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Shannon Purser
Shannon Purser
	Purser in 2017
Born	June 27, 1997 (age 27); Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma mater	Kennesaw State University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2016–present

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Shannon Purser (born June 27, 1997) is an American actress. She made her acting debut as Barb in the Netflix drama series Stranger Things (2016–2022), for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.^[2]

Purser made her film debut in the supernatural horror film Wish Upon (2017),^[3] and starred in the romantic comedy Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018). She also portrays the recurring role of Ethel Muggs in the CW teen drama series Riverdale (2017–2023).^[4]

Early life

Purser was born on June 27, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia.^[1]^[5] In 2016, Purser was attending Kennesaw State University. She formerly worked at a movie theater in her hometown of Roswell, Georgia,^[6] but quit in order to focus on acting.^[7]

Career

Purser made her acting debut in the Netflix science fiction drama series Stranger Things. She portrayed the character Barbara Holland, an intelligent and outspoken girl, who is the best friend of Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer). Despite her only being a minor character, several outlets called Barb one of their favorite characters.^[8]^[9] This role brought Purser to international fame,^[10]^[11] and earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.^[12]

Purser portrays Ethel Muggs in The CW's teen drama series Riverdale.^[13] In 2018, she played the titular role in the film Sierra Burgess Is a Loser.^[14] She had a minor role in the comedy film Life of the Party, which ended up being cut.^[3] Purser played Annabelle Bowman, a member of the drama troupe at Stanton High, in the drama Rise, and read the audiobook of Leah on the Offbeat.

Personal life

Purser is an amateur visual artist and musician. She has spoken about living with OCD,^[15] and regularly advocates for mental health and anxiety-awareness.^[5] On April 18, 2017, Purser came out as bisexual in a Twitter post.^[16]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2017	Wish Upon	June Acosta
2018	Life of the Party	Connie	(Deleted Scene)
2018	Sierra Burgess Is a Loser	Sierra Burgess

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2016–2022	Stranger Things	Barbara "Barb" Holland	Recurring; 3 episodes (season 1) Voice; 1 episode (season 2) Uncredited/archive footage; 7 episodes (seasons 2-4)
2017–2023	Riverdale	Ethel Muggs	25 episodes
2018	Rise	Annabelle Bowman	10 episodes
2018–2019	Final Space	Shannon Thunder (voice)	4 episodes
2020	Room 104	Megan	Episode: "The Hikers"
2020	Equal	Del Martin	Docuseries, 1 episode
2022	The First Lady	Peg	Episode: "Please Allow Me"

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2017	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series	Stranger Things	Nominated	^[17]

References

^ ^a ^b Radloff, Jessica (August 17, 2016). "Why Shannon Purser A.K.A. Barb Had to Quit Her Movie Theater Job Because of Stranger Things". Glamour. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
^ Chaney, Jen (July 27, 2016). "Stranger Things' Shannon Purser on Playing Barb". Vulture.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Gardner, Chris (September 7, 2016). "Barb Takes Hollywood: 'Stranger Things' Breakout Meets Casting Directors and Lands a Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
^ Osborn, Alex (August 30, 2016). "Stranger Things Actress Shannon Purser Joins Riverdale". IGN. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Radloff, Jessica. "Shannon Purser Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
^ Mulkerin, Tim (July 29, 2016). "She has worked on the stage for several years, and this was her first TV role. The breakout star from 'Stranger Things' still has a surprisingly normal day job". Techinsider.io. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
^ Strong, Mary (August 20, 2016). "'Stranger Things'; Shannon Purser Quits Her Day Job". Inquisitr. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
^ Coates, Tyler (August 1, 2016). "This 19-Year-Old Unknown Actress Just Became an '80s Cult Icon". Esquire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
^ Moylan, Brian (July 25, 2016). "Praise Barb, Stranger Things' Best Character". Vulture.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
^ Radlof, Jessica (August 17, 2016). "Why Shannon Purser A.K.A. Barb Had to Quit Her Movie Theater Job Because of Stranger Things". Glamour. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
^ Hogan, Michael (December 17, 2016). "Shannon Purser: 'People have actually had Barb's face tattooed on their bodies'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
^ Mitovich, Matt (July 13, 2017). "Emmy Nominations: SNL, Westworld, FEUD and Stranger Things Lead Pack, Freshman Hit This Is Us Scores 11 Nods". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
^ Evry, Max (August 30, 2016). "Riverdale Cast Adds Shannon Purser and Robin Givens". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on August 31, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
^ Hipes, Patrick (January 5, 2017). "'Stranger Things' Shannon Purser To Star In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
^ Purser, Shannon (May 4, 2018). "Shannon Purser: What I Wish I Knew About My OCD Years Ago". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
^ Moniuszko, Sara (April 19, 2017). "'Stranger Things' star Shannon Purser comes out as bi, addresses queerbaiting". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
^ Rubin, Rebecca (July 13, 2017). "Barb From 'Stranger Things' Scores Unexpected Emmy Nomination". Variety. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

