Mary Earps goes public with girlfriend Kitty for the first time: “I’m finally ready to live my truth.” Ella Toone and Alessia Russo both speak out

England’s beloved Lioness Mary Earps MBE has opened up about her sexuality for the first time, confirming she is in a relationship with her girlfriend Kitty after years of keeping her private life out of the spotlight.

In her upcoming autobiography All In, set for release on November 6, the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper shares her deeply personal journey — from the pressure of being one of the world’s top goalkeepers to learning to live authentically. “I’ve always tried to keep my personal life separate from my professional one,” Mary said, “but it would have felt inauthentic not to include something so important to me in this book. I’m in a really happy relationship. The people closest to me have always known, and I feel ready and happy to share that with everyone else now.”

Mary, who rose to fame as part of the Lionesses squad that lifted the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 trophy, also received an MBE earlier this year for her contributions to football. Her book offers a raw and emotional reflection on her battles with mental health, self-doubt, and identity, tracing her path from Nottingham’s grassroots football to global recognition.

Speaking ahead of its release, she explained: “This book is me, unfiltered. I hope it resonates with anyone who’s ever been told they’re not enough and inspires the next generation to be unapologetically themselves.”

The announcement has been met with widespread praise from fans and LGBTQ+ organisations alike. Sarah Garrett MBE, founder of the British LGBT Awards, called Mary “a hero and an inspirational role model to young women and girls all over the world.”

Close friends and Lionesses teammates Ella Toone and Alessia Russo have reportedly been among her biggest supporters, encouraging her to tell her story in her own words. All In has already been described by early readers as “brilliant” and “inspirational,” with many expecting it to become essential reading for young football fans who look up to Mary as both a champion on the pitch and a symbol of courage off it.