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Actress Who Plays Barb on Stranger Things Opens Up About Her Sexuality and Faith
Shannon Purser shares her struggle with some of her inner-demons.
Shannon Purser was blasted into internet stardom last year after her iconic role as Barb on the Netflix original series sci-fi thriller Stranger Things. Now, the 19-year-old actress is using her platform to share her struggles with some of her own inner-demons.
In a series of tweets, Purser opened up about her struggles with her sexuality and faith.
She also had some advice for anyone else dealing with similar struggles.
And she had a request from her fans.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Shannon! We're sending good vibes your way!
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!
