Actress Lili Reinhart, known mostly for starring in The CW's teen drama series Riverdale and in 2019's critically-acclaimed J.Lo and Constance Wu-led film Hustlers, just publicly came out as bisexual.
"Although I’ve never announced it publicly before, I am a proud bisexual woman," the 23-year-old said in a statement on her Instagram stories, sharing the flyer of the peaceful 'LGTBQ+ for #BlackLivesMatter' protest that is being held in West Hollywood, Calif. later today. "And I will be joining this protest today. Come join."
Reinhart's public confirmation of her sexuality comes on the heels of the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and continued, nationwide demonstrations for the end of police brutality and systemic racism following the unjust murder of Minnesota's George Floyd at the hands of police. She is one of several notable queer celebrities who has been lending her voice to the Black Lives Matter movement and calling for change.
\u201cI want to say that I am ashamed of the racism that exists in this country. We are taught to look at our police officers as helpful and friendly when we learn about \u201cleaders\u201d in elementary school. \nOur \u201cleaders\u201d have failed us today.\u201d— Lili Reinhart (@Lili Reinhart) 1591049308
\u201cI don\u2019t have all the right words, but I stand by you. #BlackLivesMatter\u201d— Lili Reinhart (@Lili Reinhart) 1591049308