Shawn Mendes Opens Up About Sexuality: ‘I’m Just Figuring It Out Like Everyone’

During a performance at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, singer Shawn Mendes shared personal reflections about his sexuality, telling fans that he’s “just figuring it out like everyone.” Mendes’ candid remarks touched on the uncertainty and societal pressures many face when exploring their identity.

“I don’t really know sometimes and I know other times. It feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that,” Mendes said to the crowd, according to fan footage posted on social media.

Mendes’ comments came ahead of a performance of an unreleased song titled The Mountain, which seems to address how speculation about his sexuality has impacted him. He acknowledged that discussions around his identity have followed him for much of his career, calling it intrusive and personal.

“The truth is that I didn’t get to do a lot of 15-year-old things and discover parts of myself that you do at 15,” the Canadian singer explained. He went on to talk about the ongoing speculation about his sexuality, calling it “silly” and emphasizing the complexity of the subject.

“I think sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing, and it’s so hard to just put into boxes,” Mendes continued, sharing how this journey of self-discovery is ongoing for him. “The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone.”

Mendes described the significance of his new song, which includes the lyrics, “You can say I’m too young, you can say I’m too old, you can say I like girls or boys, whatever fits your mold.” He shared that it was important for him to address his feelings in a way that felt authentic.

“I guess I’m just speaking freely now, because I just want to be able to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth,” Mendes added, receiving cheers from his supportive audience.

Mendes has previously spoken out against speculation surrounding his sexuality, calling for respect and understanding as he navigates his personal journey. His openness about this topic at the concert resonated with many fans, highlighting the importance of embracing one’s truth, even in the face of public scrutiny.