'Crazy, Stupid, Love.' Star and 'ANTM' Alum Lio Tipton Comes Out as Queer, Non-Binary: 'I Am Proud'

Lio Tipton in 2019.Photo: Michael Tran/Getty

Lio Tiptonis introducing themself to the world.

“Hi. My name is Lio. My pronouns are they/she,” Tipton began. “I am proud to announceI am queer and I identify as non binary.”

“I hope to give as much love and support back to those who continue to show love and support for the Pride community at large. 🏳️‍🌈❤️ Lio,” they concluded.

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Lio Tipton’s Instagram Story.Lio Tipton/Instagram

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Tipton alsoposted an emotional videoto their Instagram Story Wednesday, to thank fans for their “love and the support” after sharing the news.

“Clearly didn’t affect me at all,” the star joked, through tears. “Thank you.”

Lio Tipton (center) inCrazy, Stupid, Love(2011).Everett

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Tipton — who has also appeared over the years in films likeThe Green Hornet,Warm Bodiesand Mississippi Grind — chatted with PEOPLE in 2014 about their early days in Hollywood, and how their career has evolved since theirANTMcycle.

“I tried the whole modeling thing but it was very unnatural,” Tipton said with a laugh. “I talked far too much, I wasn’t good at wearing heels and I was always late. Needless to say, I wasn’t at Ford [Models] for long.”

But Tipton has alsolearned a lot from the person they used to beback in their modeling days.

“I’ve ran into people who judge me for being on a reality show and have such a close-minded assessment of who I am,” they said. “ButANTMtaught me really early on to have a stiff upper lip.”

source: people.com