Alanis Morissette comes out as pansexual in a candid moment on the Handsome Podcast, where she confirmed her attraction to all sexes during a conversation with hosts Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, and Mae Martin. The revelation came after Feimster asked whether the men who inspired her breakup songs ever made her consider a different path.
A Surprising Confirmation
Feimster, expressing sympathy for the heartbreak behind Morissette’s music, wondered if those experiences ever led her to think about being with women. Morissette responded simply that she is pansexual, prompting Notaro to double-check whether she was serious. Morissette affirmed that she was. When Notaro suggested the singer should have opened the podcast with that disclosure, Morissette joked that she prefers to save such revelations for the end, adding that she likes to leave people guessing as she exits.
Family and Career Highlights
Morissette, 52, shares three children—Ever, 14, Onyx, 9, and Winter, 6—with her husband, Mario “Souleye” Treadway. While her personal life has often stayed private, she has spoken warmly about motherhood. During her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June, she told E! News that being a mother ranks above all else in her life, with songwriting a close second. She described the honor as deeply meaningful, noting how much it meant to be recognized alongside a new generation of writers.
She also reflected on the community of sensitive, introverted artists she feels connected to, regardless of gender, saying that empaths tend to unite quietly.
New Residency and Creative Outlook
Morissette recently launched her Inglewood residency, Butterfly With a Machete, on November 5. She described the show as a “trauma-edy” that blends dance, movement, storytelling, and comedy with music at the forefront. Looking back on the 1990s, she noted that the era’s message often pushed people to stay in one lane, something she now sees as impossible for a whole person.
Other Stars Who Have Opened Up
Morissette joins a growing list of celebrities who have publicly discussed their sexuality. Among them:
- JoJo Siwa came out in 2021 and has spoken about the backlash and support she received.
- Miley Cyrus identified as pansexual in 2016, explaining she never understood her gender or sexuality in rigid terms.
- Matt Bomer has described coming out to his conservative Christian family as a life-changing divide.
- Chappell Roan has discussed the unlearning required to accept her gay identity.
- Gabby Windey came out on The View while dating comedian Robby Hoffman.
- Renee Rapp came out as lesbian on Saturday Night Live in 2024.
- Amber Ruffin publicly came out as queer on the last day of Pride month in 2024.
- Dove Cameron spoke about her fear of queerbaiting accusations before coming out as queer.
- Demi Lovato came out as nonbinary in 2021, later returning to she/her pronouns.
- Becca Tilley publicly came out four years into her relationship with Hayley Kiyoko.
- Troye Sivan shared his coming-out story in a YouTube video three years after telling his family.
- Chrishell Stause has emphasized prioritizing personal happiness over others’ beliefs.
- Chris Olsen uses his platform to normalize his identity.
- Andy Cohen advises finding one supportive friend to start the coming-out conversation.
Morissette’s disclosure adds another layer to her public story, one that she chose to reveal on her own terms—and with a characteristic touch of humor.