External links

Shannon Purser at IMDb

[mtheater-1] Radloff, Jessica (August 17, 2016). "Why Shannon Purser A.K.A. Barb Had to Quit Her Movie Theater Job Because of Stranger Things". Glamour. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

[2] Chaney, Jen (July 27, 2016). "Stranger Things' Shannon Purser on Playing Barb". Vulture.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2016.

[Hollywood_Reporter-3] Gardner, Chris (September 7, 2016). "Barb Takes Hollywood: 'Stranger Things' Breakout Meets Casting Directors and Lands a Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2016.

[4] Osborn, Alex (August 30, 2016). "Stranger Things Actress Shannon Purser Joins Riverdale". IGN. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

[tvguide-5] Radloff, Jessica. "Shannon Purser Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

[6] Mulkerin, Tim (July 29, 2016). "She has worked on the stage for several years, and this was her first TV role. The breakout star from 'Stranger Things' still has a surprisingly normal day job". Techinsider.io. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.

[7] Strong, Mary (August 20, 2016). "'Stranger Things'; Shannon Purser Quits Her Day Job". Inquisitr. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

[Icon-8] Coates, Tyler (August 1, 2016). "This 19-Year-Old Unknown Actress Just Became an '80s Cult Icon". Esquire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.

[9] Moylan, Brian (July 25, 2016). "Praise Barb, Stranger Things' Best Character". Vulture.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2016.

[10] Radlof, Jessica (August 17, 2016). "Why Shannon Purser A.K.A. Barb Had to Quit Her Movie Theater Job Because of Stranger Things". Glamour. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

[11] Hogan, Michael (December 17, 2016). "Shannon Purser: 'People have actually had Barb's face tattooed on their bodies'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2017.

[12] Mitovich, Matt (July 13, 2017). "Emmy Nominations: SNL, Westworld, FEUD and Stranger Things Lead Pack, Freshman Hit This Is Us Scores 11 Nods". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

[13] Evry, Max (August 30, 2016). "Riverdale Cast Adds Shannon Purser and Robin Givens". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on August 31, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

[sierrab-14] Hipes, Patrick (January 5, 2017). "'Stranger Things' Shannon Purser To Star In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2017.

[15] Purser, Shannon (May 4, 2018). "Shannon Purser: What I Wish I Knew About My OCD Years Ago". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.

