Why JoJo Siwa’s ‘coming out’ is a big deal – the YouTuber and Nickelodeon star revealed her LGBT identity by singing along to Lady Gaga’s anthem Born This Way on TikTok

Jan 26 , 2021

Nickelodeon star and YouTuber JoJo Siwa came out on her social media accounts, attracting support from both fans and celebrities. Photos: @itsjojosiwa/Instagram

The former Dance Moms cast member joins Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Zaya Wayde among prominent young LBGT icons, with Ellen DeGeneres and Perez Hilton offering praise and support

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have most likely heard about Jojo Siwa’s coming out. Joining the likes of Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Zaya Wayde as young LGBTQ+ icons, the YouTube personality confirmed that she too is a member of the community through her social media accounts.

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa, came out on her social media accounts as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Photo: Handout

Since Siwa’s revelation, many fans and celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Perez Hilton have offered their support to the Nickelodeon star, who is famous for her giant hair bows and vibrant personality.

Here’s why this 17-year-old online superstar’s coming out announcement is so important.

She came out on her own terms

YouTuber JoJo Siwa shows off a gift from her cousin. Photo: @itsjojosiwa/Instagram

Like many celebrities who use online platforms to take control of their narratives, Siwa used her accounts to tell the world about her identity – at her own chosen time and place. The Dance Moms alum initially posted a video of her on TikTok singing along to Lady Gaga’s LGBTQ+ anthem Born This Way.