Sasheer Zamata Comes Out as ‘Late-in-Life Lesbian’
Sasheer Zamata is popping out.
The 38-year-old Saturday Night Live alum and Agatha All Along actress revealed that she is a “late-in-life” lesbian in a brand new interview with Them.
In the unique interview, she got here out publicly for the primary time, detailing her expertise navigating life within the public eye, as properly as probably opening up the MCU to a brand new fanbase “who maybe didn’t see themselves [represented] before.”
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On her id as we speak:
“I guess I’m one of those late-in-life lesbians. I just feel very comfortable and confident in my life.”
On enjoying queer characters earlier than recognizing her personal sexuality:
“I kept getting cast as queer women. I played a lesbian on Home Economics. I played a lesbian on Woke. I played a lesbian on Tuca & Bertie. A lesbian on Last O.G. I kept getting these roles. And this is before I myself was figuring out my identity. I was like, ’Whoa, what are these casting directors seeing that I’m not seeing?’”
On deciding to return out as a lesbian publicly:
“No one asks straight people about their journey of discovery, but I guess it felt like if I didn’t say anything, I’d be ignoring a part of me, and that doesn’t feel very good. But yeah, I’ve definitely had thoughts of, not necessarily keeping it a secret, but [that] there’s no need to say anything about it.”
On taking inspiration from Chappell Roan to maintain boundaries with followers:
“As far as what people deserve to know? Nothing. They don’t deserve anything. I feel very fortunate so far. I have fans who are good about respecting my privacy, and I hope that continues. And I hope artists like Chappell Roan who are very clear about boundaries keep going.”
On singing with Patti Lupone in Agatha All Along:
“No one told us there was going to be music when we got cast. It was a surprise to all of us. I think everyone was intimidated to sing in front of [Patti], but she was like, ‘Get it, we’re all doing great.’ [She’s] such a force of energy.”
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