Noah Schnapp, star of the hit series Stranger Things, recently opened up about his twin sister’s surprising reaction when he came out as gay. In an interview with Variety, the 18-year-old actor shared how his sister Chloe Schnapp was the first person he confided in about his sexuality. Noah revealed that he was apprehensive to tell anyone else before his sister, saying, I can’t tell anyone else before I tell my own twin sister – she’ll kill me.
To his surprise, Chloe’s response was nothing short of ecstatic. She even expressed relief that he wouldn’t marry another girl and potentially have to compete with her for attention. Instead, Chloe welcomed the idea of Noah having a male partner and referred to him as her future best friend. While some fans found her comment to be strange and even creepy, others defended her and urged people not to over-sexualize the relationship between siblings.
Noah also spoke about his mother’s reaction when he came out to her. He revealed that he initially slid back into the closet after returning to college and became miserable as a result. Concerned for her son’s well-being, Noah’s mother, Karinne Schnapp, paid him a visit. It was during dinner that he finally mustered the courage to tell her the truth about his sexuality. Much to his relief, she already had an inkling and was supportive from the beginning. Noah described the moment as taking the biggest breath of relief of my life.
In January, Noah publicly came out by posting a TikTok video in which he lip-synced to the words, You know what it never was? That serious? It was never that serious. Accompanying the video, he expressed his gratitude for the support he received from his friends and family, who had long known about his sexual orientation.
To celebrate his newfound freedom, Noah attended his first-ever Pride celebration in New York. He shared photos on Instagram, showing him wearing a vest that read Straight Outta The Closet in rainbow colors and joyfully dancing alongside other members of the LGBT+ community.
Noah’s story of coming out and the accepting responses from his sister and mother highlight the importance of love and support within families. These experiences can inspire others who may be struggling with their own identity and provide encouragement to live authentically. Noah Schnapp’s openness about his journey serves as a powerful reminder that embracing one’s true self is a cause for celebration.
