Clairo Opens Up About Her Queer Identity: "I Don’t Care for Labels at All"

Clairo first hinted at her sexual orientation in 2018, when she was just 20 years old. In a subtle yet telling move, she posted on social media that her song B.O.M.D.—short for “Boy of My Dreams”—could also stand for "Girl of My Dreams.” This sparked speculation among fans, many of whom celebrated it as her coming out as bisexual.

he following year, she confirmed her attraction to women in interviews, stating that she knew her sexuality wasn’t straight, though she wasn’t ready to pin it down with a specific label. Songs like Sofia, inspired by her crushes on women like Sofia Coppola and Sofía Vergara, further wove her queerness into her music, giving fans a glimpse into her personal exploration.

Over the years, Clairo has resisted the pressure to define herself neatly. In a recent interview with Seventeen magazine, she elaborated on this stance: “I don’t care for labels at all. I believe people should like who they want and no one should have a problem with it."

This approach hasn’t come without challenges. Clairo has faced questions and accusations of “queerbaiting” when linked romantically to men, despite being open about her bisexuality for years. In 2022, she addressed this frustration on X, emphasizing that dating men doesn’t diminish her identity: “I’m not any less bi because of it!” Her words reflect a broader struggle within the LGBTQ+ community—navigating visibility and authenticity in a world that often demands clear-cut answers.

Clairo’s journey with her sexual identity mirrors the themes of self-discovery and vulnerability in her music. Her debut album Immunity celebrated her queerness unapologetically, with tracks that spoke to her younger self, offering solace to fans grappling with similar questions.

Clairo is scheduled to perform at Coachella festival this summer among artists like Benson Boone, Lola Young, Sam Fender, Japanese Breakfast, Glass Beams, beabadoobee, Shaboozey, The Beaches, and more.