Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning Comes Out As Gay: "It's A Secret I Have Been Keeping From Myself"

Jessica Gunning who plays the stalker Martha in 'Baby Reindeer' and stars in BBC comedy, 'The Outlaws' speaks publicly about her sexuality and coming out for the first time on my podcast, 'Reign with Josh Smith'. Listen to the full interview here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0
#JessicaGunning #BabyReindeer #comingout #lgbt #reignwithjoshsmith
Chapters & Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Baby Reindeer success
01:23 Watching 'Baby Reindeer' back
02:08 'Baby Reindeer episode' 4
03:31 Funny moments with viewers
03:55 Auditioning for 'Baby Reindeer'
05:07 Lengths to get role of Martha
06:02 Challenges playing Martha in 'Baby Reindeer'
07:36 Mental health & 17 year career
08:50 Letting go of Martha
09:40 Relationship with Richard Gadd
11:10 Self love journey
12:20 Sexuality
13:18 Coming out to family
14:16 How proud Jessica is to come out
14:36 Kissing Cate Blanchett
15:11 Sharing 'coming out' stories
If you are one of the few people on the planet who hasn't watched the Netflix show, 'Baby Reindeer' it was written and created by Richard Gadd and brings his own life story to screen as his character Donny is intensely stalked by Jessica’s character, Martha. It’s one of the best TV shows not just of the year but ever, as it goes from comical to heartbreaking in just a few seconds.
But this is no overnight success, today on the podcast Jessica shares the lessons learnt from her 17 year-long career which started with one of my favourite movies of all time, 'Pride' and most recently the BBC comedy 'The Outlaws' where she plays the one-line comedian, parole officer Dianne.
Just like 'Baby Reindeer' this is a special episode with all the emotions, as for the very first time Jessica talks about coming out at 36 - despite missing some key signs - and the freedom it has given her in her life.
As we start Pride Month, no matter how you identify or how you are currently feeling about your identity, Jessica’s story will inspire you to embrace yourself and celebrate YOU.
Make sure you check out the full chat on my podcast 'Reign' wherever you get your podcasts from right now and please get in touch too if you love the epsiode, I always love hearing from you! You can find me across socials @joshsmithhosts Love, Josh xx
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[@cisbetterthanyou6658]

She is such a fantastic actress! I really hope her future explodes - she seems so genuinely lovely too!

[@reignwithjoshsmith]

She is so lovely and real, it was a real honour to speak to her and listen to her story! If you want more from Jessica make sure you check out the full chat on my podcast, Reign here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 and hope you love it! Let me know what you think! Josh

[@HarrietCraig323]

I love her and am eternally grateful for“Baby Reindeer” on so many levels, but discovering Jessica is most definitely at the top of the list!!! ❤️👍🏻💪🏻 I’m in the US, and it’s been hard finding all of her work, but the hunt continues…🤞🏻

[@wanya_telborn]

Absolutely ❤❤❤

[@tiltedalyssa]

fr!

[@Kaykayu98]

Yeah now that she's following the worlds illumiati lgbt agenda they'll make her career boom.

[@RobinJusticeWoods]

I'm upset this only has 6,000 views. She's an incredible actress and this was an amazing interview.

[@norijean3279]

Some people get like 172 views, so it's not bad.

[@RobinJusticeWoods]

@@norijean3279 Actually it kind of is considering how huge Baby Reindeer is.

[@lady4191]

Also a pointless interview unless you're a super fan

[@reamdelrey]

She’s phenomenal

[@andrestern88]

Oh my god, I loved this interview so much. I'm in awe of this lady and the interviewer was so warm and appropriate and easygoing. I love how she goes from having an emotional moment to making fun of herself for watcing The L Word. She's a gem

[@Imlaisinha]

Wow this was great! You asked just the right questions i got so entertained it felt like i was really there just having a chat with friends. Jessica is Great and yayy proud of her for coming out!!

[@reignwithjoshsmith]

This is the kindest thing to say - so happy you loved the interview and if you want to hear more from Jessica make sure you check out the full chat on the podcast too! You can listen here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Josh x

[@daisycharles440]

What an amazing talent, would love to see more of her

[@NikkieNightingale77]

What a lovely down to earth funny girl Jessica is 😊😊😊 I come out as a lesbian in November 2009 I lost family friends and workmates I practically had to start again at 32 it's shit but it is what it is 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ I was over the moon when I found out Jessica was a lesbian I'm so proud of her for being her true self god I'd love to be her future wife 🤞🏻🏳️‍🌈🤞🏻🏳️‍🌈🤞🏻🏳️‍🌈 haha 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-sl6xl7zz6p]

You sound like Martha 😭

[@NikkieNightingale77]

@@user-sl6xl7zz6p 😂😂😂😂

[@chrisk5651]

Congrats on your journey!! Welcome to the fam! 🍾🥂🎈🎇🎊🎉

[@MM-by8ke]

Amazing actress I really want to see her much more. Fabulous beautiful lady

[@emilyschmidt.]

