function onPlayerReadyVidible(e){'undefined'!=typeof HPTrack&&HPTrack.Vid.Vidible_track(e)}!function(e,i){if(e.vdb_Player){if('object'==typeof commercial_video){var a='',o='m.fwsitesection='+commercial_video.site_and_category;if(a+=o,commercial_video['package']){var c='&m.fwkeyvalues=sponsorship%3D'+commercial_video['package'];a+=c}e.setAttribute('vdb_params',a)}i(e.vdb_Player)}else{var t=arguments.callee;setTimeout(function(){t(e,i)},0)}}(document.getElementById('vidible_1'),onPlayerReadyVidible); Just days after opening up about her journey toward understanding her sexuality, Shannon Purser has come out as bisexual.The Stranger Things and Riverdale actress shared the news in an emotional tweet late Tuesday. Ive only recently come out as bisexual to my family and friends, Purser wrote. Its something I am still processing and trying to understand and I dont like talking about it too much. Im very very new to the LGBT community.See Pursers full tweet below.pic.twitter.com/FkkX2PziiQ Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 19, 2017 As it turns out, the 19-year-old had partly written the tweet in response to a Riverdale scene which angered some critics and divided the shows fans. In an early episode,Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Betty (Lili Reinhart) shared a same-sex kiss,leading some to accuse the CW series of queerbaiting, given that both characters identify as straight. Others used the scene as the basis forshipping ' or fantasizing a romantic relationship between ' the two women, whom they nicknamed Beronica.Shortly before the lengthy note about her sexuality, Purser had reportedly addressed angry Beronica stans in a since-deleted tweet with co-star Cole Sprouse. Her statement quickly backfired among some fans, however, who responded by accusing the show of succumbing to faux lesbianism.She clarified her views in a series of tweets:Ships are great, being horrible to people who don't ship your ship is not. Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 18, 2017 And I get that, representation is so powerful and important. But we didn't write the show' We have literally no say in what happens. https://t.co/V4k4m8TgKU Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 18, 2017 Lemme clarify, not angry at beronica stans. Not even angry at rightfully upset beronica stans. Disappointed with hateful people. Peace 'Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 18, 2017 Last week, the actress explained on Twitter that she was in the process of becoming comfortable with her sexuality, but did not use any specific label. She also offered words of support to her followers who may be having similar feelings.Getting comfortable with your sexuality is a process. It's going to be ok. I wish I'd known that sooner. Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 11, 2017 Another thing I wish I'd known about sexuality is to take it slow. It can define you as much as you want it to. Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) April 11, 2017 In 2016, she discussed queer fans whove said they identify with her beloved Stranger Things character, Barb.We all at some point in our lives have felt that we werent at the top of our social circle, or that maybe we needed our friends more than they needed us, and feeling overlooked, she told Paper magazine in July. I think a lot more people feel a little bit insecure and a little bit hungry for love and acceptance.Congrats on living your truth, Shannon!For the latest in LGBTQ entertainment, check out the Queer Voices newsletter. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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