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Bowen Yang Reveals Painful Past with Conversion Therapy

4/12/2025

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Bowen Yang, the talented star of Saturday Night Live, bravely opened up about his harrowing experience with conversion therapy, forced upon him by his parents during his time at New York University. While he empathizes with their intentions, he highlights the therapy's damaging impact. Yang found solace and inspiration in Lady Gaga's empowering anthem "Born This Way," which fueled his path to self-acceptance.

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Bowen Yang, the talented star of Saturday Night Live, bravely opened up about his harrowing experience with conversion therapy, forced upon him by his parents during his time at New York University. While he empathizes with their intentions, he highlights the therapy's damaging impact. Yang found solace and inspiration in Lady Gaga's empowering anthem "Born This Way," which fueled his path to self-acceptance.