I have such a crush on her😩

[@AA-lq5pu]

Me too, I kept thinking, what is it about her. Now I know what it was about her.

[@lotusflower1716]

She's very interesting (I'm not gay, but I can tell)

[@alicestbrt]

Knewwwww my spidey (pridey?) senses were tingling

[@AA-lq5pu]

@@alicestbrt Your senses are 100% correct, now I feel bad for every time a lesbian approached me saying I was giving of lesbian vibes and I flat out denied it. Even if a person denies it, and you pick up something, you could be right!

[@beverley5936]

Her range of acting is also amazing. She is laugh out loud funny in the outlaws.

[@lilyann168]

I had the very briefest brush with someone who I thought was stalking me and for a few days I was terrified. It turned out to not be that, but just living those few days….i can’t imagine how people live w stalkers for months or years. I’d die.

[@johanna2086]

I love her! Emmy next!

[@johanna2086]

Also that wonderful and honest conversation about self love was absolutely lovely to listen in on. Thank you!

[@reignwithjoshsmith]

Thank you so much -that really means a lot! If you want more, make sure you check out the podcast too! Josh x

[@kunstkammer]

Yes, watching The L Word would be a pretty good clue. 😂❤ What an incredible actor. ❤

[@Trueo9re]

I've watched seasons 1 and 2 of The Outlaws and not once did I realise she was the community officer in the show. Great actress.

[@topfert7067]

Because of this clip I started following Josh's podcast on spotify and it's absolutely brilliant!

[@laurenbendik2006]

I havent even seen this show but I enjoy listening to her and her accent so i clicked 😆

[@harmony323]

Wonderful interview!

[@mayababy3012]

she’s amazing

[@reignwithjoshsmith]

It was a real honour to be there to hear her story, she is so amazing. If you want more from Jessica make sure you check out the full chat on my podcast, Reign here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 and hope you love it! Let me know what you think! Josh x

[@francessmith6855]

Brave lady and an amazing actress, great interview!

[@brizzlebabber8192]

Working in mental health, I recognise Martha in so many mental health residents so much. Jessica portrayed mental health, so well I hope she wins all the awards. Much love ❤

[@Erin.C.G]

I watched Baby Reindeer a few days after it dropped on Netflix & half way through the first episode... The scene in the cafe.. I was well & truly hooked. Had to watch it all in the same night! Jessica deserves all of the accolades for this! One of the single best performances I have seen in a long time. I find her just gorgeous as well & she seems like such a nice & friendly person. ❤

[@gvue4396]

Hopefully she gets tons of offers, she's great

[@PC1974]

She doesn't need to explain her sexuality to us. That's her own private business. Doesn't take away the fact she's super talented.

[@klaudia.von.wagner]

Exactly 💯

[@cinevita]

Representation matters. If she wants to share this part of herself, it might help someone else’s journey. I find that admirable. Agree that she is super talented :)

[@PC1974]

@@TMoney76 That was my point 🙄

[@PC1974]

@@TMoney76 OK grammar police.....

[@PC1974]

@TMoney76 You said I should've worded it better. Don't get so heated TMoney - it was my decision how I worded my post, not yours.

[@wanya_telborn]

I’m subscribed ❤why because Josh you gave her a hug You’re such a gentle soul a kind human

[@TheDestineyy]

I love her in 'The Outlaws'. Such an amazing & underrated show!

[@macymakesmagic]

She’s the best actress. I actually felt relieved to hear her talking like a normal person after the way the show ended. I felt so sorry for her at the end and now I feel better. 🎉

[@lanamuir9352]

Jessica Gunning was off the charts amazing in her depiction of Martha in Baby Reindeer. What a talent she is! I see many shiny industry awards coming her way for her outstanding acting abilities.

[@bobbyladd]

Funny that she says she got a friend to make her look older. So, what you might think. That friend won an Oscar for Best make-up & hairstyling for the film Poor Things. 😂

[@nafischowdhury7375]

she's so talented and wonderful. deserves all the success coming her way.

[@Gettingitreal]

She’s one of the best actresses out there these days. Hope to see her in more roles.

