US EditionCrumbl Cookies Founder Sawyer Hemsley Comes Out as Gay
Sawyer Hemsley shared his journey toward self-acceptance publicly to counter online speculation, emphasizing authenticity and gratitude for support during this personal growth.
- On Monday, Sawyer Hemsley, co-founder and Chief Branding Officer of Crumbl Cookies, publicly came out as gay in an Instagram post shared on August 25, taking control of the narrative.
- Weeks of TikTok videos and Reddit posts scrutinized Hemsley's appearance, and Last Friday, influencer Grant Gibbs' viral clip amplified rumors just before Hemsley spoke out.
- Hemsley explained that `The truth is, over the past few years I’ve come to understand and accept that I’m gay.` He added that his Mormon upbringing made accepting this truth more complicated.
- His post received notable engagement — Hemsley's message drew over 16,000 likes and more than 1,500 comments, while Crumbl Cookies did not immediately comment on the discourse.
- Hemsley's announcement also highlights how his revelation may affect Crumbl Cookies' image, now with over 1,100 stores across the United States and Canada, fueling public discussion on privacy and online speculation.
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Out MagazineCrumbl Cookies founder Sawyer Hemsley comes out as gay
Sawyer Hemsley, founder of Crumbl Cookies who serves as the company's Chief Branding Officer, came out as gay late Monday night after various videos and social media threads publicly discussed his sexuality based on the entrepreneur's online presence.Hemsley wrote in an Instagram post shared on Monday, August 25:"Over the past little while, there have been people online trying to define me, twist things, and share conversations in ways that feel…
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