Reneé Rapp is officially departing Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls midway through season 3.
The 23-year-old American actress, who plays wealthy lesbian student Leighton in the series from Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble confirmed news of her exit in a statement saying the role had changed her life.
Her character, who hails from New York and is trying to live up to her mother’s high expectations, is one of four 18-year-old college roommates trying to explore their sexualities alongside the struggles and hardships of university and adulthood.
Addressing her exit, Reneé said: ‘College girls moved me out to LA and introduced me to some of my favourite people. 2 and a half years later – it’s given me ya’ll and this community.
‘Thank u Mindy, Justin, and everyone at Max for believing in me. A lot of queer work gets belittled – but playing Leighton has changed my life.
![From Kaling International/3 Arts Entertainment/Warner Bros. Television The Sex Lives of College Girls on ITV and ITV Hub Pictured: Rene?? Rapp as Leighton Murray. This photograph is (C) Warner Bros. and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures For further information please contact: iwona.karbowska@itv.com / 0207 157 3043](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SEI_163615058-c0f3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&zoom=1&resize=540%2C360)
‘I love who I am 10x more than I did before knowing her. I hope she gave ya’ll a little bit of that too. she’s such a tiny part of representation but even the tiny parts count.
‘I wouldn’t be half the person I am without her and ya’ll. I love that bitch more than you know.
‘I’m so excited for this season and I can’t wait for you to see what we have coming for her and the girls.’ (sic)
According to Deadline, Reneé will appear in a handful of episodes in the upcoming instalment, but will not serve as a main role beyond that.
News of Reneé’s exit comes just weeks after she revealed she is going on tour, with her first gig taking place in Houston, Texas on September 15.
![From Kaling International/3 Arts Entertainment/Warner Bros. Television The Sex Lives of College Girls on ITV and ITV Hub Pictured: Rene?? Rapp as Leighton Murray. This photograph is (C) Warner Bros. and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures For further information please contact: iwona.karbowska@itv.com / 0207 157 3043](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SEI_163615054-3194.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&zoom=1&resize=540%2C360)
The Snow Hard Feelings tour will also see the star head to Europe in February 2024 with concerts in the likes of Germany, Ireland, and the UK.
Fans of The Sex Lives of College Girls have been left devastated after learning Leighton will soon be one from the show.
‘She was my fav part of the show but I’m so excited for more music she’ll release,’ one wrote.’
‘I ONLY WATCHED IT FOR HER,’ another said, while a third added: ‘Renee is leaving Sex Lives of College Girls. I’m devastated but I’m so excited for her future projects and will be supporting her all the way.’
The show’s creator Mindy voiced her love for Reneé on social media following the announcement and wrote on her Instagram Story: ‘We love @reneerapp so much and of course will be so sad to say goodbye Leighton Murray. But we can’t wait to see our friend on tour.’
The Sex Lives of College Girls airs on Max in the US.
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