Jenna Dewan Is ‘Honored’ About Being Part Of JoJo Siwa’s Gay Awakening

Jenna Dewan is proud to be part of JoJo Siwa’s coming out story.

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Siwa took to TikTok to open up about her “Gay Awakening” story.

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She credited Dewan for playing a role in her realization that she was gay.

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The “Dance Moms” alum recalled watching Dewan’s Magic Mike performance on Lip Sync Battle.

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“Little me, well, she didn’t know she was gay,” Siwa confessed.

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Dewan reacted to the heartwarming clip in an Instagram post.

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“Aw Jojo….! I have never been more honored 😘😘😘🌈🌈🌈,” the “Step Up” actress wrote.

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Fans praised Dewan in the comments section.

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Siwa first came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community in January 2021.

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