There seems to be a tendency to speculate about celebrities' sexuality and identity.
Whether Kit Connor is under pressure to come out after appearing on Netflix's hit show heart stopper Or when Billie Eilish appears on the red carpet, we feel this weird fascination.
Let's be real: this is not information we have a right to know, and even if a celebrity refuses to answer, the internet will be filled with speculation as to why.
As a queer person, this is what I mean when I say representation matters. It's incredible that people who identify as LGBQT+ are so open about their sexuality, but they should do so at their own discretion.
I really have a problem with the media labeling people before they even have a chance to come out.
Finally and fully understanding yourself and your emotions is a very personal thing that can take years to come to terms with personally, let alone help others understand. there is.
Even if you know you fall somewhere on the spectrum of sexuality, things and feelings change, and it may take some time to figure out which label fits you best.
There is pressure to define ourselves, whether from external sources or on a personal level.
Labels come with a sense of security and understanding. When you're struggling with big parts of yourself, it can be tempting to reach out and grab something that will make things a little easier.
But things take time, so there shouldn't be any pressure from outside forces trying to make you reach a conclusion before you're ready.
In an interview with British Vogue in July last year, Kit Connor revealed that “I should have done it that way.'' [come out] “In a different way, rather than feeling forced by social media.”
“It wasn't something I was ready to talk about,” he said. “I wasn't angry. I was a little disappointed in this reaction. I don't think it's anyone else's problem, and I'm very young.
Rebel Wilson has spoken multiple times about how “difficult” it was after being “forced” to come out, even though she never kept her relationship a secret.
Adding to this, Harry Styles said that the pressure to label one's sexuality is “outdated” and that in a society where people don't have to “be clear about which boxes they're ticking” He added that it should be moved.
While most of us ordinary people can question, label, and relabel ourselves in private, many of our favorite celebrities don't have that luxury.
When everything you do is put under a kind of microscope for people to peek at, you don't have a lot of freedom to change labels or experiment.
Like most things in life, sexuality can change.
After all, we are humans, so our sexuality will evolve as well, and we can expect to see fewer headlines about sexuality in the future.
