Coming out stories aren't exactly the bombshells they once were - and that's a good thing. While previously coming out publicly could have huge consequences, especially for celebs (read up on what happened to Ellen DeGeneres when she came out, if you don't know her story!). These days, being queer is widely accepted and we celebrate those who find the courage to speak their truth and be open about their sexuality and gender identity. A coming out story most often doesn't exactly cause controversy like it used to, and oftentimes barely even makes the headlines.

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So if you missed the news that Bomb Girls star Jodi Balfour just came out publicly and announced her relationship with Broad City's Abbi Jacobsen, consider that a sign of how far we've come as a society! We wanted to take a moment to celebrate the love between these two successful, talented women and dig a little deeper to see what we could find out about their relationship. Though they've previously kept it under wraps, we were able to mine the internet and figure out what's been up with them. Here's what we know about Abbi Jacobsen's relationship with Jodi Balfour.

7 They've Been Together For A Year

They've managed to keep their relationship pretty quiet, but apparently the one-year mark called for a more public celebration of their love. Jodi Balfour posted a picture of the two kissing with the caption, "365 days of the best surprise of my life 💚". Abbi's post also showed them locked in an affectionate cuddle, with the caption reading, "One year with this incredible human. Don’t know how I got so lucky ❤️".

6 Jodi Balfour Just Came Out Publicly This Year

Jodi Balfour just came out publicly several months ago, posting on Instagram during Pride Month with a lengthy caption to share her news. "On this last day of Pride month, I'm stepping away from my sense of inadequacy, my fear of taking up room not meant for me, and my need to do this right ... to say how undeniably freeing it has been to finally embrace and explore my queerness." Fans excitedly poured out their support for the actress, happy to hear she is living her truth!

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5 Jodi Has Already Met The Bestie

We all know your relationship isn't legitimate until your bestie meets the person in question and gives their stamp of approval. This is doubly true for pairs like Abbi Jacobsen and Ilana Glazer, who are not only longtime BFFs but also close collaborators and creative partners. Jodi Balfour made an Instagram post in the summer of 2021 that shows Abbi and Ilana smiling with their arms around each other and Abbi holding her hand to Ilana's baby bump (she gave birth shortly afterward). Though they hadn't yet announced their relationship, this definitely shows Jodi and Abbi had reached a certain level of intimacy. It's safe to assume Ilana signed off on Jodi as a girlfriend!

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4 Abbi Came Out To Vanity Fair In 2018

Abbi told Vanity Fair in a 2018 interview that she didn't really struggle with coming out as a kid, and as an adult, it was a part of her life that she was never private about, but also didn't share about it openly. "I kind of go both ways; I date men and women," she said. "They have to be funny, doing something they love. I don’t know — I’ve never really been interviewed about this before." She explained that because people felt like they knew her character Abbi on Broad City, she felt like it made sense to speak publicly about it even though she previously hadn't felt the need.

3 Abbi Has Previously Been Linked To Carrie Brownstein

Though it still has never officially been confirmed, the internet was on fire for what seemed like all of 2016 with rumors that Abbi Jacobsen was dating Portlandia star and Sleater-Kinney guitarist and vocalist Carrie Brownstein. Queer site Autostraddle definitely did its part to disseminate those rumors, sharing post after post of Abbi spending time with Carrie's dogs, and various other sweet captions the two posted back and forth. It still has never been confirmed... so the dream is still alive!

2 Jodi Was Living With Her Ex-Boyfriend As Recently As Spring 2020

According to a piece in Floyd Home, Jodi Balfour was living with a boyfriend in Los Angeles in April of 2020, making us side-eye the relationship timeline between the Bomb Girls actress and Abbi Jacobsen. If her answers to the interview questions are any indication, it seems like she was pretty cozy with the boyfriend, whose name is Alex. She gushed about how excited she was about the home and answered most questions using "we" - this is about as serious as it gets! We have no idea how that relationship ended and this one came to be, but we're still rooting for Abbi and Jodi!

1 Their Friends Are Super Excited About This Pairing

From the moment they posted their respective Instagrams announcing the relationship, fans and friends have been pouring out their happiness and well wishes for the pair of actresses. And it turns out Abbi and Jodi have some friends in high places. Among the excited commenters on their posts are celebs like Rosie O'Donnell, Tan France, Darcy Carden, Kelly Ripa and Natasha Lyonne... just to name a few. It should be a star-studded wedding!

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