
Canadian singer Alanis Morissette has made a personal statement that has caught the public's attention, revealing that she identifies as pansexual. The artist shared this information during an episode of the podcast "Handsome", where she was invited by hosts Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin.
The conversation began when Fortune Feimster addressed the singer with a comment about her previous relationships with men, telling her that, while she regretted the hurt she had experienced, some of the artist's most popular songs had been born from them. She then jokingly asked her if these experiences had made her consider becoming a lesbian.
"I'm pansexual, so yes," Morissette replied. The statement surprised moderator Tig Notaro, who demanded to know if the singer was serious. "Yes, I am," the artist clarified.
When the moderators humorously told her that she should have shared this information at the beginning of the show, Morissette replied that she preferred to save it as a revelation for the end of the conversation.
Pansexuality is defined as being romantically or sexually attracted to people regardless of their gender or gender identity. Alanis Morissette, who rose to international fame in 1995 with the album “Jagged Little Pill,” has been married to Mario “Souleye” Treadway since 2010. The couple has three children: Ever, 15, Onyx, 10, and Winter, 7.
Her famous album was adapted into a Broadway musical in 2019, winning two Tony Awards. This year, the singer was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in recognition of her contribution to music.
Recently, Morissette has also faced a legal issue, after filing a lawsuit against her former tour manager, accusing her of blackmail and attempting to implicate her in a false drug trafficking charge.