Come From Away Actress Jenn Colella is Out, Polyamorous, and Tony nominated

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She talks about her personal life, as well as Come From Away.

Also, scroll down to the end for a discussion of multi-cultural casting.

http://www.out.com/michael-musto/2017/5/08/come-away-actress-jenn-colella-out-polyamorous-tony-nominated

Updated On: 5/8/17 at 02:49 PM
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Okay.  Um...good to know?  I guess?  

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I don't... why does it... okay.

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Well, she's open and talks about her private life. She's not ashamed, nor should she be. She came out in 2008 and continues to be open. It's refreshing.

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DAYUM, that is some good drama... Wow!!!!

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Skimbleshanks2 said: "DAYUM, that is some good drama... Wow!!!!

Is it really drama if she's openly admitting it? This isn't "gossip" or "drama" at all. 

 


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Uh yeah, there's nothing dramatic about what she publicly said.

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This is great! I love how open she is in this.

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Why is it drama?  

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Well, I guess if you are in your forties and twice divorced you might as well have fun.

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Sounds exhausting to me!!!

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Miss Jezebel DuPree2 said: "Sounds exhausting to me!!!"

HA! I thought the exact same thing.

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She was in "If/Then" and, inspired, clearly decided she wants both If and Then. Why not? 

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Updated On: 5/9/17 at 03:29 PM
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Why does it need to be brought up? Because straight celebrities have talked about their husbands/wives/partners for aeons, so it's nice when someone LGBT steps forward. When Brad talked about Angelina, no one said "Why did this need to be brought up?" And this is not "drama" at all, it's an actor calmly talking about her life.

Updated On: 5/8/17 at 03:33 PM
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PS: Michael Portantiere is the new critic at All That Chat, and he's been angrily against certain multi-culti casting. Read the final item in the column for a rebuke.

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Auggie27 said: "She was in "If/Then" and, inspired, clearly decided she wants both If and Then. Why not? 

 

I like If and Then, but only every now and then, you dig, Auggie Baby?

 

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chanel said: "PS: Michael Portantiere is the new critic at All That Chat, and he's been angrily against certain multi-culti casting. Read the final item in the column for a rebuke.

 

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He's a retrograde thinker and a pretty terrible writer. I don't have a very high opinion of Talkin' Broadway to begin with, but when they announced he was taking over as their main critic, I was a little taken aback. (And yes, I know it's an unpaid position, but still). I know hating on Matthew Murray is basically a pastime around here, but I think people will soon realize that what we've got now is much worse.

And good for Jenn for living authentically and not being afraid to talk about it.

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Why would anyone read Talkin' Broadway reviews anyway? Unless you're so desperate for any kind of entertainment commentary, you even watch Andrew/Andrew.

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I'm impressed that she has the energy to date three people and do a Broadway show.

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So she's a happy, sweet, talented and promiscuous woman. Good for her. I wonder if she's ever been in love? #TooMuchInformation

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Trish2 said: "So she's a happy, sweet, talented and promiscuous woman. Good for her. I wonder if she's ever been in love? #TooMuchInformation"

Being polyamorous is not the same thing as being promiscuous, and people in poly relationships are perfectly capable of falling in love. 

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wonderfulwizard11 said: "Trish2 said: "So she's a happy, sweet, talented and promiscuous woman. Good for her. I wonder if she's ever been in love? #TooMuchInformation"

Being polyamorous is not the same thing as being promiscuous, and people in poly relationships are perfectly capable of falling in love. 


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Perfectly stated.  Also, shes been married twice, and said that both were great.  I don't think she would marry someone (not even legal, so shows even more love) if she didn't love them??

 

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givesmevoice said: "I'm impressed that she has the energy to date three people and do a Broadway show.

 

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And with the married couple in DC, the time. 

At one of my college classes, I was friends with a girl who was in a polygamous relationship.

I wish Jenn all the happiness in the world. She was so sweet to me at the stage door in DC. 

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Super disappointed in BroadwayWorld on this thread of comments. 

 

Hooray, Jenn.