[16] Moniuszko, Sara (April 19, 2017). "'Stranger Things' star Shannon Purser comes out as bi, addresses queerbaiting". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

[17] Rubin, Rebecca (July 13, 2017). "Barb From 'Stranger Things' Scores Unexpected Emmy Nomination". Variety. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

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 '''Shannon Purser''' (born June 27, 1997) is an American actress. She made her acting debut as Barb in the [[Netflix]] drama series ''[[Stranger Things]]'' (2016–2022), for which she was nominated for the [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/07/shannon-purser-barb-stranger-things.html|title=Stranger Things' Shannon Purser on Playing Barb|last=Chaney|first=Jen|date=July 27, 2016|website=[[Vulture.com]]|access-date=August 9, 2016|archive-date=July 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703102221/https://www.vulture.com/2016/07/shannon-purser-barb-stranger-things.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 ==Early life==
-Purser was born on June 27, 1997, in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].<ref name="mtheater"/><ref name="tvguide">{{cite web|last=Radloff|first=Jessica|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/shannon-purser/bio/1047416/|title=Shannon Purser Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards|website=[[TV Guide]]|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-date=July 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706183017/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/shannon-purser/bio/1047416/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, Purser was attending [[Kennesaw State University]]. She formerly worked at a movie theater in her hometown of [[Roswell, Georgia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techinsider.io/stranger-things-barb-shannon-purser-movie-theater-job-2016-7|title=She has worked on the stage for several years, and this was her first TV role. The breakout star from 'Stranger Things' still has a surprisingly normal day job|last=Mulkerin|first=Tim|date=July 29, 2016|website=[[Techinsider.io]]|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-date=August 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815133219/http://www.techinsider.io/stranger-things-barb-shannon-purser-movie-theater-job-2016-7|url-status=live}}</ref> but quit in order to focus on acting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/3436810/stranger-things-shannon-purser-quits-her-day-job-will-barb-be-back-on-season-2-spoilers/|title='Stranger Things'; Shannon Purser Quits Her Day Job|last=Strong|first=Mary|date=August 20, 2016|website=[[Inquisitr]]|access-date=August 30, 2016|archive-date=August 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824110004/http://www.inquisitr.com/3436810/stranger-things-shannon-purser-quits-her-day-job-will-barb-be-back-on-season-2-spoilers/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Purser was born on June 27, 1997, in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].<ref name="mtheater"/><ref name="tvguide">{{Cite web |last=Radloff |first=Jessica |title=Shannon Purser Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/shannon-purser/bio/1047416/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706183017/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/shannon-purser/bio/1047416/ |archive-date=July 6, 2020 |access-date=July 5, 2020 |website=[[TV Guide]]}}</ref> In 2016, Purser was attending [[Kennesaw State University]]. She formerly worked at a movie theater in her hometown of [[Roswell, Georgia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techinsider.io/stranger-things-barb-shannon-purser-movie-theater-job-2016-7|title=She has worked on the stage for several years, and this was her first TV role. The breakout star from 'Stranger Things' still has a surprisingly normal day job|last=Mulkerin|first=Tim|date=July 29, 2016|website=[[Techinsider.io]]|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-date=August 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815133219/http://www.techinsider.io/stranger-things-barb-shannon-purser-movie-theater-job-2016-7|url-status=live}}</ref> but quit in order to focus on acting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/3436810/stranger-things-shannon-purser-quits-her-day-job-will-barb-be-back-on-season-2-spoilers/|title='Stranger Things'; Shannon Purser Quits Her Day Job|last=Strong|first=Mary|date=August 20, 2016|website=[[Inquisitr]]|access-date=August 30, 2016|archive-date=August 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824110004/http://www.inquisitr.com/3436810/stranger-things-shannon-purser-quits-her-day-job-will-barb-be-back-on-season-2-spoilers/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==Career==
