Overview

• Phylicia Whitney publicly came out as a lesbian during a live broadcast of Sat.1 Frühstücksfernsehen on May 9, 2025.
• She revealed that years of sexism and homophobia in the gaming industry forced her to hide her sexual orientation, which contributed to significant mental health struggles.
• Whitney characterized her coming-out as a 'liberation strike,' marking a personal and professional turning point.
• Despite feeling liberated, she continues to face public discrimination, including harassment incidents in her daily life.
• Supported by her mother and professional community, Whitney remains committed to her career, now working with ARD and SWR.