I didn’t want to sit there waiting nervously to see what people were going to say. I just wanted to put it away and be confident in who I am and know that I don’t have to care what people think anymore.
Actor Noah Schnapp speaking to Variety about coming out to his 31 million followers on TikTok in an eight-second video last year.
When I opened my phone at the end of the car ride, it was, like, a thousand texts of hearts and congratulations and rainbow flags. I was crying. I was like, ‘I made it. I’m done. I don’t have to worry.’
…In the end, I decided that if I was only out to my close circle, I would still feel like I’m hiding something. The only way to truly feel myself is to tell everyone.
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Kangol2
Good for him.
Are you going to report on actor and comedian Wayne Brady, who’s come out as “pansexual”? Talk about someone who’s widely known and with a huge following!
Yooper
Well, since that news came out just hours ago, I’d say give it a day and there’ll be a bit on it on Queerty.
Jim
somebody just can’t get enough attention
Boo Radley
Well, it’s good that you can admit it.
Huron132
Such a sweet and strong man. Live your best life and never look back!