When did Kristen Stewart first come out as gay?

Kristen Stewart first came out as gay nearly nine years ago during an SNL monologue.

Who is Kristen Stewart married to?

Kristen Stewart married Dylan Meyer in April 2025.

Why did Kristen Stewart refuse career advice to hide her identity?

Stewart refused career advice to hide her identity because she did not want to live a partial life or perpetuate systems that exclude people.

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Kristen Stewart: I won't live a partial life

2 Feb

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Stewart refused to hide her identity to advance her career.
She came out nearly nine years ago during an SNL monologue.
Stewart and Dylan Meyer married in April 2025.

Kristen Stewart: I won't live a partial life

Kristen Stewart, in an interview airing Monday, Feb. 2, discussed her decision to live openly.

Nearly nine years after her initial coming out during an SNL monologue, the 35-year-old actress shared that she was advised against holding her girlfriend's hand publicly, fearing it would hinder her career. Stewart rejected this notion, stating she would not live a partial life or perpetuate exclusionary systems.

Stewart's romantic life has drawn public attention, including her past relationship with Robert Pattinson. Her coming out in 2012 occurred during a monologue addressing then-President Donald Trump's tweets about her and Pattinson. She expressed a desire to define her own narrative and foster a more open world.