Bella Thorne first confirmed she was bisexual in 2016 after fans asked directly, answering with a simple yes. She later spoke even more openly about her identity and relationships, including being in a polyamorous partnership for a time. In 2019, Thorne explained that she identifies as pansexual, describing attraction as something rooted in personality rather than gender. | © Bella Thorne / Instagram
Drew Barrymore has openly identified as bisexual, speaking candidly about her attraction to both men and women. In past interviews, she’s described seeing beauty in relationships regardless of gender and has said she’s always considered herself bisexual. By talking about it without hesitation, Barrymore helped normalize fluid attraction at a time when far fewer celebrities were doing so publicly. | © The Drew Barrymore Show / YouTube
Victoria Monét came out as bisexual on Twitter in 2018 during a deeply emotional period in her life. She later shared that she had fallen in love with a woman while still sorting through the end of a previous relationship, and the public confusion around that breakup pushed her to speak openly. What began as a moment of vulnerability turned into a clear statement of identity, one she’s continued to stand by as both an artist and a public figure. | © Victoria Monét / YouTube
Anitta first opened up about her bisexuality in her 2018 Netflix docuseries and later spoke more personally about it in interviews. She recalled feeling confused when she realized she wanted to kiss both a boy and a girl, unsure how to process it at first. Her mother’s simple response “So what?” became a turning point, helping her embrace her identity without shame and speak about it openly. | © The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon / YouTube
Kali Uchis has said she’s been bisexual her whole life, speaking candidly about how people often try to invalidate that identity. She’s expressed a desire to see more openness within the Latin community, encouraging others not to confine themselves out of fear or stigma. That visibility carries into her art as well, including visuals like “La Luz (Fin),” which highlights a women-loving-women relationship without apology. | © Vogue / YouTube
Kit Connor publicly came out as bisexual in October 2022 after facing accusations of queerbaiting online. In a blunt tweet, he revealed he was bi and called out the pressure that pushed him to share something personal before he was ready. His experience sparked wider conversations about how demanding proof of someone’s sexuality can undermine the very representation people claim to support. | © Vogue / YouTube
Frank Ocean shared a heartfelt letter on Tumblr in 2012, revealing that his first love was a man, a moment that resonated deeply across the music world. His lyrics have long referenced relationships with both men and women, even though he has avoided placing a strict label on himself. When asked directly, Ocean has spoken about life being fluid and resistant to boxes, allowing his work and experiences to speak louder than any single word. | © Frank Ocean / YouTube
Lili Reinhart publicly came out in 2020 on Instagram, writing that she is a proud bisexual woman while encouraging followers to support an LGBTQ+ Black Lives Matter protest. She later admitted she hesitated to post, worried that bisexuality was being dismissed as a trend among celebrities. By speaking up anyway, Reinhart made it clear her identity isn’t a phase or a headline, it’s simply part of who she is. | © STX
Anna Paquin publicly came out in 2010 through the True Colors Fund’s “Give a Damn” campaign, introducing herself simply as bisexual and proud to speak up. She used that moment to support LGBTQ+ youth and push back against hate and indifference. In later interviews, Paquin has been clear that being married to a man doesn’t cancel her identity, bisexuality isn’t defined by your current partner, but by who you are. | © Paramount Pictures
Megan Fox has said she has no question about being bisexual, even when media coverage tried to turn that into tabloid fodder. She’s spoken about the idea that people can be born bisexual but feel pressured to make choices that fit social expectations. While some of her comments have sparked debate, her openness has kept the conversation around bisexuality visible in an industry that often prefers labels to stay quiet. | © 20th Century Studios
Tessa Thompson has spoken about her sexuality in a simple, matter-of-fact way, saying she’s attracted to both men and women. She’s described a family environment where bringing home any partner isn’t treated as a revelation, just a normal part of life. Thompson also pushes back against pressure to label every relationship publicly, showing that you can identify as bisexual, protect your privacy, and still expand representation on screen. | © Jimmy Kimmel Live / YouTube
Tyler Blackburn publicly shared in 2019 that he identifies as queer and has considered himself bisexual since his teenage years. After years of sidestepping questions, he chose to speak openly so he could finally feel comfortable and confident in his own skin. Blackburn has also addressed harmful stereotypes that label bisexuality as a cop-out, explaining that suppressing part of himself only delayed the freedom of living honestly. | © Warner Bros. Television
Alia Shawkat has spoken openly about identifying as bisexual, tracing that awareness back to childhood conversations about who she might be attracted to. As an adult, she chose to name it clearly, saying she considers herself bisexual rather than leaving it undefined. Shawkat has also connected her sexuality to her artistic life, describing how embracing both male and female energies has influenced her growth and creativity as an actor. | © Showtime
Lady Gaga has addressed questions about her sexuality head-on, stating clearly that her bisexuality is not a marketing angle or a rumor. She’s pushed back against skepticism with blunt honesty, refusing to let others rewrite her identity. By weaving bisexual themes into songs like “Born This Way,” she’s helped normalize open conversation and challenge the shame that often surrounds attraction to more than one gender. | © Apple Music / YouTube
Cardi B has been open about identifying as bisexual and has never felt the need to prove it to anyone. When critics accused her of queerbaiting, she responded directly, reminding people that attraction to more than one gender doesn’t disappear just because she’s publicly dated men. By calling herself a whole bisexual and rejecting biphobic assumptions online, she’s made it clear that sexuality isn’t something that needs validation from outsiders. | © Call Her Daddy / YouTube
These stars chose to speak openly about being bisexual, each in their own way. Some did it quietly. Others pushed back against pressure and stereotypes. All of them helped widen the conversation about what identity can look like in the spotlight.
