Alanis Morissette Reveals Her Pansexuality In Candid Podcast Conversation

Alanis Morissette has publicly identified as pansexual during a relaxed appearance on the Handsome podcast, sharing the news in a conversation about the relationships behind her music.

The 52-year-old singer joined comedians Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin when discussion turned to the heartbreak captured on her breakthrough 1995 album, Jagged Little Pill.

And the singer dropped a surprise revelation in response.

Alanis Morissette confirms her sexuality

Feimster joked about the men who had inspired Morissette’s songs before asking whether those experiences had ever prompted her to consider being a lesbian.

“I’m pansexual, so, yeah,” Morissette replied.

The response surprised her hosts, who asked whether she was serious. Morissette confirmed that she was, then playfully explained her decision to share the information towards the end of the interview.

“I like to leave it for the epilogue,” she said. “I like to confuse people on the way out.”

Pansexuality describes attraction to people regardless of their gender. Morissette has been married to musician Mario “Souleye” Treadway since 2010, and the couple share three children. A person’s current relationship does not determine or invalidate their sexual orientation.

Although her podcast comments offered a clear statement about her identity, Morissette has spoken previously about exploring sexuality and her longstanding connections with LGBTQIA+ communities.

In a 2008 interview with The Advocate, she described sexual exploration as a positive experience and spoke warmly about the queer friends who had been part of her life from a young age.

Her latest comments also follow a recent reflection on her guest appearance in Sex and the City. Morissette played Dawn in a 2000 episode, sharing a kiss with Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw during a game of spin the bottle.

Speaking on Call Her Daddy in September, Morissette recalled approaching the show with the suggestion that Carrie share a romantic moment with a woman. She remembered filming the kiss as a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

For listeners familiar with the emotional power of songs such as You Oughta Know, the interview offered insight beyond their own interpretations of her lyrics, giving Morissette the opportunity to describe her sexuality in her own words.

You can watch the full interview below.