Kim Petras has opened up about her days as a suicidal child.
She shared that her parents were instrumental in keeping her alive, as they affirmed her transgender identity as a child. The German singer-songwriter revealed why she appreciates her mother during her Grammy acceptance speech in February. He also thanked artists like Madonna for paving the way for him to unabashedly live his truth during the event.
Kim Petras Reflects On Her Childhood As A Suicidal Child With Supportive Parents
When Petras sat together Out Magazine, he made sure that he revealed details about his life that many fans didn’t know before. The California-based beauty began by revealing that she was “very suicidal as a child” and wouldn’t be here if her parents didn’t believe in her talent.
That motivation prompted her to “thank the people responsible that I’m alive” during the Grammy Awards ceremony, where she became the first transgender woman to win in the ‘best pop group/duo performance category.’ He was awarded alongside English singer Sam Smith for their collaborative single, “Unholy.”
Instagram | Kim Petras
During the interview, the “Heart to Break” hitmaker slammed the rampant and unchecked transphobia that plagues society today, stating, “I hate that another generation is going through this, and I hate that young kids are going through the same thing** I’ve been through it, and that hasn’t changed.”
The Juno Award winner added that “sad” has an agenda against LGBTQ people, because she “never understood why people are so obsessed with what people do to be happy.”
Petras’ concerns about transgender lives are not misplaced, as the Human Rights Campaign reports that “at least 34 transgender and gender nonconforming people” will be killed in the United States throughout 2022. The American Civil Liberties Union has also tracked 471 — a record number — bills legislation introduced during the 2023 legislative session aimed at limiting LGBTQIA+ rights.
Petras Talks About Sam Smith’s Influence On Her Life Amid Their Grammy Win
After accepting her Grammy award, the iHeartRadio Music Awards winner thanked her collaborators for “generously” wanting her to “accept this award because I’m the first transgender woman to win.” According to The Blast, the 30-year-old queen even called Smith a “true angel and hero” in her life. Petras’ flattery didn’t stop there when he talked about the “I’m Not The Only One” singer backstage:
“Sam has been my special friend and supporter. It’s special to share this with someone who has given me important advice in my life, dealing with people’s opinions. I feel like I have learned so much. Sam will never get rid of me, and we will sing that song forever.”
Instagram | Kim Petras
He then took to Instagram to upload two images, with the first showing a shirtless Smith looking dumbfounded at onlookers. The Academy Award winner’s tattoo of two men kissing is unmistakable as it rests boldly on her bare arm.
Anchor drop earrings and “Fire on Fire” blonde hair added to the mood before she appeared in the next slide, sharing a warm hug with Petras on stage. In this shot, the “Too Good at Goodbyes” singer wears a shiny strapless dress that shows off her numerous tattoos. Under the post, the Republic Records signee wrote:
“Sam, thank you for changing my life with Unholy. I love you so much and I know how special this album is to you, your fans and to me. Congratulations on the amazing, slutty, glorious GLORIA. I love you forever. You won’t let me go now. EVERYONE CHANNEL GLORIA !!!!!!”
The “Coconuts” singer also took a moment to reflect on her journey, taking special note of naysayers who told her she would be a “niche artist” whose songs “only get played in gay clubs.”
Seeing what he has achieved, Petras hopes that children who have problems “belonging” or having a “place in society” will “feel inspired” to be themselves. She adds that being their authentic self will get them “rewarded for your talent rather than your gender or sexuality.”
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