Love, Kalyany

A letter from UCLA gymnast Kalyany Steele to her younger self:
“One day, you will be proud of who you are, too.”
As proud as we are of you, Kaly! Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@julialehnert7787]

If think she doesn’t realize what a great role model she is for young girls and how everybody loves her so much! She seems like such a pure soul!

[@avasmith5630]

"Yeah GIRL!" -Norah

[@samanthamiller832]

I’m so glad Kaly found UCLA, it means so much for us to see her thrive in its environment. I’m so ready to see where the years take her!!

[@droppedmeatpie]

she’s definitely blossoming into a beautiful young soul being with UCLA 🥰

[@marisaa.tamayo]

i'm in tears. kaly is such a strong girl! so proud of her for coming out. 🌈

[@kookiedoh4171]

I love how at 3:04 Norah starts smirking and smiling because she knows what is coming.

[@OhHiNoOne]

Can't get over how much love I have for Kalyany! I just can't wait to see what the next couple of years have in store for her at UCLA. Shine on, Kaly 🌈

[@valentinamazzoni9531]

Crying hard right now. You're welcome, you have always been welcome in this big lgbt family worldwide. Sending you hugs from Italy, the word is changing!

[@bpnstl]

beautifully written and put together. always be you.. the world will adjust

[@lolamaria2255]

I`m not crying, you`re crying! ;)) I love you so unbelievably much, Kaly, I`m so proud of you! And a HUGE SHOUTOUT to Deanna for capturing such amazing stories, and being able to tell them so beautifully!

[@vaishnaviburner4506]

Kaly is honestly such an inspiration, I'm the same age as her but watching her lately on the documentary series and bruin banter has made me have so much respect for her- how she expresses her needs and just about everything about her. You go girl❤🌈

[@amarkray01]

Kalyany, I am SO PROUD of you for having the courage to tell the world your story. You have come so far from the shy, reserved girl that you were when you first came to UCLA. You are developing into such an inspiring leader, not just for UCLA gymnastics, but for so many other LGBTQ+ people out there. I cannot recall an NCAA athlete coming out in any sport. If there has been, it usually came near the end of their NCAA career or afterwards. I have a feeling that there will be a large number of other NCAA athletes who will follow in your footsteps. I am so excited to see you next year in Pauley Pavilion. GO BRUINS! ✌ & ❤ P. S. When are we going to hear another rap? I LOVE your style and your flow. You are such a STAR. Keep shining bright 🌟

[@chrissyquinlan7177]

It’s so sad to know that she felt uncomfortable about her feelings when she was younger because she is such an inspiring human inside and out. She is a beautiful young woman and should not feel uncomfortable about her feelings and being different. The world is lucky to have Kaly. I’m so proud of her for telling the world who she is. We should be celebrating her differences and liking who she likes! HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

[@thebruin2775]

Wow, blown away. You make me so proud to say "I am a Bruin". A very old Bruin (1971-76) but none the less so proud to be able to say I went there. You will be successful in life because of your love, spirit, kindness and most of all caring. I know you are and will always be one of the most intelligent people, after all you got into UCLA, and will use that intellect to make a difference. God Bless you and I know you will make that difference. Peace!

[@chloeakins8395]

I started tearing up kaly you’re amazing❤️

[@joana2031]

This was so beautiful, Kaly!! so so proud of u ❤🌈

[@beautifulcatastrophe]

I miss this era

[@sherpajacket]

i’m so proud :’) she and savannah schoenherr are going to be such an inspiration for the little girls out there!

[@elenajoseph6630]

Ella Douglas from MSU too

[@emilykaemerer7391]

awwww Kaly! this made me cry! you are so sweet and so special!!😘💗😭

[@lolamaria2255]

I keep coming back to this, Kaly is the cutest human being!

[@mattfukuda1223]

Love this...Kaly you really are amazing...looking forward to your future at UCLA!

[@AGayInTheLife]

Thanks so much for sharing your story, Kalyany! 🏳️‍🌈💜👍🏽Very inspiring!!!

[@ashleyhernandez9151]

Every single person needs to see this! I did gymnastics for 15 years, level 10, had college offers, but I was scared how other teammates would feel...so, I didnt do college gymnastics. Thank you so much for making this!!

[@beccaadlin4712]

we love you kaly and can’t wait to see you compete more next year💙💛

[@kmair2009]

This is so beautifully written and you are an amazing individual ❤️💜💙

[@simonealexander7313]

Beautiful, glad she found her place at UCLA

[@jackelinevelasco6824]

Love you Kaly for the beautiful soul you are

[@kiradavies1509]

Kaly you are one of the most inspirational person

[@atanber1]

Wonderful and inspiring! What makes you beautiful IS you differences. Congratulations on becoming your most authentic self! Cheers to Pride month!,

[@urmother139]

We go to the same gym in Colorado and she is very good at gymnastics and is really nice! And the coaches there and everyone who knows her couldn't be more happy for her!😊♥️

[@cagarcia6600]

i teared up a bit. love you kaly!!!!! ❤️

[@vikav.2591]

Thank you Kaly !! ❤️🌈

[@m.lizziebrooks8889]

Who else is crying ?

