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In a candid and heartfelt revelation, actress Sophia Bush has bravely come out as queer, sharing that she is in a loving relationship with retired soccer player Ashlyn Harris. This announcement comes a year after Bush publicly disclosed the end of her short-lived marriage, shedding light on the emotional journey that led her to this moment of self-discovery.
Bush's journey to embracing her truth and finding love again was marked by introspection and resilience. In a feature for Glamour magazine, she opened up about her past relationship and the challenges she faced in navigating her feelings. She candidly admitted to experiencing cold feet before her marriage to entrepreneur Grant Hughes in July 2022, revealing that she almost called off the wedding.
Despite her doubts, Bush decided to move forward with the marriage, hoping to be a model wife. The wedding weekend was described as one of the greatest, but the following year proved to be difficult, leading Bush to reflect on the nature of relationships and the compromises required in marriage.
It was during the heartbreak process that Bush began to reassess her relationship. Six months into the journey, she realized that she had made a mistake. This realization prompted her to take a step back and reevaluate her life choices. Accepting a theatrical role in London's West End provided her with the space she needed for introspection, although she later had to withdraw due to sickness.
Returning home to Los Angeles last summer, Bush found solace and companionship in a group of women who were going through similar challenges. It was here that she met Ashlyn Harris, whom she had known for four years. Harris, who was going through a split from her wife and former teammate Ali Krieger, became a source of comfort and support for Bush during this tumultuous time.
Despite finding love and happiness with Harris, Bush expressed frustration at the timing of her coming out, noting the aggressive attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community in 2024.
However, her decision to embrace her truth and share her story serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for others facing similar struggles.
