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Brianna Hildebrand | Source: Getty Images
Brianna Hildebrand | Source: Getty Images

Is Brianna Hildebrand Gay? She Knew She 'Liked Both Boys and Girls'

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Jul 12, 2023
07:15 P.M.

Actress Brianna Hildebrand's sexuality and dating status has sparked fans' curiosity. Many wonder if she is gay, as she has openly discussed her views on personal relationships and even mentioned having a girlfriend.

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Brianna Hildebrand has captivated fans with her acting prowess in films. However, there's more to his rising actress that fans want to know more about—her dating life.

Hildebrand has been private about her life behind the spotlight. However, in recent years, she has opened up about topics that hold great importance to her, including matters related to her love life.

Brianna Hildebrand attends the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Brianna Hildebrand attends the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Brianna Hildebrand Embraces Authenticity in Hollywood

Brianna Hildebrand made her mark in the film industry as Negasonic Teenage Warhead in the highly acclaimed Marvel movie, "Deadpool 2," released in 2018.

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Hildebrand's performance alongside esteemed actors like Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, and Zazie Beetz not only earned her recognition within the film but also garnered attention beyond it.

The young star bravely embraced her true self. In 2017, she identified as gay, a process that took her some time to fully recognize. She initially identified as bisexual.

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In 2016, Hildebrand explained her journey of self-discovery that led her to identify as bisexual. She had a huge crush on singer Jesse McCartney and on actress Hilary Duff. She added:

"I knew pretty early on that I liked both boys and girls. Growing up in a fairly religious household, I knew that not everyone would be as comfortable with who I was or as accepting of who I was, as I was."

Although she had identified herself first as bisexual and then later as gay, Hildebrand has since expressed that she no longer wishes to label herself in any specific way.

Brianna Hildebrand Has a Love Interest On-Screen & in Real Life

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Many films nowadays feature a traditional love team. As for Brianna Hildebrand, she got herself into a queer on-screen romance. In "Deadpool 2," her character's love interest is Yukio, a fellow mutant played by actress Shioli Kutsuna.

Hildebrand shared that Reynolds gave her a chance to represent the LGBTQ community on the grand stage. She felt happy that the actor contacted her via email and sought valuable input about the idea, which she ultimately agreed to.

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Besides the superhero film, Hildebrand was cast in the 2016 film "First Girl I Loved," where the main character develops feelings for the most popular girl in high school.

Interestingly, while filming the LGBTQ movie, Hildebrand met her girlfriend, Jonneke Grisham, who works as a set dresser in the movie's art department.

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Jonneke Grisham & Brianna Hildebrand Seem to Have a Low-Key Relationship

Jonneke Grisham is not only an expert in beautifying the set of a film; she is also a gamer and a producer. She has several projects credited to her name, such as "The Row," "Greatland," "Lowlife," and "Manifest Destiny Down: Spacetime."

Grisham hails from Oakland, California, studied at Truckee High School, and graduated with a film and production degree from Santa Barbara City College in 2012.

It's unclear whether Grisham and Hildebrand are still dating, as they rarely share photos on social media. This also suggests that both prefer to elevate their careers publicly instead of their relationship.

While Grisham continues her career out of the spotlight, Hildebrand continues making a name for herself in the industry. Hildebrand is set to reprise her role in "Deadpool 3" with Kustuna.

Hildebrand shines in their industry as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, standing alongside other notable celebrities like Elliot Page, Conrad Ricamora, Sherry Cola, and Kim Petras.

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