Taylor Schilling

Taylor Schilling is a queer actress who has been in a public relationship with musician and artist Emily Ritz since 2020. Schilling, who has generally maintained a private life, has shared glimpses of her relationship on social media, effectively coming out without a formal announcement — a quiet, matter-of-fact visibility that reflects her broader approach to public life. She is best known for starring as Piper Chapman in Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black" (2013–2019), the acclaimed prison drama that became one of the most important LGBTQ+ series of the 2010s. The show, which depicted a woman navigating a same-sex relationship in a women's prison alongside an ensemble cast that included many women of color and transgender actresses, was groundbreaking for its portrayal of queer relationships and the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ incarcerated people. Schilling's character, Piper — privileged, self-absorbed, bisexual — was a deliberately complicated entry point into that world. Her other film credits include "Atlas Shrugged: Part I" (2011), "The Lucky One" (2012), and "The Overnight" (2015). She has spoken about her relationship and her commitment to living openly.