Hairspray actress Nikki Blonsky, who played the lead role of Tracey Turnblad in the 2007 musical version of the film, has come out as gay.
Blonsky posted a video of herself dancing in her yard, set to the music of Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out” to commemorate pride month. She also didn’t mince words in the caption.
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“Hi, it’s Nikki Blonsky from the movie I’m Gay!,” she posted alongside the hashtag #imcomingout.
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The Great Falls, New York native has seldom discussed her personal life in the past. After scoring the lead in Hairspray via a national open casting call on YouTube, Blonsky has gone on to star in the ABC Family series Huge and played a recurring role on the cult show Smash. She also works part-time as a cosmetologist.
Welcome to the family, sis.
@therealnikkiblonsky Hi, it’s Nikki Blonsky from the movie I’m Gay! #pride #imcomingout #hairspray
Jim
Get over yourself. It’s the 21st century.
Cam
Feel free to explain why it angers you that someone came out.
MISTERJETT
what’s the problem, Jim? congratulations to her are in order.
curiobi
So by your argument in this century being gay is no big deal, really? -When it is still flat out illegal in many, many countries. Your dumb as a box of hammers comment proves you are a troll. Every person that can come our safely on their own terms is to be congratulated.
Dunnedin
Apparently Jim hasn’t learned the lesson we were taught in kindergarten – if you can’t say anything nice about someone, don’t say anything at all.
Cam
Congratulations!
jayceecook
LOL
Everybody rushing out the closet door before Pride month ends.
I admit I did enjoy her in Hairspray. I know she kind of has a problematic past but hopefully she’s a better person than before.
BP2BU
Harley
Hey. Call me when Zach Efran comes out. Yowzza.
Kangol2
Great news and congrats to her!
malestrom
She’s gained so much weight….
startenout
Instead of fat shaming, I think you just meant to say “good for her,” and then shut your thoughts away for your own self-loathing.
startenout
Welcome to the family. I hope it makes you happy!
HiKo73
Good for her!! Congratulations <3