She was the first out gay comedian to do so on American late-night television, in 1993. And she’s been going ever since. Our March 1998 cover celebrated her as “Hollywood’s Latest Lesbian Love Interest.” At the time, she was headed to Broadway with the musical and was just off from making two films. In this re-creation, it’s “Lesbian Jesus” Hayley Kiyoko grabbing the world’s attention. Similarly unabashed about her sexuality, in a moment when sapphics are leading culture more than ever, she is one of the internet’s most beloved stars. And with her sophomore album, , out in July and a tour kicking off in August, it looks like everything is turning up Hayley.
