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Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Maren Morris, an American country music artist, songwriter, and record producer, hails from Arlington, Texas, born on April 10, 1990. She shot to fame with her debut major-label album, 'Hero', hitting shelves in 2016.

One of its standout tracks, 'My Church', not only garnered widespread acclaim but also clinched a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.

Beyond her solo work, Morris is a vital member of the country supergroup The Highwomen, joining forces with talents like Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby.

Recently, Morris bravely opened up to her fans with a deeply personal revelation: she has come out as bisexual, a significant announcement following her recent divorce.

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

And Morris isn't alone in proudly sharing their bisexuality among celebrities…

1. Billie Joe Armstrong

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day revealed his bisexuality back in 1995.

Speaking to the Advocate, as reported by NME, he shared, "I think I've always been bisexual. I mean, it's something that I've always been interested in. I think people are born bisexual, and it's just that our parents and society kind of veer us off into this feeling of 'Oh, I can't.' They say it's taboo."

2. Björk

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Björk has been candid about her bisexuality since the early 2000s.

In a 2004 interview with Diva magazine, she expressed, "I think everyone's bisexual to some degree or another; it's just a question of whether or not you choose to recognize it and embrace it."

3. Thandie Newton

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Thandie Newton shared her bisexuality openly in 2008 during an interview with the Advocate. She expressed, "We're all potentially bisexual; it all depends on your circle, your upbringing, and all kinds of things. Or maybe I'm just talking about myself. I could've easily fallen in love with a woman over a man."

4. Drew Barrymore

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Drew Barrymore revealed her bisexuality in 2003 during an interview with Contact Music. She candidly stated, "Do I like women sexually? Yeah, I do. Totally. I have always considered myself bisexual."

5. Evan Rachel Wood

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Evan Rachel Wood made her bisexuality public in 2012.

In a simple tweet, she affirmed, "Yes, I am bisexual."

6. Lady Gaga

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Lady Gaga has been consistently vocal about her bisexuality. In a 2013 statement to the Huffington Post, she asserted, "You know what? It's not a lie that I am bisexual and I like women."

7. Vanessa Carlton

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Vanessa Carlton embraced her bisexuality during a performance at Nashville Pride in 2010, announcing, "I, myself, am a proud bisexual woman."

8. Megan Fox

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Megan Fox delved into her bisexuality during a 2009 interview with Esquire, expressing, "I think people are born bisexual and they make subconscious choices based on the pressures of society."

9. Maren Morris

Country Singer Maren Morris Comes Out Following Divorce From Husband

Maren Morris is the latest celebrity to publicly come out as bisexual.

In an Instagram post, Morris smiled at the camera, wearing a black sleeveless top and a stylish bob haircut with bangs. She announced, "PHOENIX, AZ. Happy to be the B in LGBTQ+. Happy pride ?."

Morris's revelation follows her divorce from fellow country singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd last October, citing irreconcilable differences after a five-year marriage.

The couple, who have a four-year-old son, legally separated the same day they filed for divorce. Their marriage officially ended in January this year when the dissolution was finalized.

Congratulations to Maren, and all these proudly bi celebrities.

Happy Pride!