Sophia Bush honored the start of Pride Month 2024 with an inspiring message.
He Hill of a tree The student encouraged her 4.6 million Instagram followers to be proud of their identity and embrace who they are with a short comment on her story.
On June 2, Bush, 41, took to social media to repost a graphic made by the We The Urban Instagram account for Pride Month, a national celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
“Pride is important because tonight someone still believes it is better to be dead than to be themselves,” the colorful design read.
Underneath, Bush, who came out as gay in April, wrote: “You are perfect. No matter how long it takes, you will find your people. And they will help you find yourself more and more. It's worth it. “You're worth it.”
In the next slide of her story, the social activist reposted a comment made by @third_eye_thirst that read: “Your authenticity alone is a powerful healing force. By just showing up and existing, you are doing your part. People will be inspired, enamored, threatened, or provoked by your natural state, and none of it will have anything to do with you. Remember why you are here.”
In April 2024 Glamor In the cover story, Bush confirmed his speculated romance with former professional soccer player Ashlyn Harris. Following her divorce filing from Grant Hughes in August 2023, the actress sparked dating rumors with Harris when a source told her Entertainment tonight the two were more than friends two months later. Harris had also separated from his wife, Ali Krieger, in September.
Neither Bush nor Harris confirmed their relationship for months until John Tucker must die the leader spoke with Glamor magazine, announcing their new romance with an update on their sexuality.
“I think I've always known that my sexuality exists on a spectrum,” he told the outlet in his article titled “I Finally Feel Like I Can Breathe.”
“Right now I think the word that best defines him is queer. Actually, I can't say it without smiling. And that feels really good,” Bush continued. “Would I have liked to have made the public part of this trip a choice for me, and not had it ripped off my lips and torched by gossip blogs and breaking news online bots? Of course.”
Bush also spoke about her struggle in her marriage to Hughes, reflecting on her discontent and struggle for self-actualization. The expectations placed on her as a wife in the public eye forced Bush to adopt a facade he never intended to put on.
For their first anniversary as a married couple, the screen star felt empty as her Hughes commemorated the moment with a heartfelt Instagram post.
“In 2023, my now ex-husband posted a beautiful tribute to our first anniversary on Instagram. When I saw him, I felt the blood drain from my face. Fans and friends told me how exciting this milestone was and how happy I looked. “I didn't feel anything,” Bush explained.
“As the day progressed, I felt increasing pressure from strangers online waiting for me to post something; “What a strange part of public life to have to navigate, so I sat down and chose a photo,” he continued. “It was a black and white photograph of us running away from the camera. Yes, now I see the bittersweet irony. I wrote a very nice story about the people in that photo. Except it was just that: a story.”
