If you’ve spent any time humming along to "I’m Yours" or "The Remedy," you’ve probably wondered about the man behind the fedora. For years, the internet has been swirling with the same question: is Jason Mraz gay? It’s a query that doesn’t have a one-word answer, mostly because Jason himself doesn’t really do "one-word" when it comes to his identity.
Honestly, he’s been pretty open about the fact that he’s lived a lot of his life in a bit of a gray area. He isn't exactly "gay" in the traditional sense, but he isn't strictly straight either.
The "I Am Bi Your Side" Moment
Everything sort of changed back in June 2018. Jason wrote a poem for Billboard during Pride Month. It was a sweet little tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, but it was the ending that made everyone’s ears perk up. He wrote: "I am bi your side / All ways."
Naturally, the internet went into a tailspin. Was it a typo? A pun? A confession?
A few weeks later, he cleared it up in an interview with the New York Post. He admitted that the line was a play on words that he didn't realize would be such a "thing," but he also used that moment to actually talk about his experiences. He told the world that he’d had sexual experiences with men, even while he was dating the woman who eventually became his wife, Christina Carano.
He basically came out as bisexual.
The "Two-Spirit" Label and Native American Influence
One of the most interesting—and sometimes controversial—parts of Jason’s journey is how he describes his feelings. He famously mentioned that his ex-wife, Christina, helped him find a term that felt right to him: Two-Spirit.
According to Jason, she told him that some Native American cultures use this term to describe someone who can love both men and women, essentially possessing both a male and female spirit. He really vibed with that.
"She calls it 'two spirit,' which is what the Native Americans call someone who can love both man and woman. I really like that." — Jason Mraz to Billboard (2018)
Now, it's worth noting that this caused a bit of a stir. Some people in the Indigenous community pointed out that "Two-Spirit" is a specific cultural and spiritual identity reserved for Indigenous people. Jason isn't Native American, so using the term was seen by some as a bit of a cultural misstep. Since then, he’s leaned more into the term bisexual or simply queer when talking to the press.
A Late Bloomer on a Conservative Street
Why did it take so long for him to speak up? He’s been in the spotlight since the early 2000s, after all.
In 2024, Jason went on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast, Dinner’s on Me, and got really real about his childhood. He grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It wasn't exactly the most progressive place in the 90s. He described his neighborhood as a "conservative street" where being gay was basically the punchline of every joke.
He didn't want to be the punchline.
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So, he kept his head down. He sang about "girls" in his early songs because that's what he thought he was supposed to do. He admitted to "broadcasting as hetero" for nearly twenty years to protect himself and his career.
It’s kinda heartbreaking when you think about it. This guy who wrote some of the most "love-everyone" anthems of our generation was actually terrified of people knowing who he really was.
Relationships, Divorces, and Finding Love
Jason’s romantic history has been pretty public, though mostly focused on women.
- Sheridan Edley: His first marriage back in 2001. It lasted about a year.
- Tristan Prettyman: They were the ultimate indie-pop couple. They got engaged in 2010 but broke it off six months later.
- Christina Carano: They married in 2015 and were together for eight years.
His divorce from Christina in 2023 was a massive turning point. He’s mentioned that wading through the "shame and guilt" of that divorce actually helped him fully accept his sexuality. He realized he had been trying to play out scenarios that weren't entirely true to his soul.
These days, Jason says he’s a "late bloomer" who is finally starting to live. He’s 47 (as of 2024), and he says he feels like his life is just beginning. Interestingly, he told People magazine in late 2024 that despite all those high-profile romances, he doesn't think he’s actually "found love" yet—at least not the kind that sticks. He’s focusing on loving himself first.
Why This Matters in 2026
In 2026, the conversation around sexuality has moved past simple boxes. Jason Mraz being bisexual or queer isn't a "scandal" anymore; it's just a fact of his life.
He’s become a bit of a bisexual icon, especially for older millennials who grew up with his music. His appearance on Dancing With the Stars (Season 32) was a big deal too. He used that platform to show a more vulnerable, expressive side of himself, proving that you can "re-wire" yourself at any age.
So, if you’re looking for a definitive answer: No, Jason Mraz isn't gay. He's bisexual. Or queer. Or just Jason.
Actionable Insights for Fans
- Listen with new ears: If you go back and listen to his 2023 album Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, you can hear the shift. It’s way more disco, way more "out," and way more honest.
- Respect the labels: While he liked the term "Two-Spirit," it’s better to use "bisexual" or "queer" when discussing him to respect the cultural origins of the former.
- Follow his lead on self-love: Jason’s biggest message right now isn't about who he's dating; it's about the fact that "the longest lasting love is the love you have with yourself."
The takeaway here is pretty simple. People change. Or rather, people finally feel safe enough to stop pretending. Whether he’s singing about a "geek in the pink" or his own journey through the LGBTQ+ experience, Jason Mraz is finally living his life without the fear of being the punchline.