From PureWow: Hayley Kiyoko Dishes on Pride, Being a Queer Icon and Her New Size-Inclusive Swimsuit Line
Jun 18, 2024
When I was given the opportunity to interview the one and only Hayley Kiyoko, I was ecstatic. My queer joy couldn’t be contained. How could I say no to “lesbian Jesus” (a name the LGBTQ+ community has graciously bestowed upon the singer-songwriter)? Kiyoko has been a huge part of my own personal coming out journey from the time I spotted her jamming out on the Disney cult-classic film Lemonade Mouth all the way through to my first queer kiss in 2017. I remember silently mouthing the words to her song “Girls Like Girls” in the dark of my bedroom back in Boston. Tears streamed down my face, illuminated by the light of my phone while I watched the music video on YouTube. Fast forward to present day and happily, chatting to Kiyoko IRL didn't disappoint. Here's what the multi-hyphenate has to say about being a queer artist, what inspires her and her new inclusive swimwear line.