Shawn Mendes Speaks Out About Gay Rumors, Publicly Supports the LGBT Community
Shawn Mendes: Confronting Rumors and Defending the LGBT Community
In the past, Shawn Mendes, despite dating Camila Cabello, former member of the group Fifth Harmony, was frequently caught up in rumors about his sexual orientation. The singer, who gained fame in Hollywood with his captivating voice and charming, romantic persona, found that fame came with persistent speculations about his private life and sexuality.
The Rumors and Shawn Mendes’ Response
Even though Shawn publicly dated Camila Cabello, many still believed she was just a “beard” hiding his true sexuality. These suspicions grew stronger when Shawn followed 18+ accounts related to the gay community. In response to the rumors, fans dug up a statement from 2017 when Shawn addressed them in a Snapchat video, saying, “I’m not gay. But whether I am or not, it doesn’t make a difference.”
Pressure from Public Opinion Frustrates the Singer
The constant speculation put so much pressure on Shawn Mendes that he admitted to feeling like he had to appear in public with women to assert that he wasn’t gay. In a 2018 interview, he acknowledged: “I didn’t want to be called gay, even though I know there’s nothing wrong with being gay.” However, this statement hurt many people in the LGBT community.
Mendes Speaks Up in Support of the LGBT Community
Overcoming the pressures of public opinion, Shawn Mendes gradually became an advocate for the LGBT community. In an interview with The Guardian last year, the “Treat You Better” singer emphasized that the rumors not only affected him but also hurt the LGBT community. He condemned the way they were used as jokes and became the subject of negative commentary on social media.
A Mature and Understanding Shawn Mendes
By openly supporting and standing up for the LGBT community, Shawn Mendes has demonstrated strength and respect. The pressures of the rumors have shaped him into a more mature artist, who is now more aware of the impact he has on the public and the community he deeply cares for.
