Chloë Grace Moretz comes out as ‘gay woman’ in message to vote to protect LGBTQ+ rights

“There is so much at stake in this election,” the “Nimona” star wrote, announcing that she was voting for Kamala Harris.

Chloe Grace Moretz He came out as a “gay woman” while taking a passionate stance in favor of Kamala Harris‘ presidential bid.

With less than a week until election day, Nimona got a star Instagram On Friday, she announced that she was “voting early” for Vice President Harris, the Democratic candidate in the 2024 elections. The actor next spoke candidly about how his identity influenced his decision.

“There is so much at stake in this election,” Moretz wrote next to a photo of the “I voted early” sticker he had stuck to his jeans. “I believe that the government has no right over my body as a woman and that decisions about my body should come ONLY from me and my doctor. Kamala Harris will protect that for us.”

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She later spoke about her sexuality, writing, “As a queer woman, I believe in the need for legal protections that protect the LGBTQ+ community. We need protections in this country and we need to be able to access the care we need and deserve.”

Environmental The actor concluded his post by urging his more than 24 million Instagram followers to vote early, adding: “Make a plan with your friends to get to your polling place. Go to IWillVote.com to find the best plan for you.”

The social media post marks the first time Moretz has publicly addressed his sexuality, although he has been romantically linked to model Kate Harrison since 2018. They were seen kissing At a restaurant in Malibu. The couple is often photographed together in public places and frequently appears on each other’s social media pages. Earlier this year, they seen wearing matching rings on her left ring finger during a visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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Moretz, who has been in the spotlight since she started her career at the age of 7, usually keeps her personal life private, but join protests and speak out in favor of LGBTQ+ rights. chasing The Miseducation of Cameron PostThe actor talked about how some of the film’s critics viewed his role as an example of straight actors playing LGBTQ+ characters in the 2018 coming-of-age drama about a teenager sent to gay conversion therapy.

“Really?” Moretz responded during the interview Independent. “I think the important thing is not to assume anyone’s sexuality.”

Quoting the film, he added, “I think it’s about the line in the movie. (My character) says: ‘I don’t see myself as gay. I don’t see myself as anything.’ These are all social pressures that label us. We are all human, we try to be with the people we love and be the best person we can be. But don’t assume people’s sexuality. And don’t project your own problems onto them. Why don’t we let people be who they want to be?