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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Noah Schnapp reflects on impact coming out has had on his acting work
Caption: Noah Schnapp has proudly reflected on the positive impact coming out has had on his performances. The 20-year-old actor was propelled into the spotlight when he was just 11-years-old thanks to his breakout role in the smash hit Netflix series Stranger Things. Two years ago, the American star came out as gay - and he now says that this has allowed him to perform more authentically on screen. Opening up to Variety, the Will Byers actor said: ”It’s been amazing, it's such a better experience being able to walk onto that set and know that I'm finally living truthfully. It made this season a million times better to not be hiding.” Schnapp came out in January 2023 via TikTok where he lip-synced to a viral monologue originally made by an influencer who shares content under the handle @princessazula0 where she said: ”You know what it never was? That serious. It was never that serious. Quite frankly, will never be that serious.” The Netflix star shared his clip with a caption stating, "When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was 'we know.’" He subsequently told Variety at the time: ”I didn't want to sit there waiting nervously to see what people were going to say. I just wanted to put it away and be confident in who I am and know that I don't have to care what people think anymore.” Schnapp will soon be seen in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things which is scheduled to stream this year. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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