Rumer Willis Gets a Gay Storyline On 90210

Rumer Willis is about to get a major character bump in the coming months on 90210 when her character Gia begins a lesbian relationship with a series regular.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Gia and Adrianna, who has had her fair share of issues, are about to get into a very serious relationship. After overcoming drug addiction, giving up her baby for adoption, falling for Navid, falling for Teddy (only to get blown off), breaking up with Navid (who now wants absolutely nothing to do with her), it would be an understatement to say that Adrianna has been through the ringer. Could a relationship with Gia be just what she needs?

90210's executive producer Rebecca Sinclair told EW, "This isn't a fling. We're coming at this [relationship] from a genuine place and not going, 'Let's do a titillating story that will grab some promotion.' This is a real aspect of teenager life that's interesting ... And there's been a real void in the 90210 universe in terms of gay and bisexual characters."

From drug abuse, date rape and eating disorders to teen pregnancy, parental neglect and even difficulties funding a college education, the original series always managed to address major issues facing teens and young adults. The new series has already tackled several issues, and adding a gay storyline to the fold is an excellent way to explore a topic many teens/young adults might be afraid to address in their day-to-day lives.

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