“You have to be sexy in a heterosexual way”: Ben Whishaw exposes Hollywood’s lingering homophobia
"There’s still a lot of homophobia and hatred. I mean, it’s better, but it’s still true."
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It’s complicated and probably different for every individual, but I think it’s still something to do with the fact that if you want to be really successful, you have to conform to what is deemed to be heterosexual taste, or something. Or be sexy in a heterosexual way.
I’m always amazed by how much sex is underneath everything, actually. Or desire. There’s still a lot of homophobia and hatred. I mean, it’s better, but it’s still true. Also, who knows what journey people are on with these things? I don’t blame people for being private.Ben Whishaw speaking to The Guardian about the challenges LGBTQ+ actors in Hollywood still experience.
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