Noah Schnapp declared his sexual orientation as gay on TikTok earlier this year. After a few months, he decided to tell his inner group about his decision and the process of confiding in them.
For countless Stranger Things enthusiasts worldwide, the revelation that Will Byers held affection for his closest friend Mike Wheeler wasn’t surprising; it was embraced.
This emotion was also echoed by Noah Schnapp, the actor who plays the adored character on the massively successful Netflix series, and his own personal experience of coming out to his family and friends. In a recent interview with Variety, Noah openly discussed the deep details of his coming out story. He emphasized how his portrayal of the character coping with his own repressed feelings on Stranger Things ultimately aided his own journey of embracing his sexuality.
Noah Schnapp, an actor, has spoken openly about his experience coming out as gay and the reactions of his family. He also claimed that he tried to have a face-to-face talk with his co-star Millie Bobby Brown but found it difficult. Noah and Millie appeared on the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things.” For more information, read about Noah Schnapp’s coming out experience and his conclusion that he is more like his character Will than he previously assumed. {Hollywoodlife.com}
Noah on Millie Bobby Brown
Noah Schnapp explained his thought process, saying, “Ultimately, I came to the realization that if I remained open about my sexuality only within my close circle, I’d still have a sense of hiding a part of who I am. To genuinely be authentic, I needed to share this with everyone.” Noah recounted that he had a list of individuals, including Millie Bobby Brown, to whom he needed to come out. He recounted his attempts to do so in person with her, finding it difficult. Eventually, he chose to FaceTime her during an outing at Party City. He recalled saying, “Millie, I want you to know I’m gay.” In response, he playfully imitated her accent, saying, “Oh, Schnapper! You finally told me!” This lighthearted exchange encapsulated her reaction to his disclosure. {Buzzfeednews.com}
Noah’s viral Tiktok video
Noah Schnapp made his public announcement of being gay through TikTok on January 5th. In the video, he wrote, “When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was ‘we know’.” The short clip showed him mouthing the words, “You know what it never was? That serious. It was never that serious. Quite frankly, will never be that serious.” In the caption, he expressed how he discovered a deeper connection to his “Stranger Things” character than he initially realized, specifically in terms of their sexuality. {Dailymail.co.uk}