[@dammitjim9131]

Jessica is great in "The Outlaws" which is an amazing show with a great cast. And she is literally brilliant in "Baby Reindeer". She was perfectly cast.

[@thomasdahl2232]

She's sooooo amazing I have no words! Love from Norway!

[@SouthernMelle]

Just love Jessica! INCREDIBLE actor. And seems to be an incredible person.

[@TinkletitsMcGee]

We love you Jess ❤️

[@brianmurray9405]

Amazing actress and brilliant show

[@IsraelLlerena]

!!!!!!! Ahh I can’t believe I love her even more

[@laurenbendik2006]

I really want u to interview pedro pascal. He gives insightful and deep interviews, and i can tell u would ask great questions.

[@catie995]

What a lovely lady❤

[@Britbec]

I love that she played an ally in Pride and now she’s accepting her own gayness. She’s a great actor!

[@helencharnock3436]

Wow amazing talent.

[@joannawinters6592]

She is such a pleasure to listen to

[@TheSblore]

She deserves an Oscar!!!!!

[@debrabelz]

I fell in love with her in The outlaws. She is beautiful too

[@deerheart87]

She was fantastic

[@sarahleubner6425]

She seems like such a LOVELY person, I would love to sit and have a chat with her.

[@rydellgarcia]

oh man. she’s gorgeous.

[@lshwadchuck5643]

I just love her!

[@ashdarq]

LOVE!!!!

[@gabriellesherman8115]

I am fascinated by her.

[@ScottishCountryDancing]

I love her even more ❤❤

[@paulinemoriarty3627]

Live your life with love ❤️ peace ☮️ and happiness. She is fantastic in the movie ‘PRIDE’

[@gosias751]

She is nice and interesting

[@reignwithjoshsmith]

SO interesting and so many interesting perspectives. If you want more from Jessica make sure you check out the full chat on my podcast, Reign here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 and hope you love it! Let me know what you think! Josh

[@liz.ziie.]

shes a divine woman

[@aguilar3736]

i didnt think i could like her even more wow

[@SurvivingLifeHurdles]

Fine actress❤❤🎉🎉

[@thomasscottwilliams6672]

I’m 52 I come across as an alpha male, so I come out constantly, it’s funny and awkward but it does feel as if you’re letting people in, in a very private way

[@yoyunitajoo]

💓💓💓

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Ugh! Well, I love her.

[@reignwithjoshsmith]

She is the best - so incredible to chat to her IRL! If you want to hear more from Jessica make sure you check out the full chat on my podcast, 'Reign with Josh Smith' - listen here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0

[@sineadbuckley5122]

Lovely interview, so refreshingly authentic and relatable . ❤❤❤

[@greyLeicester]

Gorgeous eyes and smile

[@SimonTrepanier1]

❤❤❤

[@yorkshireroots]

Wonderful totally love her but then I am 'Gay' so appreciate the finer things in life

[@DennisNelson-ee2il]

I lovedJessica in the outlaws

[@vickonstark7365]

❤

[@Elfiex21]

She is so cute and amazing! I would totally date her 🥺

[@MelixArgentina]

As if she could get any cooler. Love her!

[@PrecociousFriand]

Would you like to audition for Baby Reindeer Sent from my iphone

[@eddypaul8959]

I feel so badly that Jessica gott mixed up in all this mess. I wish her all the success.

[@norijean3279]

Sorry, millions of men in love with her, you stand no chance 😚😉💕💕💕

[@lady4191]

Why does this matter at all

[@pevitzachast6892]

Who.cares.

[@sk45861]

Omg she was so annoying in the movie lol

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

A lot of big girls do

[@leoniemary3850]

I don’t care - no one knew who she was a few weeks ago.

[@RobertBoyle11]

Okay...

[@Erin.C.G]

Cared enough to comment though. 😋

[@RobertBoyle11]

@Erin.C.G and to have clicked on this video and watched at least some of it if not all...

[@Erin.C.G]

@@RobertBoyle11 💯

[@SourStrawberrys]

This is probally the only celeb I could care less about coming out. I really don't care.

[@devanman7920]

Everyone's gay now who actually cares anymore.

[@rosannafrith]

Ignorant statement

[@SuperEmmitt1]

Who cares?

[@lilmissknowitall5775]

everybody who supports her. Stay triggered

[@ZodiaKittyKat]

I fell in love with this woman the moment is saw her Marry me 🫶 Signed, a fellow lesbian with bodacious hips and a cheeky laugh ❤

[@americangirl4410]

Really? That was a HUGE shock…🤣🕺😂😂🤠🤠🥱

[@laurenjones2909]

I don't think you could tell that she was gay at all