Sophia Bush closed out April 2024 with a candid personal essay for Glamour, where she detailed her emotional state as she decided to divorce her second husband, Grant Hughes. The former “One Tree Hill” star disclosed a long, painful fertility journey and a bout with a serious mystery illness. Bush also used the piece to clear up misconceptions about her sexuality and her relationship with Ashlyn Harris, who filed for divorce from Ali Krieger around the same time that Harris and Bush started dating. Bush revealed that her previous partners knew she was into women. “My partners have known what I’m into for as long as I have,” wrote Bush.
The actor also revealed that, while she doesn’t like the notion of having to “come out” in 2024, she identifies as queer. “I’ve experienced so much safety, respect, and love in the queer community, as an ally all of my life, that, as I came into myself, I already felt it was my home,” continued Bush. “I think I’ve always known that my sexuality exists on a spectrum. Right now I think the word that best defines it is queer. I can’t say it without smiling, actually. And that feels pretty great.” Later in the piece, Bush recounted a moment where her mother defended her to a friend who didn’t believe her daughter could possibly be gay. “Oh honey, I think she’s pretty gay,” said her mom. “And she’s happy.”
