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On this most recent season of NBC’s This Is Us, Tess Pearson, portrayed by year-old actor Eris Baker, told some of her family members for the first time that she's still figuring things out when it comes to her sexuality. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. When This is Us ' teenage character Tess came out to her parents late last year, the NBC drama was said to be breaking new ground for coming out narratives. How ‘This Is Us’ Will Continue Tess’ Coming Out Story
In the latest episode, Tess complains that she thought she would already be out instead of having to come out again at her new school (and honestly, what’s more lesbian than having to come out over and over again). Tess displayed hesitancy surrounding her sexual orientation when she first came out to her parents in the previous episode. This Is Us never shied away from having Randell live a black existence despite having white adoptive parents. In fact, they use that aspect as a way to address the issues that can sometimes come with having a cross-racial identity due to adoption. 
Tess Pearson
Tess Pearson is the daughter of Randall and Beth Pearson and the sister of Deja and Annie Pearson. She is portrayed by Eris Baker as a teenager and Iantha Richardson as an adult. Tess is seen playing a soccer match. She is very into the sport, unlike her younger sister. She enters a chess tournament and is taught to play by her grandfather William. She ends up winning the tournament with a. When it comes to This Is Us , the showrunners have never shied away from the very real tensions that can exist between a mother and daughter. Rebecca and Kate's issues have been a focal point since the beginning of the NBC series, Beth and her mom have worked through some things, and recently, Beth and Tess had a tense moment, too.
“This Is Us” Star Eris Baker Opened Up About Tess's Sexuality
'This Is Us' ' Eris Baker on Portraying a 'Strong' Black Queer Teen: Tess Is 'True to Herself' "I'm excited for [fans] to find out Beth's relationship with everyone because I don't think it only. In the special Thanksgiving episode, Tess, one of the younger members of the Pearson family in "This Is Us" revealed a huge secret. She came out as gay. 
'This Is Us' Tess comes out as gay, and fans recall the same
In the special Thanksgiving episode, Tess, one of the younger members of the Pearson family in "This Is Us" revealed a huge secret. She came out as gay. .
Here’s Why We’re Loving Tess’s Lesbian Coming Out Story on
Tess Coming Out I want to start by saying I commend This Is Us for having an important gay character who struggles with coming out. But there a few things about the way they've portrayed Tess' experience that has kind of rubbed me the wrong way. . Tess Coming Out
What did Tess call Beth on 'This Is Us'? Randall and Beth oldest biological daughter got into a fight after Beth caught Tess making out with Alex. . 
This Is Us' Eris Baker
Too often coming out stories showcase white LGBTQ young people, but NBC's 'This is Us' breaks the mold with Tess Pearson. .