“It’s like a dichotomy. On one hand, people think being openly gay hurts your career. Why else are there so few openly-gay actors? But on the other hand it makes you stand out … The reaction has been so positive, so beautiful, that I’m really glad it’s out in the open.” – Former Baywatch stud and open homo Jaason Simmons on coming out to the public. [SX News]
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Darth Paul
He’s a great actor. His part in “Nowhere” was seriously convincing.
Jaroslaw
I’m glad for him.
I just watched a show “Gay Hollywood, the last taboo.” – it was from cable. The male and female commentators kept saying that the male actors in particular couldn’t come out because female viewers fantasize romantically about the man and can’t separate the character from reality. Maybe, but if that is the case, then how can actors play Hitler, and murderers and everything else that is negative? How does the public separate that?
The other sad thing – Hugh Grant was forgiven (by the movie going public) for stepping out on one of the most beautiful women in the world when he had sex with a crack whore. But Paul Rubens, (Pee Wee Herman career was ruined because he j/o’d in a Gay porn movie house, by himself, didn’t hurt anyone…. But it was GAY, so I guess I understand. (that is sarcasm for the easily confused who read this site)
Tim
Never heard of him.
Insideguy
F****d him and, yes, he is a very good actor, especially when faking an orgasm.