Kelly Marie Tran Comes Out as Queer

Kelly Marie Tran has publicly come out as queer, inspired by her role in Andrew Ahn's remake of Ang Lee's 1993 film, The Wedding Banquet. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Tran expressed her excitement about portraying a character she resonated with deeply, stating, "I don’t feel like I’m acting at all in this movie." This marks her first experience in a queer space, where she felt accepted among her co-stars, including Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone. The film revolves around Tran's character Angela, who, alongside her partner Lee, concocts a plan for a fake wedding to secure a green card and raise funds for IVF treatment. Tran reflected on her coming out experience, noting similarities to her character's journey in the film. Her candid revelation highlights the importance of representation and acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community.