Katherine Patrick

Katherine Patrick, daughter of Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, came out as a lesbian in an interview with New England gay newspaper Bay Windows in June 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Age: 18
2. College: Smith College
3. Came out: July 3, 2007

Reason For Coming Out

The Patricks reported they were concerned that the press would try to make it seem like the family was not supportive and accepting of Katherine. Thus, they decided to do a public interview on the subject.

Quotes

"And I’ll always remember the first thing my dad did was, [he] wrapped me in a bear hug and said, ’Well, we love you no matter what.’"—Katherine Patrick¹

"I think when Katherine started to memorize all the episodes of 'The L Word,' there was some hint that maybe she was sending us."—Deval Patrick²

"As private of an issue as it is, we've sort of had to come to terms with the fact that we are a public family and there you give a part of yourself away."—Katherine Patrick²

"You know, it’s interesting even just thinking about having this interview. Katherine and Diane and I and her aunt and Sarah were all talking about, you know, would we give an interview to announce one of our kids was straight?"—Deval Patrick¹

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