[@lolamaria2255]

Me ;))

[@nienkearling8872]

i have so much love and respect for this girl i can't even describe it. i'm so proud of her!

[@KM-eo2jq]

Thank you for your bravery and for just being you! You are more than beautiful just as you are.

[@lolamaria2255]

Emma totally knew ;))

[@tiffanybasson9825]

This is amazing. You actually made me cry. Am proud of you as that must have taken a lot to do. Xxx

[@emmavandriessche8713]

This is so beautiful Kalyany!!

[@graemorris5927]

I didn't think I could love this team even more, but this video proved me wrong. So proud of you, Kalyany. And thank you, UCLA gymnastics, for being such a safe and welcoming group. I am not a gymnast, nor do I go to UCLA, but I admire y'all.

[@paolatellez7880]

We are so proud and happy for you, Kaly. 🏳️‍🌈

[@ofelijavuori8488]

Kalyany, you are amazing. And thank you for this.

[@AuntieSarahof9]

You are amazing Kalyany!

[@Schardang]

We love you girl!!

[@landeymackin4203]

We love you Kaly!!! So proud ❤️ 💛💙🐻💙💛 You're so strong 💪🏻 🌈

[@kaylajanelle989]

She's so cute and awkward i love it🥰🤣

[@jessicachang9427]

this is the most wholesome video

[@elizabethsantos5586]

❤️💕❤️💕 I LOVE UCLA IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO

[@sosweetisyourbreath]

That was so beautiful, I'm crying.

[@marketalamzikova8542]

I cried💙🌊

[@shreyapotnis6446]

You're totally awesome. Love you

[@MelanieCC05]

Who is joining me to cry a river of happiness?🎉🏳️‍🌈😭 Happy Pride Kalyany❤️

[@ivykwok2456]

I love this so immeasurably much! This brought literal (happy) tears to my eyes! ♡

[@AvocadoSmoothie]

Kaly must be protected at all costs 😭😭

[@liasohl7314]

im crying this was so beautiful, we love kalyany!!!

[@rosaondarra-barron8835]

This is beyond beautiful! It made me tear up a little bit!

[@allysonrobles3808]

I ❤ you Kaly!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@daphnejune2097]

I want to be a Bruin!!

[@xxKunzerxx]

Proud of you!

[@sophiedixon326]

This video made me cry🏳️‍🌈

[@anderss8027]

Such an incredible role model 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@lanilexander651]

I have seen this lots in sports in university where the coaches tries to transform their athletes to be straight, UCLA is one of the few schools where coaches are very accepting of their students no matter what they come out as.

[@julimeyer8612]

Wow I really love this ❤️

[@yaeligol]

I’m dead she’s the cutest person on earth 🌈❤️❤️

[@yakirabowen4375]

IM IN TEARS THIS SO SO WHOLESOME 😭💗

[@esserbolle3004]

Yay!

[@rosariodelpedregalcastro5985]

Loved it so much

[@aketabi]

This is amazing. Wow.

[@niccikeller6260]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sarahsickles9942]

Love you Kaly

[@cornelleo3994]

🥇😍Absolutelly amazing,pure perfection!!!❤❤❤👍💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊👏👏👏🌹🌺🌹💯💯💯

[@cornelleo3994]

🥇😍Ciao,Hello!😍❤🌹SUPER!!! Congratulations,respect!!!🎇👍🎆👏👏👏⭐🌟⭐🌹🌺🌹

[@---cz5fh]

This is so beautiful!!!

[@JoeBidenIsRetarded101]

Daniel Larson goes to this school. He is brilliant

[@ayusoamaya5091]

this. i love this.

[@gurllllllll5834]

Yass! So good #early squad

[@AnnasPagesandReads]

So brave.

[@cameronparker1477]

Inspiring.

[@MrBigbadmatt]

🌈❤

[@shakeandblake92]

💜💙💓

[@lmartinez3633]

Powerful

[@MrsSafiaBegum-sm6gc]

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[@MrsSafiaBegum-sm6gc]

very good very goodvery good very goodthank you very muchthank you very much

[@MrBigbadmatt]

🌈❤🌈

[@jenifer34]

#happy #love #pridemonth #mine #theusa

[@suzanncummins2658]

Hi I love gymnastics

[@RoelCandaeleARTISTSPAGE]

;-)

[@DHEWA]

Wanna be friends ✌✔

[@courtneymartin2759]

But but ... I like weirdos.

[@mobarokhossain8327]

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