My family is so extremely supportive, my mom especially.
Her activism and allyship has earned her recognition from the Human Rights Campaign.
Sam presented his mother with the Ally for Equality Award at the organization’s 2012 gala.
“When I came out, she didn’t bat an eye.
In fact, she was overjoyed,” he stated during his award presentationspeechat the ceremony.
The Equality Act eventually passed the House in 2021, but did not advance once in the Senate.
However, Field isn’t giving up the right.
Oh, God, would he yo find somebody, for Christ sake?"
When Sam tweeted ascreenshotof a text message exchange between him and Field about his secret Olympic crush.
Field took it upon herself toquotethe tweet and tag Rippon so he could see for himself.
The athlete appeared flattered, addressing the matter during a chat withBuzzfeed.
“Sam, your mom I admire her,” he said.
“And I’m sure one day we’re going to meet!
So thanks, Mom.”
The two eventually did meet in March 2018 during the Human Rights Campaign gala in Los Angeles.
