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Michi
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Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Most people know Meredith Baxter as Elyse Keaton, everyone's favorite mom from the hit '80s sitcom Family Ties. But now the actress reveals to PEOPLE that she's ready for the world to see her in a different – and surprising – way: "I'm a lesbian mom," she says.
Before Baxter, 62, first started dating women seven years ago, the thought of being gay "had never crossed my mind," she tells PEOPLE. Having been in three failed marriages to men (most famously to actor David Birney), she says of her many difficult years before coming out, "I was never comfortable with myself." But she's quick to add, "That doesn't mean I was questioning."
Now in a four-year relationship with building contractor Nancy Locke – the couple have lived together for two years – the actress, who continues to act and run a skincare company, says, "I feel like I'm being honest for the first time."
Baxter was open about her new-found identity almost immediately with her five kids. Her son Peter’s reaction, like that of his siblings, was both reassuring and supportive. "I just couldn't stop smiling," says Peter, 25, "because she finally figured it out."
For much more about Baxter, her decision to come out and her life with her partner, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE
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anonttcer
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Maybe I'm in the dark but I didn't even know she was a lesbian...
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| Posted 12/2/09 9:00 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Posted by anonttcer
Maybe I'm in the dark but I didn't even know she was a lesbian...
She just "came out" today.
I watched her interview on The Today Show and I have to say I wasn't surprised.
I kind of felt bad for her. She looked so uncomfortable talking about it. And I think it stinks she felt the need to. I mean nobody goes on TV to say "I'm heterosexual". But she said one of the reasons she came out is because a tabloid was going to break the story. So she wanted to be in control of it.
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| Posted 12/2/09 9:05 AM |
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
That's one beautiful family. I'm glad she's on the road to happiness! 
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| Posted 12/2/09 9:12 AM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
I always had a feeling she was a lesbian. Good for her to be able to come out!!
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| Posted 12/2/09 9:53 AM |
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Chai77
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
I'm kind of not surprised by it and I'm happy for her for finding her true self! That is such a nice picture of her family.
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| Posted 12/2/09 9:54 AM |
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DayDay
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Good for her for staying true to herself!!!
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| Posted 12/2/09 10:27 AM |
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alli3131
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Good for her for finding a happy life and family. I felt so bad for her during the interview. She came out because a tabloid was going to out her....even though she hasn't been living completely in the closet she just wasn't putting herself out there.....and the tabloid was going to do it for her....thats horrible
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| Posted 12/2/09 10:56 AM |
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MeNBobs
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
This should be a Lifetime Movie. the Meredith Birney Bernie Story starring Meredith Baxter Birney
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| Posted 12/2/09 11:00 AM |
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Christine
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Posted by MeNBobs
This should be a Lifetime Movie. the Meredith Birney Bernie Story starring Meredith Baxter Birney
It probably will be 
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| Posted 12/2/09 11:40 AM |
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Angel321
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
good for her - finally understanding who she is!!!!!
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| Posted 12/2/09 2:13 PM |
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Daisy32
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Posted by MeNBobs
This should be a Lifetime Movie. the Meredith Birney Bernie Story starring Meredith Baxter Birney
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| Posted 12/2/09 2:14 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Posted by MeNBobs
This should be a Lifetime Movie. the Meredith Birney Bernie Story starring Meredith Baxter Birney
you slay me!!!
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| Posted 12/2/09 3:42 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: Family Ties's Meredith Baxter: 'I'm a Lesbian Mom'
Posted by Stacey1403
I always had a feeling she was a lesbian. Good for her to be able to come out!!
Really?? My gaydar was very off on this one Good for her!
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