Key takeaways:
- Actor Tyler James Williams recently shared a series of posts to his Instagram Story condemning people who try to label others as queer before they’re ready to disclose their sexuality.
- He expressed his belief that the culture of trying to “find” some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closed person “let slip” is very dangerous.
- Williams concluded his posts by emphasizing that everyone should be allowed to come out on their own terms and that no one should be pressured into disclosing their sexuality.
Actor Tyler James Williams, best known for his roles in “Abbott Elementary” and “Everybody Hates Chris”, recently shared a series of posts to his Instagram Story condemning people who try to label others as queer before they’re ready to disclose their sexuality.
In the posts, Williams, 30, noted that he usually “wouldn’t address stuff like this” but felt the “conversation is bigger than me.” He expressed his belief that the culture of trying to “find” some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closed person “let slip” is very dangerous.
The actor further noted that this speculation can make everyday conversations “feel less safe” for members of the LGBTQ community and those who are still figuring out their sexualities. He argued that this kind of behavior contributes to the anxiety that many queer and queer-questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth.
Williams concluded his posts by emphasizing that everyone should be allowed to come out on their own terms and that no one should be pressured into disclosing their sexuality.
The actor’s posts have since expired, but his message remains clear: everyone should be allowed to come out on their own terms and no one should be pressured into disclosing their sexuality.
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