Born in Norway · Nationality Norwegian — Music / indie pop / singer-songwriter

Girl in Red

Also known as: Marie Ulven, Marie Ulven Ringheim

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Norwegian singer born in 1999, known as Girl in Red and for her indie-pop music.

Marie Ulven Ringheim, known as Girl in Red, is a Norwegian artist prominent in independent pop. In 2020 a remark about the word “lesbian” prompted accusations of lesbophobia, which she strongly rejected while explaining her personal vocabulary preferences. She has also described hostile messages over her not commenting publicly on the Israel-Palestine conflict. No legal case against her was found.

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Profile No. 6011 · Updated on 7 November 2026

1Documented controversy

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I. Documented controversies

October 2020

2020: accused of lesbophobia over interview quote

No legal proceedings

In an interview syndicated by the South China Morning Post, Girl in Red said she disliked the word “lesbian” as applied to her personal identity. The remark circulated without its full context, prompting online accusations of lesbophobia. On 29 October she rejected that interpretation, explaining it concerned the language she preferred to use for herself, not a judgement of others.

State of the evidence: Original interview and the artist’s public clarification reported by music media.
Legal status — source text: Language and identity dispute with no identified court proceedings.
Attribution: Contested choice of wording when describing her identity.

Sources · 2

[1]
The Line of Best Fitgirl in red shares statement on sexuality after being labelled “lesbophobic”29 October 2020MediaHigh reliability
[2]
The New YorkerThe Clear-Eyed Songs of Girl in Red17 May 2021MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 November 2026

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Controversia profile, updated 7 November 2026. Latest version: https://controversia.info/en/fiche/girl-in-red