Amber Ruffin Comes Out As LGBTQ+
July 1, 2024With just a few hours left in Pride Month, Amber Ruffin is celebrating in style.
The comedian came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on Instagram this Sunday, sharing a selfie wearing a shirt emblazoned with “QUEER,” along with pictures of her and her partner at recent Pride events.
“In what will come as a shock to exactly zero people, I’m using the last day of PRIDE to come out!” Ruffin captioned her post. “Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am! And I can’t wait to be discriminated against for a new reason!!”
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According to ‘Deadline’, she received an outpouring of support in the comments section from Bowen Yang, Vanessa Bayer, Robin Thede, Aidy Bryant, D’Arcy Carden, Ana Gasteyer, Audra McDonald, Riki Lindhome, and Tess Holliday.
“Love this & love you,” commented Michelle Buteau.
Sophia Bush wrote, “Welcome home Amber!! Our team just keeps getting hotter and smarter!! Happy Pride, dear one.”
“Welcome baby love!! bathrooms are to the left, refreshments to the right, grab a chair. The DJ takes requests,” added Cynthia Erivo.
Tan France commented, “Yay!! Happy Pride, love!! I hope you feel so loved and supported!”
“Happy pride, my love!!!” wrote Phoebe Robinson.
Previously, Ruffin—who became the first Black woman to write for a network late-night show on Late Night with Seth Meyers before hosting Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show—was married to Dutch artist Jan Schiltmeijer from 2010 to 2023.
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