Kirsten Stewart had a big night on Saturday. She hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, called out President Donald Trump for tweeting about her past relationship with Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, and officially came out of the closet during her opening monologue by describing herself as “so gay, dude,” with the sentiment directed at the 45th president himself.
Of course, the social media response was swift—and welcoming.
#KristenStewart JUST SAID SHE’S SO GAY, DUDE TO the president and I’m dead. pic.twitter.com/b4JjQw1GSh
— Kaydee 🌺🌈 (@kayedonohoo) February 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/lleuadau/status/828121697664524288
In case there was still someone doubting #KristenStewart Gay status she just made it crystal clear on #SNL #GayStew #LoveIsLove pic.twitter.com/N8uCCgyNpZ
— Moonie 🦁🏳️🌈🐺🌻 (@sun_moonie) February 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/brie_june/status/823068617872805889
https://twitter.com/KHarterr/status/827902675979235328
“Donald, if u didn’t like me then u’re probably not gonna like me now bc I’m hosting SNL and I’m soo gay, dude” #KristenStewart #KStewOnSNL pic.twitter.com/Jl36KKW8sS
— バンビ🏳️🌈 (@still_bambi) February 5, 2017
Stewart’s sexuality hasn’t exactly been a secret, but this was the first time she publicly used the word “gay” to describe her sexual orientation. Tabloids, and Kirsten herself, have discussed her relationships with women, but her actual queer identity was a bit of an elephant in the room.
While celebrities and public figures don’t have any obligation to come out about their sexual orientation or gender identity, doing so does help normalize LGBTQ people for the general public. It can be particularly helpful to queer youth to see role models and people they identify with own their queer sexuality.
You can watch Kristen’s entire monologue below.
