TL;DR
- Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo address lavender marriage claims.
- Laing humorously denies being gay.
- Habboo jokes about the misconceptions.
- Lavender marriages were common in Hollywood history.
- The couple welcomes their first child, Ziggy.
Hold onto your hats, darlings, because Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo are here to clear the air on those pesky lavender marriage rumors. After a whirlwind romance documented on Made in Chelsea, the couple tied the knot in 2023 and recently welcomed their adorable bundle of joy, Ziggy. But it seems that some folks online just can’t handle their love story without throwing in a dash of drama.
In a recent episode of Olivia Attwood’s podcast, Olivia’s House, the couple tackled the chatter head-on. When Attwood asked Habboo if it was exhausting to be Laing’s “beard,” she laughed and replied, “It really is. Guys, my back is aching!” Laing, ever the flamboyant character, jumped in to set the record straight: “Can I just say… I’m not gay.”
But wait, it gets better! Habboo chimed in with a cheeky remark, “I would say today is the most gay you’ve appeared. You’re just flamboyant on another level today.” Clearly, they’re not letting the trolls get to them. Attwood clarified that these claims stem from the comments section of the Daily Mail, where some commenters seem convinced there’s something “off” about their relationship.
“Are they all gunning for the lavender marriage?” Habboo quipped, “I’m like down for that. I thought they were saying we have a lovely, flowery, gorgeous marriage, not calling me a f****** beard!” Oh, honey, the sass is real!
Laing shared a hilarious anecdote about how even Calvin Harris mistook him for being gay. “When I started my Radio 1 show with Vick Hope, who’s married to Calvin Harris, she told me that Calvin saw a picture of us and thought I was gay,” he recounted. “Which, by the way, I think it’s a compliment. I’m in for it.” Talk about taking it all in stride!
So, what exactly is a lavender marriage? It’s a term that describes a union between a man and a woman where one or both partners are LGBTQ+, often used to conceal their true sexual orientation. Historically, these marriages were common in Hollywood’s golden era, where publicists would arrange them to maintain a star’s marketable image. Think of Rock Hudson’s wedding to Phyllis Gates or Judy Garland’s marriage to Vincente Minnelli. Such unions were often more about societal expectations than love.
As Laing and Habboo navigate their own path, they’re making it clear that their love is genuine, and they’re not here for the labels. With their adorable baby Ziggy in tow, they’re ready to take on the world—one fabulous moment at a time. So, let’s raise a glass to love, laughter, and a little bit of sass in the face of unwarranted speculation!
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