Overview

• On June 18, Lola Sheen posted a TikTok accusing her older sister Sami of homophobia and transphobia after sharing clips from Christian podcaster Bryce Crawford.
• Sami responded the next day with a TikTok denouncing Lola’s reposts as “disgusting,” defending her LGBTQIA+ identity and noting she had been blocked on social media.
• The confrontation stems from Lola’s deepening Christian faith, which she publicly embraced with a January baptism and credited with helping her overcome anxiety and depression.
• Sami said she invited Lola to a Pride party and asked how she would feel about her marrying a woman, only to receive comments suggesting every woman needs a man.
• Their mother Denise Richards raised both daughters to embrace diversity, and Sami said she hopes her sister will reconcile her faith with support for the LGBTQIA+ community.