On the final day of Pride Month, a well-known comedian, writer, and former late-night host came out as gay. Amber Ruffin, who finalized her divorce from her husband last December, shared the news on Instagram with a message directed at haters. Ruffin’s announcement received support from Hollywood stars, including Cynthi Erivo, Tan France, and Sophia Bush. The comedian is known for her contributions to Late Night with Seth Meyers and for hosting The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock. She also has experience writing for Broadway and has co-authored books with her sister, Lacey Lamar.
In a heartwarming and courageous display, a beloved figure in the entertainment industry chose the final day of Pride Month to publicly embrace their true self. On Sunday, Amber Ruffin, a talented comedian, writer, and former late-night host, shared a powerful message on Instagram, announcing that she is gay. This revelation came just months after her divorce from her husband was finalized in December of last year.
Ruffin, originally from Omaha, Nebraska, has amassed an impressive following of 360,000 on Instagram. In her post, she proudly proclaimed, “I’m using the last day of PRIDE to come out! Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am!” She accompanied this declaration with a playful yet pointed remark, stating, “And I can’t wait to be discriminated against for a new reason!” alongside a series of gay pride rainbow flags and a photo of herself in a tank top emblazoned with the word “Queer.”
A well-known comedian, writer, and former late-night host, Amber Ruffin, has come out as gay, sharing the news with her Instagram followers on the last day of Pride Month. Pictured with Seth Meyers and their writing team: Sal Gentile, Amber Ruffin, Jenny Hagel, and Alex Baze.
Amber Ruffin proudly embraces her identity, posing in a tank top that says “Queer” in rainbow colors to commemorate her coming out.
Ruffin’s announcement was met with an outpouring of love and support from prominent figures in Hollywood. Singer and actress Cynthi Erivo warmly welcomed her, writing, “Welcome baby love!! Bathrooms are to the left, refreshments to the right, grab a chair. The DJ takes requests.” Tan France, known for the Netflix series Queer Eye, exclaimed, “Yay!! Happy Pride, love!! I hope you feel so loved and supported.” Actress Sophia Bush also shared a heartfelt message, saying, “Welcome home, Amber!! Our team just keeps getting hotter and smarter!! Happy Pride, dear one.”
Ruffin continues to be a part of the Late Night with Seth Meyers family, regularly contributing to the beloved “Jokes We Can’t Tell” segment.
In addition to her television success, Ruffin has made her mark in the world of Broadway, demonstrating her exceptional writing skills and versatility.
Ruffin’s talents extend beyond the screen, as she has co-authored books with her sister, Lacey Lamar, and they also host a podcast together.
From 2020 to 2022, Ruffin took center stage as the host of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, where she delighted audiences with her unique brand of humor.
The support for Ruffin continued, with comedy legend Wanda Sykes and Daily Show star Dulcé Sloan both sending their well wishes and celebrating Pride. Ruffin’s impact extends beyond her coming out. She is a co-author of a series of books with her sister, Lacey Lamar, and remains a beloved contributor to Late Night with Seth Meyers, particularly in the “Jokes We Can’t Tell” segment. From 2020 to 2022, she hosted her own show, The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, showcasing her unique comedic style.
Ruffin’s journey has been a testament to self-acceptance and embracing one’s true identity. Prior to her coming out, she was married to Dutch painter Jan Schiltmeijer for 13 years, but their marriage came to an end in December 2023.