family and friends. It’s something I’m still processing and trying to understand and I don’t like talking about it too much.”
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Here are last week’s Tweets from the 19-year-old actress:
Getting comfortable with your sexuality is a process. It's going to be ok. I wish I'd known that sooner.
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 11, 2017
Another thing I wish I'd known about sexuality is to take it slow. It can define you as much as you want it to.
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 11, 2017
But it's gonna be ok. You're going to be ok. No, you're going to be great.
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 11, 2017
All that to say, you're not alone. You're in my prayers and, if you're the praying kind, please keep me in yours. ?
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 11, 2017
And here’s the message she sent out on Tuesday night:
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 19, 2017
Purser, who also appears on CW’s Riverdale, addresses accusations of “queerbaiting” that have been thrown at the show.
Related: So, the first steamy gay scene from C.W.’s “Riverdale” is here. Curious?
In particular, some fans were upset that a kiss between two female leads, Betty and Veronica, didn’t lead anywhere.
Check out that scene below:
https://youtu.be/hFhWuJc-qTI
1EqualityUSA
Thanks for being out. It helps others not feel so alone.
CaliKyle
Just another not quite famous actress pulling a stunt. See Kelly Osborne for further explanation.
lykeitiz
I watched Season 1 of “Stranger Things”. Who is this? Is she the one who disappeared after a couple episodes?
surreal33
I just took a massive dump however, I washed my hands before I typed this.