Shawn Mendes Opens Up About Personal Journey with Sexuality During Denver Concert - During his Denver concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, pop star Shawn Mendes addressed his journey with sexuality, sharing that he is still “figuring out” aspects of his identity. Mendes, who began his career at a young age, said that his early fame kept him from exploring certain parts of himself fully.
“Sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing, and it’s tough to put it into boxes,” Mendes told his audience. He expressed how personal this journey feels and that public curiosity about his sexuality often felt like an intrusion.
In a heartfelt moment, Mendes introduced his unreleased song, “The Mountain,” which touches on public speculation about his sexuality. He explained that the song allowed him to speak about his experience “in a way that felt close to my heart.”
“The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone,” he said. “I don’t really know sometimes, and I know other times.”
Following Mendes’ statements, social media discussions emerged, with fans debating the topic of public curiosity around celebrities’ private lives. Many fans voiced that the public isn’t entitled to details about an artist’s personal life, while others insisted that people shouldn’t feel forced to label themselves.
Mendes has long been the subject of rumors regarding his sexuality, despite identifying as straight and previously being in a public relationship with fellow pop star Camila Cabello. In 2020, Mendes described these rumors as “frustrating” on a podcast, sharing that he struggled with how to respond to them.
Mendes concluded his Denver performance by sharing that opening up about his journey was a challenge, especially given how society discusses others’ sexuality. He emphasized his desire to “be human and feel things” without the pressure of public scrutiny.
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