In a recent conversation with The Times of London, Ian McKellen expressed empathy towards fellow actors who feel constrained by hiding their homosexuality. Known for his iconic roles in “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings,” McKellen has been a prominent gay actor for many years. He courageously revealed his sexual orientation during a BBC radio interview in 1988 at the age of 48. Today, he is encouraging performers to embrace their identities openly.
Sir Ian McKellen expresses that he’s never encountered anyone who emerged from the closet and later regretted their decision. He empathizes with any well-known individual struggling with the fear of revealing their identity. In his opinion, hiding in secrecy is senseless and unnecessary. Instead, he advises to follow one’s heart over professional advice. He encourages them to seek guidance from their gay friends who understand their journey better. His message is clear: come out, step into the light, and embrace your truth.
Sir McKellen pointed out that, up until now, neither a male actor in the top category at the Oscars nor an openly gay individual have held the position of Prime Minister in the United Kingdom, nor has there been an openingly gay player in the Premier League football.
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Sir McKellen noted that no openly gay man has ever won the Best Actor award at the Oscars or served as Prime Minister in the U.K., and there’s no openly gay soccer player in the Premier League to date.
As a supporter, I believe that within the realm of women’s sports, there seems to be less of an issue at hand. It strikes me that up-and-coming footballers might be receiving suboptimal guidance from agents who are preoccupied with safeguarding their own earnings. However, the first Premier League player to openly express their identity would undeniably skyrocket to global fame, with every agency eagerly vying for a chance to associate their products with such an influential figure.
In Hollywood, prejudice towards gay actors continues, but McKellen believes the advantages of being open about one’s sexuality outweigh the potential drawbacks significantly. In 2021, Kate Winslet expressed her opinion to The Sunday Times that it is outdated and unacceptable for Hollywood to overlook talented gay actors, particularly when considering them for straight roles. She further stated emphatically: “Such practices ought to be almost criminalized.
The Academy Award-winning individual expressed concern over a large number of young actors, some already established and some just starting out, who are anxious about their sexuality being exposed. They worry it could prevent them from getting straight roles. ‘This is unacceptable…’, the person said. ‘I know of at least four actors concealing their sexual orientation due to fear of discovery.'”
“The Academy Award winner pointed out that many young actors, both established and starting out, are apprehensive about their sexuality becoming public knowledge, as they fear it might hinder their chances of being cast in straight roles. ‘This is unjust…’, the person stated, ‘I’m aware of at least four actors who are hiding their sexuality because they are afraid to be exposed.’
Read McKellen’s full interview with The Times of London’s here.
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2025-03-10 18:21