Tim McGraw, Faith Hill's daughter Gracie declares she's ‘been an out and proud queer, bisexual woman' in Pride Month post
Gracie McGraw is proud to be queer.
After Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's 28-year-old daughter shared a message about her sexuality on Instagram Monday to celebrate Pride Month, she released a statement clarifying that she was already out.
8 Gracie McGraw in an Instagram photo.
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'Let me be VERY clear here… I've been an out and proud queer, bisexual woman and I wouldn't have it any other way,' Gracie wrote on her Instagram Stories. 'I have and will always be very vocal about my support of LGBTQIA+ rights and the community.'
'But thank you so much to these tabloids for shedding light that it's pride month!!!' she continued. 'So many people out there don't have the support, love or understanding from their families when it comes to their sexuality or gender identity, but I just know that there is a beautiful community out there that loves you and cares about and for you!!'
8 Gracie McGraw's statement about her sexuality.
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Gracie concluded, 'Check on your people and keep safe out there. Give leave to each other.'
The 28-year-old initially shared a graphic to her Instagram Stories that read, 'EVERYONE GET MORE GAY NOW!' Underneath, she wrote, 'HAPPY FREAKING PRIDE. I love being queer.'
8 Gracie McGraw's post about Pride Month 2025.
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Gracie is the oldest of Tim and Faith's three daughters. The famous couple are also parents to Maggie, 26, and Audrey, 23.
Last month, Tim, 58, celebrated Gracie's birthday on Instagram with a sweet throwback photo of the pair.
8 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill performing during the 'Soul2Soul' World Tour in July 2017.
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8 Gracie McGraw, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Audrey McGraw and Maggie McGraw attend TIME 100 Gala in 2015.
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8 Gracie McGraw attends The New Group's 30th Anniversary Gala in NYC in March 2025.
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'Can't believe this little bit turns 28 today! Happy birthday to our Gracie!' the country singer wrote in his caption. 'You are a light in this world my sweet girl. So much heart, soul, respect and yes LOADS of talent!!!'
'We hope you have the best day ever and know that you are loved beyond measure!' Tim continued. 'I love you my little girl – Dad.'
8 Tim and Gracie McGraw perform in Nashville in August 2015.
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Gracie has followed in her parents' footsteps as a singer. In April, she appeared in 'The Great War & The Great Gatsby' at Carnegie Hall. Tim and Faith, 57, were in the audience on opening night to cheer her on.
8 Gracie McGraw at the 'Babe' opening night celebration in NYC in Nov. 2024.
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In 2023, Gracie made headlines when she defended using Ozempic to lose weight amid her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome.
'I did use Ozempic last year, yes,' she wrote on Instagram, adding, 'I am now on a low dose of Mounjaro for my PCOS as well as working out.'
Gracie announced her PCOS diagnosis in 2022, revealing that the hormonal disorder was causing her to gain weight.
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