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Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Comes Out As H.I.V. Positive

"I’m relieved I can speak fully about the things that shape my experience in life" - by Isabelle Truman
  • 23 Sep 2019
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Comes Out As H.I.V. Positive

Since the release of its first season at the beginning of 2018, Queer Eye's Fab Five have become household names, but perhaps no one more than the show's grooming expert, Jonathan Van Ness. Van Ness is known for his bubbly personality and hilarious one-liners, such as 'Yas, Queen', however, in in his new book, Over the Top, the reality TV star and comedian reveals that his life hasn't always been filled with the happiness he exudes.

In an interview with the New York Times ahead of his memior's release, Van Ness comes out as H.I.V. positive, saying that he found out after aged 25 after he fainted in a hair salon and went to get tested for his flu-like symptoms. “That day was just as devastating as you would think it would be,” he writes.

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Having the opportunity to write my book and share my story with you is the most important opportunity I've ever had. The first article about the book came out today from the @nytimes & I'm relieved I can speak fully about the things that shape my experience in life. The book speaks to some extremely difficult times but it's also filled with my humor, joy and voice & I can't wait to share it with you fully. Thanks so much for your support so far, it means the world. Article link in bio 🏳️‍🌈 📸 Isak Tiner words by Alex Hawgood

“When Queer Eye came out, it was really difficult because I was like, ‘Do I want to talk about my status?’ And then I was like, ‘The Trump administration has done everything they can do to have the stigmatization of the L.G.B.T. community thrive around me. I do feel the need to talk about this,” Van Ness, who describes himself as an out-and-proud “member of the beautiful H.I.V.-positive community," told the NYT of his decision to include his diagnosis in his book. 

Following the interview's release, Van Ness was met with an outpouring of support from celebrities around the world, including from his Queer Eye costars. Antony Poroswki, who was rumoured to be dating Van Ness, wrote, “Love you proud of you,” while Tan France wrote “LOVE YOU, JACKI.” Bobby Berk added “Love you baby boy. So proud of you ♥️♥️♥️♥️"

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Isabelle Truman is a freelance writer based out of London, UK. She specialises in fashion, lifestyle and travel and knows a thing or two (read: everything) about both Meghan Markle and 'Sex and the City'.

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