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Thora Birch Comes Out as Bisexual at The Abbey Anniversary

Framing the disclosure through her West Hollywood roots, Birch urged people to find community, urged unity, signaling willingness to revisit her 1990s roles.

Overview

  • Birch publicly revealed she is bisexual while speaking at The Abbey’s 35th Anniversary in West Hollywood on Wednesday, May 20.
  • She told Us Weekly that the LGBTQ+ community helped shape her identity and urged people to find and stand with their communities to stop fighting.
  • Her representative said Birch grew up within walking distance of The Abbey, a longtime local LGBTQ+ venue that she described as feeling like home.
  • Birch reiterated openness to revisiting several of her 1990s characters and has previously spoken about interest in projects such as a Hocus Pocus 3 and a Now and Then sequel.
  • The disclosure has been widely reported by entertainment outlets and ties a personal revelation to Birch’s West Hollywood roots, which could strengthen her public support among LGBTQ+ fans and community groups.