Actress Chlo Grace Moretzhas officially come out as gay after years of speculation about her sexuality. In a post endorsing Kamala Harris for president, Moretz declared that as a gay woman she believes in the need for LGBTQ+ legal protections. Related Actor Jermelle Simon comes out in emotional video: Ive decided to love myself unconditionally Out costar Wanda Sykes also sent her love. I voted early and I voted for Kamala Harris, Moretz also wrote. There is so much on the line this election. I believe the government has no right over my body as a woman, and that the decisions over my body should come ONLY from myself and my doctor. Kamala Harris will protect that for us. Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chlo Grace Moretz (@chloegmoretz)Though Moretz had never officially come out until now, she has long been considered part of the queer community some have called Moretzs openness a glass closet. She has reportedly been in a relationship with model Kate Harrison since 2018 and has not been shy about posting photos of the pair on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chlo Grace Moretz (@chloegmoretz) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chlo Grace Moretz (@chloegmoretz)Harrison also posted a photo of herself with Moretz at the NYC Dyke March in 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@thekateharrison)Though she appeared in the TV sitcom 30 Rock, Moretz has also played multiple queer characters. She starred as the titular gay teen in the 2018 coming-of-age conversion therapy dramaThe Miseducation of Cameron Post.She also voiced the titular character in Nimona, a childrens film that is considered a trans allegory.Moretz also hinted at her sexuality after being criticized for being a straight actress playing a gay character in The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Well, I think whats important is dont assume anyones sexuality, she told The Independent, while reportedly laughing nervously. I mean, across the board, dont assume.I think it comes down to the line thats in the movie, she added. She says, I dont see myself as a homosexual, I dont see myself as anything. These are all societal pressures that were being labeled as. Were all human, trying to be with the people that we fall in love with, and be the best person that we can be. But dont assume peoples sexualities. And dont project your own issues onto them. Why dont we let people be who they wanna be?In the same interview, she emphasized the importance of telling queer stories, as well as the importance of viewers supporting them. Buying a ticket is casting a ballot. Its casting a vote for what you want represented in cinema. And queer stories should be told. Theres no face to being gay, theres no one type of gay person. Being gay is being human. Thats it.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.