Gay model Shaun Ross shares story of coming out to his grandfather

Shaun Ross, a gay model, recently entertained and touched his followers with a charming story about revealing his sexuality to his grandfather.

Ross recounted on Threads, “I remember coming out to my grandpa a year before he passed. I was shocked by how he embraced me.” He continued, “I said, ‘Grandad, I’m gay,’ and he replied, ‘Well, can you cook?’ I said, ‘Not really.’ He laughed, ‘How do you expect to keep a man?’”

According to ‘LGBTQ Nation’, Ross explained that his grandfather went on to share about his experiences with gay men in 1950s Harlem “who hosted dinners, dressed sharply, and had beautiful homes. He said they taught him so much about how to carry himself.”

But the story continued. Ross noted, “He told me about gay men in 1950s Harlem who hosted dinners, dressed sharp, and had beautiful homes. He said they taught him so much about how to carry himself.”

The interaction resonated with users, and one inquired whether Ross now hosts his own dinners.

“Absolutely!” he replied. “I’m 33; this happened when I was 19, but yes, I cook and am happily engaged.”

In subsequent posts, Ross shared pictures of his grandfather – whom he described as “such a cool man and very honorable” – as well as a photo of him and his fiancé by the sea. He also posted a video showcasing his culinary skills, presenting a large feast featuring a range of impressive dishes.

On the same day he spoke about coming out to his grandfather, he also described being outed to his mother at 16: “My mom was upset because I wasn’t supposed to be on MySpace, and the way I was presenting myself online made it worse. She didn’t talk to me for a week. Then, that Friday, we went shopping. In Dior, I was looking at these boots, and she asked if I liked them. I said yes. They were $875 on sale, and she bought them. Then she said, ‘I don’t care that you’re gay, but if you’re going to be gay, be the best gay.’ That was the icebreaker.”