Ms. Julia Fox, aged 35, an actress known for her role in Uncut Gems and former partner of Mr. Kanye West, has publicly identified as pansexual, approximately one year after previously suggesting that she identified as a lesbian. Ms. Fox, who shares a son with her former husband, Mr. Peter Artemiev, clarified in an interview with Allure Magazine that she experiences attraction irrespective of gender or sexual identity.
She explained that, while she may be attracted to individuals of any identity, she does not experience physical attraction to men, stating: ‘Men do not appeal to me physically; I am more attracted to the female body. However, I may be attracted to a man’s intellect. I am, above all, a person influenced by energy and connection.’
Ms. Fox further remarked that she does not miss relationships with men, emphasizing: ‘Given the circumstances of my life, I do not perceive any benefit in having a man in it.’
Ms. Julia Fox elaborated on her priorities, emphasizing her commitment to motherhood, financial independence, and the pursuit of her professional aspirations. She remarked that her time is better invested in such endeavors than in preoccupying herself with whether a man chooses to initiate contact.
In discussing the process of coming to terms with her sexuality, Ms. Fox observed that women often face greater difficulty in acknowledging their queerness, attributing this to societal conditioning that encourages women to ‘perform for men.’ She recounted being drawn to intensely codependent female friendships which, in retrospect, she recognized as relationships of a romantic or intimate nature, though she stated she could not acknowledge them as such at the time due to her reliance on male support for survival.
Following the publication of her remarks, members of the public expressed confusion regarding her statements. One social media user, referencing her comments, wrote: ‘Men don’t do it for me at all physically but I am pansexual… well that’s not pansexual. Also, I could be attracted to anyone or anything? Does she think she gets credit for being attracted to trans and non-binary people in a somewhat dehumanizing way?’ Another user added: ‘Pansexuality isn’t just bisexuality with a strong preference for women.’
Public reaction to Ms. Julia Fox’s recent statements regarding her sexuality has been divided. Some social media users expressed skepticism, with one writing: ‘She is not a lesbian. She is bisexual and apparently an attention seeker.’ Another added: ‘Anything for attention.’ A third user commented: ‘Julia Fox came out as “lesbian” last year after dating men her whole life. Now she switched to “pansexual” and said she is attracted to men’s minds. What does that even mean?’
Conversely, other commentators offered support, commending her openness. One wrote: ‘Julia Fox says she’s pansexual, vibes over labels!’ while another remarked: ‘Vibes is a good way to define one’s sexuality, better than bi or pansexual.’
In July 2024, Ms. Fox had previously surprised the public when she appeared to identify as a lesbian. On that occasion, she shared a TikTok video response to content created by user @emgwaciedawgie, who had stated: ‘I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like “Aww, you hate that man. You literally hate him.”’ Ms. Fox replied: ‘Hey, that was me. I was that lesbian. So sorry, boys. Won’t happen again.’
The original TikTok creator subsequently commented on the exchange: ‘Did I just facilitate Julia Fox coming out… I love you, queen.’#newsafro_
