It is very difficult for many to fully believe this 2021 There are still people who live behind a curtain of appearances, for fear of what they will say, of criticism and rejection of people, but, although it seems impossible, in our society there are still a lot of discrimination.
Actress Kate Winslet You are not only aware of this; Rather, he raised his voice to denounce the exclusion cLGB communityT and HollywoodHe even made strong statements making sure he knew at least four actors who did not come out of the closet for fear that their careers would sink.
“I can’t say how many actors I know, some very famous and others just starting out, who are terrified that their sexuality will be revealed. A well-known actor just received an American agent and the agent said: “I understand that you are bisexual. Don’t make it public “, said the actress of an American magazine.
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But, although he did not give a name, he made details with which these stars live scared talways: “I can think of at least four actors who absolutely hide their sexuality. It’s painful. Because they are afraid that they will be discovered. And that’s what they say, “I don’t want to be discovered.”added.
The winner Oscar He also said that despite Hollywood’s alleged openness to sexual diversity, a movement like #MeToo is needed to support gay actors, as they really have very little involvement in the environment.
Winslet even rebuked the prejudices from film directors, which make it impossible for an openly gay actor or actress not even to be considered for heterosexual roles: “It simply came to our notice then. And it can’t be reduced to the question of gay actors playing gay roles. Because the actors, in some cases, choose not to leave the closet for personal reasons. And it’s nobody’s business. “, he showed.
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