Hairspray Star Nikki Blonsky Explains Why Didn't Come Out Until Her 30s
31.08.2022 - 08:55
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Hairspray! But while we all remember her juicy kiss with co-star Zac Efron during the movie, this 33-year-old actually came out as a lesbian a couple of years ago. This licensed cosmetologist talks about why she didn’t come out until her 30s. When it comes to discovering your sexuality, some people know at a very young age, while others go through plenty of life experiences before they realize it.
Nikki Blonsky spoke on Allison Interviews about what it took for her to realize in her 30s that she was gay. When you're raised to believe being straight is the default sexual orientation, putting yourself out there to date someone of the same sex can be scary. This New Yorker considered herself late in the game when it came to dating.
While Nikki Blonsky's friends were out partying, she spent the majority of her time babysitting and prepping for her aspiring musical theater career. With such a busy schedule, dating was the last thing on this headstrong overachiever’s mind. Blonsky didn’t even have her first kiss until she was on the set of Hairspray.
And no, it wasn’t Zac Efron, as the only thing she gave him was great friendship and taking care of his laundry. The actress' childhood proves that for some people, adulthood could be the time when you learn more about yourself than ever before. Before Nikki Blonsky knew for sure she was gay, she was actually engaged to a man named Christopher Salute, and it led to some more insight into her sexuality.
She explained:The Hairspray actress is currently in a relationship with jewelry designer Hailey Jo Jensen, who identifies as non-binary. Blonsky met them during the actress' live one-on-one Cameo. Hailey purchased one where the two got to speak live face-to-face.
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