Actresses who Came Out as LGBTQ+ in 2025 (So Far)

Coming out stories continue to ripple across film and TV, with several actresses using interviews, social media, and red carpets to share their identities this year. From breakout TV leads to former child stars, these announcements often arrived alongside new projects and high-profile roles, putting visibility front and center.

Below, we’ve rounded up notable actresses who publicly came out as LGBTQ+ in 2025 so far, along with what they said and where they said it, plus the work you might know them from. Each entry includes context and sourcing so you can dive deeper.

Alexis Floyd

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Alexis Floyd publicly spoke about being queer for the first time in January during the ‘Made It Out’ podcast, sharing that she has had relationships with people across gender identities and that “queer” best fits how she understands herself. The episode also touched on her time as a crisis worker for The Trevor Project and how that work helped her make sense of her identity.

Coverage of Floyd’s coming-out moment was amplified by LGBTQ+ outlets, which highlighted her remarks and the significance of using a mainstream platform to talk about sexuality and community work. Roundups that track 2025 coming-out stories also include Floyd among the year’s first notable disclosures.

Anna Camp

‘Pitch Perfect’ star Anna Camp confirmed she’s dating a woman in a street-interview video that circulated widely in May; in the clip, she laughs and says, “I’m dating a woman, and it’s great,” appearing alongside stylist Jade Whipkey. LGBTQ+ press subsequently reported on the relationship and noted Camp’s additional comments about feeling supported by friends and colleagues.

Follow-up coverage catalogued her inclusion in 2025 coming-out lists, and entertainment outlets referenced the original TikTok that sparked broader attention. Camp’s disclosure placed her among a cluster of performers who chose casual, social-first reveals this year.

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who played Lily on ‘Modern Family,’ came out as bisexual in June with an Instagram video lip-syncing a popular line from the sitcom and on-screen text clarifying, “I’m bi.” Entertainment and LGBTQ+ media quickly documented the post and contextualized the moment with her history on the show.

Roundups from the year likewise feature Anderson-Emmons, underscoring how a playful, self-referential social clip doubled as a clear public announcement timed to Pride Month.

Isabela Merced

While promoting her role as Dina on ‘The Last of Us,’ Isabela Merced explicitly affirmed in interviews that she identifies as queer, saying “No one actually thinks I’m queer,” and reflecting on how her own experience informed the show’s central romance. Her comments appeared in major entertainment press and were picked up by LGBTQ+ outlets.

Coverage noted that Merced had also discussed queer representation and intimacy coordination for key scenes, with additional interviews reinforcing how personal identity shaped her approach to the character.

Airyn De Niro

Airyn De Niro—daughter of Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith—came out as a trans woman in a ‘Them’ cover story, detailing her transition and crediting the influence of Black women on her journey. The profile marked her first in-depth interview since starting hormone therapy and outlined her aspirations in the arts and counseling.

Her announcement prompted public support from her father and broad media coverage across mainstream and LGBTQ+ outlets, which quoted his statement and summarized key details from the interview.

Share the names we missed—and the moments that meant the most to you—in the comments!