Inspiring Messages from Celebrity Parents and Siblings on Pride Month

Modern Parenting compiled some messages and quotes from celebrities in support of their kids and siblings who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community can be frightening for some people who have hidden their true selves for years—especially from family members. But family will always be family and more often than not, they will be the first to show support and love. In celebration of Pride Month, we compiled messages and quotes from celebrities after family members have come out as part of the community.

Inspiring Messages from Celebrity Parents and Siblings on Pride Month

Ian Veneracion after daughter Deirdre came out

Speaking to Modern Parenting, Ian Veneracion shared his message after his daughter Deirdre came out. “Don’t be apologetic. Not even to me because you don’t owe me anything. You are your own person,” he said. “I think it’s such a waste of life to live it apologetically as if you owe something to someone and you have to adjust.”

Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan on daughter Miel

After daughter Miel came out as queer, Sharon Cuneta posted a message of support for her daughter.

“I believe God doesn’t make mistakes. So many of the most sincere and most decent people I know are also LGBTQ+ and I love them for all that they are. What’s next is that I will have a happier daughter who is now ‘free’ and will always be a good person with a good heart—and still always courageous,” the Megastar wrote on her Instagram page.

“She will certainly be treated no different by us her family and those who truly love her. I will love her just the same, if not more. As I said, all my children are PERFECT. I may be a Mom with traditional values, but that doesn’t mean that my mind is too tiny to accept people for what they are—what more my own child?” 

Outgoing senator Kiko Pangilinan also rallied behind his daughter, telling her he loves her no matter what. “I love you Yellie Bellie. Mama and I will always be here for you. Always. For certain. Forever. No matter what. Period. No comma. The end of the paragraph. Amen.”

Ruffa Gutierrez on brother Raymond

Last year, Raymond Gutierrez came out in an article on Mega Entertainment. After coming out, many of Raymond’s friends and family, including sister Ruffa showed support—telling him they love him.

In an interview with Ogie Diaz last May, Ruffa was asked about her reaction after Raymond came out. “Wala akong pinayo nung he announced on the chat. There was an article in Mega Magazine. We said ‘Mon we love, you, we’re here, we’re supporting you. We’re proud of you.’ Wala na kaming kailangan ipayo or sabihin. Tanggap namin,” she said.

She added that her brother’s sexuality was never an issue. “Whatever makes you want, whatever makes you happy, we support.”

Billy Ray Cyrus on daughter Miley

It was in 2016 when Miley Cyrus came out as pansexual. Her father, musician Billy Ray Cyrus, has been supportive of his daughter ever since. “We’ve always been very open-minded,” the ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ singer told E! News. “Listen, it’s all about love and light. Forget the negativity and the haters.”

Khary Paton on son Karter

Walking Dead actor Khary Paton posted a message for his son Karter, who identified himself as transgender. “You see, he was born female but has always identified as a boy. He thought it would be cool if I announced it on social media. I told him that there would be so many supporters but also a lot of jerks who would be harsh,” he wrote in 2020.

“There is nothing more beautiful than watching your child feel the joy of exploring what it means to be true to themselves. This is his journey, and I am here for it. I hope you all have the opportunity to feel the unquenchable love that I am feeling right now.”

Magic Johnson on son EJ Johnson

NBA basketball legend Magic Johnson told the New York Times that when his son EJ came out during his teen years, he and his wife Cookie will love him regardless of his sexuality.

“My job as a father is to protect him. His family and those that know him would always love him, but there would be people that don’t know him and may not approve. Some people may not be nice, but it wasn’t about him. I wanted to prepare him and let him know that I would always support him.”

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