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Lio Tipton has been hailed by fans online for proudly coming out as non-binary.
The actor, who is known for their role as a teenage babysitter in 2011 rom-com Crazy, Stupid, Love, shared an image on Instagram of a robot in the colors of the non-binary flag.
"Hi. My name is Lio. My pronouns are they/them," they wrote. "I am proud to announce I am queer and I identify as non binary."
The America's Next Top Model star then went on to add that they hope to support the wider Pride community.
"I hope to give as much love and support back to those who continue to show love and support for the Pride community at large," Tipton added.
The announcement, which comes at the beginning of Pride Month 2021, was met with an outpouring of support on the social media platform.
Youtuber Markiplier, real name Mark Fischbach, was among those to praise the star.
"PROUD OF YOU!!" he commented.
Limitless actor Jake McDorman shared the same sentiment, writing: "Proud of you Lio."
Fans also weighed in on the announcement, gushing over the actor's courage, in the comments section.
Instagram user @payalnagpayal praised: "Big fan, still. Even more so, now that you're demonstrated such massive courage."
"Congrats on feeling comfortable and safe enough!!" @orangegabriel posted. "May you face and receive respect and love in your interactions and in your life!"
@rochc93 added: "Another one of us nb's! proud of you for coming out, god knows it's not easy. sending all the love and support your way."
"Good for you and good that you found the strength and courage to announce it," dude_mit_hut posted. "There will always be people who give you s*** for that but don't mind them. Your doing just great."
User @destructivelioness applauded Tipton for using their platform to share the news.
@auntiebit wrote: "Thank you for being brave enough to tell us about yourself. We love you and thank you for speaking out."
Other comments went on to assure the star that the non-binary community welcomes them with open arms.
Tipton's post comes after pop star Demi Lovato came out as non-binary in May.
The former Disney Channel star took to social media to announce they were officially changing their pronouns to they/them.
Lovato said they were "still learning and coming into myself," adding that the announcement came after "a lot of healing & self-reflective work."
"I'm doing this for those out there that haven't been able to share who they truly are with their loved ones," the singer wrote at the time. "Please keep living in your truths & know I am sending so much love your way xox."
