Noah Schnapp, star of the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things,” has received a surge of support since coming out as gay in January. Fans were thrilled to see a recent text from Schnapp’s grandfather, shared by the actor on TikTok, expressing his love and support for Schnapp’s honesty and self-expression.
In the text, Schnapp’s grandfather wrote, “I just want you to know that I love you the same and I’m happy for you to be open and to be yourself. Just be proud of who and what you are.” Fans were touched by the message, with many sharing their own experiences of coming out to their families.
Schnapp, who has confirmed that his “Stranger Things” character Will Byers is also gay, expressed his gratitude for his grandfather’s support. He captioned the TikTok post, “I guess I’m more like Will than I thought.”