Julia Fox recently opened up about her sexuality in a candid manner. The 34-year-old actress, known for her role in Uncut Gems, appeared to come out as a lesbian in a response to a viral TikTok video on July 9, 2023.
In the original video, a TikTok user commented on seeing a lesbian in a heterosexual relationship, stating, “I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like ‘Aww, you hate that man. You literally hate him.'”
Fox responded by stitching the video and adding her own twist, saying, “Hey, that was me. I was that lesbian. So sorry, boys. Won’t happen again.” Her response garnered a lot of attention and supportive comments from fans.
Julia Fox has been in the spotlight for her romantic involvements, most notably her brief romance with Kanye West in 2022. Prior to that, she was married to pilot Peter Artemiev from 2018 to 2020, and they share a son named Valentino, born in January 2021. Fox has been open about her experiences, including her pregnancy and the challenges of co-parenting with her ex.
TikTok users expressed their support and happiness for Fox’s revelation, with comments like, “Omg Julia!!! So happy for you, as if you could get any more iconic!” and “Omg yes, mother!! I’ve been waiting for this. So proud of you.”
Fox has previously hinted at her sexuality. During an appearance on Ziwe in 2022, she joked, “Like, maybe my ex-boyfriends weren’t wrong when they were calling me a lesbian and complaining that I never wanted to have sex with them.”
The actress was married to Peter Artemiev, with whom she shares a 3-year-old son, Valentino. She also had a highly publicized fling with Kanye “Ye” West in 2022, but their relationship was not sexual, as she revealed in her memoir, Down the Drain, where she discusses her sex life and past drug use.
“It wasn’t really about that,” Fox told the New York Times in September 2023, referring to her brief relationship with West.
Julia Fox is known for her daring fashion choices that always make a statement. From the red carpet to street style, she commands attention with her unique sense of style. Her fashion journey began with the premiere of Uncut Gems in 2019, and she has since become a fixture in the fashion world, known for her fearless and innovative looks.
In a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Fox revealed that she has been celibate for two and a half years. When asked if she missed being intimate, Fox compared it to overcoming other habits, saying, “Eventually you just forget and all that energy you were putting toward sex you can put toward other things.”
Fox’s decision to open up about her sexuality and her choice to remain celibate showcases her willingness to be vulnerable and honest with her fans. Her candidness has been met with support and encouragement, and it adds another layer to the public’s perception of her.