Stephanie Beatriz recently spoke candidly about hiding her sexual identity for so long, worried about the impact on her career and relationships.
In an interview, she emphasized the importance of embracing your true self during Pride Month, declaring that it is a time to be proud and not regret.
Read on to learn more.
‘This is Me, All of Me
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Stephanie Beatriz revealed that she had hidden her sexual identity “for a long time” because of concerns about the impact on her career and relationships.
In an interview with Page Six at the Tribeca Film Festival, the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor, who identifies as bisexual, openly shared his experience, stating, “I thought, ‘Oh, it might affect my career, it might affect some of my relationships. And it happens, and may happen.
As Pride Month takes center stage, Beatriz emphasizes embracing one’s true self. He insists that June is a time for individuals to unapologetically be “proud” of themselves. “[And] said to the world, ‘Here I am, all I am. Take it or leave it, baby,’” he declared. “And, ‘I’m here, sharing the same space as you. So how are you.’”
She Feels Like an ‘Invisible Part of the LGBTQIA Community
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In June 2018, Beatriz also spoke about feeling at times being “an invisible part of the LGBTQIA community” because of her sexual identity.
In a heartfelt personal essay for GQ, she openly expressed the profound impact of coming out and its challenges, stating, “Speaking from personal experience, it felt really good to come out. It’s still scary sometimes — I often feel like an outsider.”
However, he admits that despite sometimes feeling like an outsider, “those moments of discomfort are worth it because living authentically gives me so much joy and feels so honest and good.”
Stephanie Beatriz Says She Realized Her Bisexuality At 11
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In a 2018 interview with New York Magazine, Beatriz reflects on her journey of self-discovery and reveals that she became aware of her bisexuality at the age of 11.
Recalling the experience, she stated, “My mom took us to see this Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Houston Art Museum when I was 11 years old. And all I did was stare at the breasts. There are breasts everywhere.”
Over time, Beatriz gradually shares her sexual identity with close friends, her sister, and eventually the public. Although the process was not without its challenges, he expressed gratitude that his parents, despite any difficulties, were ultimately accepting and supportive. “I think they’re OK,” he said.
Stephanie Beatriz Shares A Personal Connection With Her Latest Film
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Beatriz shares a one-year-old daughter named Rosaline with her husband, Brad Hoss, who has expressed her desire to speak out and be proud of her sexual identity, although she believes “no one should come out.”
While he was chatting with Page Six, “Modern Family” alumna, while promoting her latest film, “Bucky F*kin’ Dent,” Beatriz discussed the importance of being open and authentic about who she is. “As a bisexual woman who is now married to a man, what’s important to me is that the world knows I want to be open about who I am,” she shared.
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In the movie “Bucky F*kin’ Dent,” directed by David Duchovny, Beatriz portrays Mariana, a grief counselor who develops a romantic relationship with Teddy, a Yankee Stadium vendor played by Logan Marshall-Green.
Beatriz revealed a personal connection to the film, explaining that her father, a devoted baseball fan, loved the New York Yankees very much and was part of the reason she wanted to make the film.
“He loves the New York Yankees,” Beatriz said of her father. “He grew up in Colombia, so they heard the game on the radio. And [that] was one of the first times I remember him talking about wanting to move to the US.”
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