Betty Who Sparks LGBTQ+ Debate Over Reneé Rapp Sexuality Comments

Betty Who has sparked controversy following her appearance on the Made It Out podcast, where she discussed her bisexual identity while being married to a straight man and commented on lesbian singer Reneé Rapp's sexuality. Who suggested she "holds space" for Rapp if she were to one day date a man, a remark widely criticized as erasing Rapp's lesbian identity and perceived as tone deaf within the queer community. King Princess and other commentators have criticized Who for framing dating a man as a form of victimhood and for using queer identity in a way that some interpret as exploitative. Additionally, Who described her husband, a straight photographer, as being inspired by queer culture, which raised concerns about straight men assuming access to queer spaces. This controversy is part of a larger conversation about sexual fluidity, bisexuality, and the dynamics of queer identities in public discourse, especially amid other celebrities like JoJo Siwa and Fletcher publicly shifting their dating narratives. Critics emphasize respecting self-identification and caution against perpetuating homophobic tropes, such as the idea that lesbians might simply "find the right man."