{
  "id": 20095781,
  "title": "Abbi Jacobson Says She and Wife Jodi Balfour Pretend to Be Sisters in Anti-LGBTQ+ States",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/abbi-jacobson-says-she-and-wife-jodi-balfour-pretend-to-be-sisters-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:36:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/abbi-jacobson-jodi-balfour-pretend-to-be-sisters-safety-gay-couple/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abbi Jacobson and her wife Jodi Balfour sometimes pretend to be sisters when traveling through certain states to protect themselves as a same-sex couple, according to a recent interview. The \"Broad City\" star discussed this precautionary measure during a screening of \"Tangles\" earlier this week. Jacobson explained that the couple adopts the cover story when driving across the country to avoid potential issues. The actress reflected on the progress made towards LGBTQ+ acceptance, acknowledging the contradiction between the positive strides and the reality that some people still need to hide their relationships or sexuality for safety. She expressed gratitude for being an out actress in Hollywood and mentioned that she met her wife virtually during the COVID pandemic, keeping their relationship private for a year before coming out publicly in October 2021. The couple married in June 2024. \"Broad City,\" co-created and starring Jacobson alongside Ilana Glazer, has maintained its popularity on streaming platforms since its five-season run on Comedy Central from 2014 to 2019. Jacobson also lent her voice to \"Tangles,\" an animated drama based on Sarah Leavitt's graphic novel about a woman caring for her Alzheimer's-afflicted mother. The film, featuring voices from Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Beanie Feldstein, and Seth Rogen, is set to open nationwide on January 22, 2027.",
  "summary": "The \"Broad City\" co-creator says the couple sometimes conceals their relationship because of safety concerns The post Abbi Jacobson Says She and Wife Jodi Balfour Pretend to Be Sisters in Anti-LGBTQ+ States appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The need to adopt false identities while traveling highlights the persistent safety risks that LGBTQ+ couples must navigate despite broader social progress and increased visibility in the entertainment industry.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}