Noah Schnapp of Stranger Things fame came out as gay on social media on Thursday afternoon.The 18-year-old actor shared the news in a TikTok clip where he wore a gray hoodie while laying on a white pillow.'When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was 'we know,' he wrote over the video.He also said in the video: 'I guess I'm more similar to Will Byers than I thought!' His news: Noah Schnapp of Stranger Things fame has come out as gay on social media.
On Thursday the actor shared the news in a TikTok clip where he wore a hoodie while laying on a pillowIn the video he is mouthing a woman's voice as she says, 'You know it never was that serious, it was never that serious, quite frankly we will never be that serious.'His real life seems to be mimicking his reel life.
Back in July, Noah confirmed that his Stranger Things character Will Byers is gay and in love with his best friend Mike Wheeler, admitting he was previously careful in discussing the topic to avoid spoilers.
In a recent interview the actor opened up about growing up alongside his onscreen persona and the importance of his sexuality's 'slow arc'.Speaking to Variety, the breakout star said: 'Obviously, it was hinted at in Season 1: It was always kind of there, but you never really knew, is it just him growing up slower than his friends?