Hayley Kiyoko Shares Advice for Younger Self After Coming Out

The movie—just like the song’s music video—follows new girl in town Coley (Maya da Costa) as she explores budding romantic feelings for her friend Sonya (Myra Molloy) while navigating heteronormative expectations in their small neighborhood.

“I’m just so honored and excited for the community to get to see Girls Like Girls in theaters,” Hayley shared. “For it to be my directorial debut, nothing will be more special than this moment and this cultural moment for us during such a divisive time.” 

As she put it, “We need queer joy.”

For the “Determinate” singer, that also means embracing her fiancée era with Becca Tilley, with whom she’s been for over seven years.

“It’s really magical,” she raved. “I get why people, when they get engaged, they’re constantly posting photos of themselves because love is so special.”

“To find a partner that really sees you for who you are,” she continued, “and to get to celebrate that is awesome.”

As for where the couple stands with their wedding plans nearly one year after announcing their engagement?

“We’re enjoying our engaged life,” Hayley teased, “but we’ll figure it out once the movie comes out.”

While fans wait for Girls Like Girls, keep reading for more movies to keep an eye out for.