Sophia Bush is addressing her sexuality and infidelity rumors for the first time.
The "One Tree Hill" alum, 41, filed for divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in August after a year of marriage. A month later, retired American soccer player Ashlyn Harris filed for divorce from her former teammate Ali Krieger. Shortly after Bush and Harris' divorce's became public, People reported in October that the two were dating.
In a personal essay written for Glamour, Bush explained the slow lead up and "painful conversations" that took place before she and Harris pursued a relationship. Social media, however, viewed their love as an affair.
"The online rumor mill began to spit in the ugliest ways. There were blatant lies. Violent threats. There were accusations of being a home-wrecker," she wrote. "The ones who said I’d left my ex because I suddenly realized I wanted to be with women — my partners have known what I’m into for as long as I have."
Actress and Angel City FC investor Sophia Bush poses for a photo on the pink carpet before the game against New Jersey/New York Gotham FC at BMO Stadium.Ashlyn Harris carries a torch before the start of the game between San Diego Wave FC and New Jersey/New York Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena.Sophia bush looks on during the game between OL Reign and Angel City FC at BMO Stadium.Sophia Bush arrives at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington.New Jersey/New York Gotham FC defender Ali Krieger (left) and former New Jersey/New York Gotham FC Ashlyn Harris (right) posed for a picture with their children after the match against the Orlando Pride at Red Bull Arena.Sophia Bush arrives at the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton.NJ/NY Gotham FC goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18) moves the ball in the second half against the Houston Dash at Red Bull Arena.Daniel Dae Kim, left, and Sophia Bush present the award for outstanding writing for a variety series during the 73rd Emmy Awards at L.A. Live.Sophia Bush arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards at L.A. Live.New Jersey/New York Gotham FC goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18) cannot stop a goal scored by Chicago Red Stars midfielder Vanessa Dibernardo (not pictured) during the first half in a NWSL match at Red Bull Arena.Sophia Bush
Xxx Dsc 7378 Jpg E Ent Usa CSophia Bush arrives at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium.New Jersey/New York Gotham FC goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris walks onto the pitch before the match against Angel City FC at Banc of California Stadium.Sophia Bush talks to the audience during Mitch Albom's charity book launch for The Next Person You Meet In Heaven, held to raise money for the children of Haiti and Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at the Detroit Opera House.
Sophia BusSophia Bush arrives at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium.Gotham FC goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18) makes a save against the Orlando Pride during the second half at Red Bull Arena.Sophia Bush arrives on the red carpet during the 2016 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.Sophia Bush arrives on the red carpet during the 2016 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.Gotham FC goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18) in action against the Washington Spirit during the second half at Red Bull Arena.Television actress Sophia Bush (center) attends the NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.NJ/NY Gotham FC goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris (18) waves to fans before the game against the Orlando Pride at Red Bull Arena.Team USA player Ashlyn Harris waves to the crowd as she exits the stage during the broadcast of MLS All-Star Extravaganza at MLS Digital HQ.