 Purser made her acting debut in the [[Netflix]] science fiction drama series ''[[Stranger Things]]''. She portrayed the character Barbara Holland, an intelligent and outspoken girl, who is the best friend of [[Nancy Wheeler (character)|Nancy Wheeler]] ([[Natalia Dyer]]). Despite her only being a minor character, several outlets called Barb one of their favorite characters.<ref name="Icon">{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/q-and-a/a47179/stranger-things-shannon-purser-interview-barb/|title=This 19-Year-Old Unknown Actress Just Became an '80s Cult Icon|last=Coates|first=Tyler|date=August 1, 2016|website=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|access-date=August 4, 2016|archive-date=August 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804030837/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/q-and-a/a47179/stranger-things-shannon-purser-interview-barb/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/07/barb-stranger-things-in-praise-of-the-shows-best-character.html|title=Praise Barb, Stranger Things' Best Character|last=Moylan|first=Brian|date=July 25, 2016|website=[[Vulture.com]]|access-date=August 9, 2016|archive-date=May 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523014225/https://www.vulture.com/2016/07/barb-stranger-things-in-praise-of-the-shows-best-character.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This role brought Purser to international fame,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamour.com/story/why-shannon-purser-barb-had-to-quit-her-job-because-of-stranger-things|title=Why Shannon Purser A.K.A. Barb Had to Quit Her Movie Theater Job Because of Stranger Things|last=Radlof|first=Jessica|date=August 17, 2016|website=Glamour|access-date=August 30, 2016|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517012014/https://www.glamour.com/story/why-shannon-purser-barb-had-to-quit-her-job-because-of-stranger-things|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/dec/17/shannon-purser-interview-people-had-barbs-face-tattooed-on-their-bodies-stranger-things|title=Shannon Purser: 'People have actually had Barb's face tattooed on their bodies'|first=Michael|last=Hogan|date=December 17, 2016|access-date=February 12, 2017|website=[[The Guardian]]|archive-date=February 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211215922/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/dec/17/shannon-purser-interview-people-had-barbs-face-tattooed-on-their-bodies-stranger-things|url-status=live}}</ref> and earned her a nomination for the [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/13/2017-emmy-nominations-list-awards/|title=Emmy Nominations: SNL, Westworld, FEUD and Stranger Things Lead Pack, Freshman Hit This Is Us Scores 11 Nods|first=Matt|last=Mitovich|website=[[TVLine]]|date=July 13, 2017|access-date=July 13, 2017|archive-date=July 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721181423/http://tvline.com/2017/07/13/2017-emmy-nominations-list-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Purser portrays [[Ethel Muggs]] in [[The CW]]'s teen drama series ''[[Riverdale (2017 TV series)|Riverdale]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/762465-riverdale-cast-adds-shannon-purser-and-robin-givens|title=Riverdale Cast Adds Shannon Purser and Robin Givens|last=Evry|first=Max|date=August 30, 2016|website=[[ComingSoon.net]]|access-date=August 30, 2016|archive-date=August 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831163551/http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/762465-riverdale-cast-adds-shannon-purser-and-robin-givens|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, she played the titular role in the film ''[[Sierra Burgess Is a Loser]]''.<ref name="sierrab">{{cite web|last=Hipes|first=Patrick|url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/shannon-purser-sierra-burgess-is-a-loser-movie-stranger-things-1201879092/|title='Stranger Things' Shannon Purser To Star In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=May 7, 2017|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718164707/https://deadline.com/2017/01/shannon-purser-sierra-burgess-is-a-loser-movie-stranger-things-1201879092/|url-status=live}}</ref> She had a minor role in the comedy film ''[[Life of the Party (2018 film)|Life of the Party]]'', which ended up being cut.<ref name="Hollywood Reporter">{{cite web|last=Gardner|first=Chris|title=Barb Takes Hollywood: 'Stranger Things' Breakout Meets Casting Directors and Lands a Movie|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/shannon-purser-barb-stranger-things-926026|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 7, 2016|access-date=October 28, 2016|archive-date=January 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124234641/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/shannon-purser-barb-stranger-things-926026|url-status=live}}</ref> Purser played Annabelle Bowman, a member of the drama troupe at Stanton High, in the drama ''[[Rise (U.S. TV series)|Rise]],'' and read the audiobook of ''[[Leah on the Offbeat]]''.
