Comedian and former late-night TV host Amber Ruffin came out as a member of the LGBTQ community on the last day of Pride Month, Sunday.
“In what will shock absolutely no one, I am taking advantage of the last day of PRIDE to come out! she wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself smiling in a tank top with the phrase “Queer.”
“Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am!” Ruffin wrote, then jokingly, “And I can’t wait to be discriminated against for a new reason!!”
The post was met with messages of support from celebrities and fans.
Tan France from Queer Eye wrote: “Yay!! Happy Pride, my love!! Hope you feel loved and supported! ❤️
Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo wrote: “Welcome my love!! Toilets are on the left, refreshments on the right, grab a chair. The DJ takes requests.❤️ »
Actress Michelle Buteau wrote: “I love this and I love you 🏳️🌈✨” while Sophia Bush, who also recently came out, added: “Welcome home Amber!! Our team is getting sexier and smarter!! Happy Pride my dear 💞”
Actress and screenwriter Lena Waithe added: “You are loved, seen and appreciated!! 🌈”
Ruffin, 45, worked as a writer on NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for 10 years and then hosted her own “The Amber Ruffin Show” on Peacock from 2021 to 2022.
She was previously married to Dutch painter Jan Schiltmeijer until their divorce in December 2023, Variety reported.
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