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Alexandra Shipp Says 'Love, Simon' Helped Fans Come Out and Feel Seen

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American actress, singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist Alexandra Shipp arrives at the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Block Party 2025 held at the Universal Studios Backlot in Universal City, Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Alexandra Shipp says ‘Love, Simon’ helped fans come out and inspired more honest queer stories in film and TV.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Alexandra Shipp reflected on the lasting impact of her role in Love, Simon, calling it a turning point in her career. Speaking at Collider’s Ladies Night After Dark panel, Shipp shared how fans told her the film gave them the confidence to come out—and showed parents how to support their LGBTQ+ kids.

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Shipp played Abby Suso in the 2018 teen rom-com, one of Simon’s closest friends. While the story centered on Simon’s journey, Shipp said the ensemble cast made the film feel personal and relatable. Since then, she’s noticed a “domino effect” in queer storytelling on screen, from Love, Victor to more inclusive TV and film projects.

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I think about (and rewatch) Love, Simon regularly. So glad Alexandra Shipp highlighted it on this panel ... “With TV and film, we have this finite amount of time to set the bar for human beings in how we should act through representation, and for people to see something and go, ‘Oh, that’s how you tell someone I love you the right way,’ it really makes a difference.” Watch the full Collider Ladies Night After Dark panel from SDCC on the Collider Ladies Night YouTube channel now! #alexandrashipp #interview #lovesimon #sdcc #film #filmtok #movie

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Shipp, who came out at age 28, has spoken openly about struggling with fear and identity in Hollywood. Today, she’s proud to live authentically and use her platform to support queer representation, telling fans, “It’s never too late to be you.”