Meredith Baxter Comes Out to Today Show
December 2, 2009 · Print This Article
She attended The Dinah in Palm Springs in April and just recently returned from the Sweet Caribbean Cruise, but now Meredith Baxter is letting the mainstream community know that she’s a lesbian and that she has been for the past 7 years. Baxter, 62, despite being anxious, decided to very publicly address the recent tabloid rumors about her and her relationship with Nancy, her girlfriend of four years, this morning on The Today Show. A highlight of the conversation between Baxter and Today Show host Matt Lauer came when she made special note of the fact that for her, coming out is in some ways a political issue. “This is a political act, even though that’s not what it feels like to me,” she said. “If anyone knows someone who’s gay or lesbian … they’re less likely to vote against them to take away their rights. I can be that lesbian you know now…” To read more about the interview and to watch the video visit The Today Show online.
I wrote a novel about a woman coming out late-in-life called Seeking Sara Summers. For these women it isn’t about getting their 15 minutes of fame (a criticism of Meredith Baxter on another site), it’s about getting a life. I think it takes a tremendous amount of courage to simply be who you are.
We love you Meredith! Thanks for coming out, and thanks for joining us on the Sweet Caribbean Cruise!