+Purser portrays [[Ethel Muggs]] in [[The CW]]'s teen drama series ''[[Riverdale (2017 TV series)|Riverdale]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/762465-riverdale-cast-adds-shannon-purser-and-robin-givens|title=Riverdale Cast Adds Shannon Purser and Robin Givens|last=Evry|first=Max|date=August 30, 2016|website=[[ComingSoon.net]]|access-date=August 30, 2016|archive-date=August 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831163551/http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/762465-riverdale-cast-adds-shannon-purser-and-robin-givens|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, she played the titular role in the film ''[[Sierra Burgess Is a Loser]]''.<ref name="sierrab">{{cite web|last=Hipes|first=Patrick|url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/shannon-purser-sierra-burgess-is-a-loser-movie-stranger-things-1201879092/|title='Stranger Things' Shannon Purser To Star In 'Sierra Burgess Is A Loser'|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=May 7, 2017|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718164707/https://deadline.com/2017/01/shannon-purser-sierra-burgess-is-a-loser-movie-stranger-things-1201879092/|url-status=live}}</ref> She had a minor role in the comedy film ''[[Life of the Party (2018 film)|Life of the Party]]'', which ended up being cut.<ref name="Hollywood Reporter">{{cite web|last=Gardner|first=Chris|title=Barb Takes Hollywood: 'Stranger Things' Breakout Meets Casting Directors and Lands a Movie|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/shannon-purser-barb-stranger-things-926026|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 7, 2016|access-date=October 28, 2016|archive-date=January 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124234641/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/shannon-purser-barb-stranger-things-926026|url-status=live}}</ref> Purser played Annabelle Bowman, a member of the drama troupe at Stanton High, in the drama ''[[Rise (American TV series)|Rise]],'' and read the audiobook of ''[[Leah on the Offbeat]]''.
 ==Personal life==
-Purser is an amateur visual artist and musician. She has spoken about living with OCD,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Purser|first=Shannon|title=Shannon Purser: What I Wish I Knew About My OCD Years Ago|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/shannon-purser-ocd-suicidal-ideation|access-date=April 12, 2021|website=Teen Vogue|date=May 4, 2018|language=en-us|archive-date=April 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412024139/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/shannon-purser-ocd-suicidal-ideation|url-status=live}}</ref> and regularly advocates for mental health and anxiety-awareness.<ref name="tvguide"/> On April 18, 2017, Purser came out as [[bisexual]] in a [[Twitter]] post.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/04/19/stranger-things-star-shannon-purser-comes-out-bi-addresses-queerbaiting/100660870/|title='Stranger Things' star Shannon Purser comes out as bi, addresses queerbaiting|last=Moniuszko|first=Sara|website=[[USA Today]]|date=April 19, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2017|archive-date=April 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420123738/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/04/19/stranger-things-star-shannon-purser-comes-out-bi-addresses-queerbaiting/100660870/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Purser is an amateur visual artist and musician. She has spoken about living with OCD,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Purser|first=Shannon|title=Shannon Purser: What I Wish I Knew About My OCD Years Ago|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/shannon-purser-ocd-suicidal-ideation|access-date=April 12, 2021|website=Teen Vogue|date=May 4, 2018|language=en-us|archive-date=April 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412024139/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/shannon-purser-ocd-suicidal-ideation|url-status=live}}</ref> and regularly advocates for mental health and anxiety-awareness.<ref name="tvguide" /> On April 18, 2017, Purser came out as [[bisexual]] in a [[Twitter]] post.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/04/19/stranger-things-star-shannon-purser-comes-out-bi-addresses-queerbaiting/100660870/|title='Stranger Things' star Shannon Purser comes out as bi, addresses queerbaiting|last=Moniuszko|first=Sara|website=[[USA Today]]|date=April 19, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2017|archive-date=April 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420123738/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/04/19/stranger-things-star-shannon-purser-comes-out-bi-addresses-queerbaiting/100660870/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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Authority control databases
International	VIAF WorldCat
National	United States
Artists	Emmy Awards