Alanis Morissette Reveals She Is Pansexual During Podcast Appearance

Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette has opened up about her sexuality, revealing that she identifies as pansexual during a recent podcast appearance.

The 52-year-old musician made the revelation while joining comedians Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, and Mae Martin on the Handsome podcast on November 3.

What began as a lighthearted conversation about relationships quickly turned into a personal moment that surprised the other guests.

Alanis Morissette Opens Up About Her Sexuality

During the discussion, the group reflected on the heartbreak and personal experiences behind some of Morissette’s most famous songs, including her iconic hit “You Oughta Know.”

Fortune Feimster praised the singer for turning painful relationship experiences into music that continues to resonate with listeners.

“I’m sorry for the men that hurt you, but I’m not sorry for the songs that came from it. Those are pretty amazing,” Feimster said.

She then jokingly asked Morissette whether those experiences had ever made her consider becoming a lesbian.

The singer responded with a revelation that caught the group off guard.

“That’s kind… I’m pansexual, so yeah,” Morissette said, adding humorously, “I get everything.”

Tig Notaro appeared surprised and asked whether she was actually pansexual.

Morissette confirmed that she was.

When Notaro joked that the singer should have mentioned it at the beginning of the episode, Morissette explained that she preferred to save the revelation for the end.

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

What Does Pansexual Mean?

Morissette’s comments also brought attention to a sexual identity that is sometimes misunderstood.

Pansexuality generally describes romantic, emotional, or sexual attraction to people regardless of their gender.

It does not mean that someone is attracted to every person. Instead, gender is not necessarily a deciding factor in who they may develop feelings for.

The term is sometimes compared with bisexuality, which broadly describes attraction to more than one gender.

Although the two identities can overlap, people may use these labels differently depending on how they understand and describe their own experiences.

There is no single label that everyone must use, and personal identity is ultimately defined by the individual.

Miley Cyrus Has Also Spoken About Pansexuality

Alanis Morissette is not the only well-known musician to discuss the meaning of pansexuality.

Miley Cyrus previously spoke about her own understanding of gender and sexuality in a 2016 interview with Variety.

Cyrus explained that she had never felt completely comfortable with traditional labels and that the term bisexual did not fully reflect how she viewed attraction.

She described not wanting to place herself or others into a box based on gender.

Her comments helped bring wider attention to pansexuality and the different ways people understand their identities.

A Personal Revelation From the Canadian Singer

Morissette’s podcast appearance offered a glimpse into a personal part of her life while keeping the conversation lighthearted.

Known for her emotionally honest songwriting and outspoken personality, the singer has built a career around expressing complicated feelings through music.

This time, however, it was her own words rather than a song that became the focus of attention.

Her playful response made the moment memorable, while also opening up a broader conversation about identity and the different ways people describe themselves.