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"The Ultimatum: Queer Love" Star Mal Wright Is Reflecting On Life After The Show And Why She Feels More Comfortable Identifying As Queer


"There are all these ways that I can exist that are really fluid and free, and I think that's under the umbrella of queerness."

From her natural charm that put everyone at ease to her level of emotional intelligence that made every conversation seem elevated, Mal instantly became a fan favorite. For BuzzFeed's Black, Out & Proud series, I sat down with Mal to discuss the impact of the show, her new role at Netflix, what dating's been like with this newfound fame, and finding comfortability in queerness. My aunt was really pivotal in my identity also — a straight, cis-het Black Jamaican woman, 4'11" tiny officer in the military, very strong...she introduced me to Erykah Badu.

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