Now that June is here, Pride Month is officially in full swing, and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill‘s 28-year-old daughter Gracie McGraw is taking the opportunity to open up about her sexuality for the first time. Earlier this week, Gracie came out as queer on her Instagram Stories — at least, as far as her followers knew. Now, she’s returning to clarify exactly what she meant in her post celebrating this part of her identity.
Gracie shared a message to celebrate Pride.
As People reported, in a post on her Instagram Stories that has since expired, Gracie shared a celebratory Pride Month post that was first uploaded by a different account that read, “Everyone get more gay now.”
Underneath the post, Gracie wrote, “Happy Freaking Pride. I love being queer.”
Then, she returned to clear a few things up.
After her post on her Instagram Stories received a lot of buzz, Gracie shared another message on June 4 to make sure that her message was heard the way she intended it to be.
“It has come to my attention that some tabloids have taken an Instagram story I posted yesterday and have used it as clickbait, saying I’ve ‘come out,'” she wrote, via Parade. “Let me be VERY clear here… I’ve been an out and proud queer, bisexual woman and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have and will always be very vocal about my support of LGBTQIA+ rights and the community, but thank you very much to these tabloids for shedding light that it’s pride month!!!”
She went on to encourage those who are also part of the LGBTQ+ community.
“So many people out there don’t have the support, love, or understanding from their families when it comes to their sexuality or gender identity, but just know that there is a beautiful community out there that loves you and cares about and for you!” she continued. “Check on your people and keep safe out there. Give love to each other.”
Tim has never held back when it comes to how much he loves his daughter.
When Gracie turned 28 last month, Tim took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute to his daughter.
“You are a light in this world my sweet girl,” he wrote. “So much heart, soul, respect and yes LOADS of talent!!! We hope you have the best day ever and know that you are loved beyond measure! I love you my little girl.”
