Maybe I’ll have an awakening later in my life, which I’m sure will be wonderful and I’ll get to explore that part of the garden. Speaking about his licence, or lack of it, to play a gay role, he said: Or actually listen to them.Īs reported by Gay Times, who were actually at the talk, under the favorable headline ‘Andrew Garfield refuses to rule out same-sex relationship during revealing Angels In America discussion’, he talked at length about his perception of sexuality, and there was plenty of value there. If ‘teh gayz’ or indeed anyone in the LGBTI community is offended by Andrew’s comments, I would first urge them to consider the quotes in context. Said another: ‘When the left turns on the left you know you have done something right.’ One bright spark commented in response: ‘Aren’t the lovely, compassionate people of the LGBTQ community all about nonjudgmental acceptance with sexual orientation and gender issues?’ (Since when does Page Six speak for the gay community?). The gay community is ‘ not happy‘, reports Page Six. Note: the below reports aren’t solely angled on what Andrew said more so, the reaction to it. The Oscar-nominated actor and, for all intents and purposes, straight man is ‘ under fire’ for saying he’s ‘a gay man without the physical act’ during a Q&A at the National Theatre. Case in point: this week’s Andrew Garfield ‘controversy’.
įormer #SpiderMan #AndrewGarfield has a very limited view of what being gay ACTUALLY is.The straight media loves to depict gay men as a hysterical and pitchfork-wielding, as drama queens. This article grosses me out.Ur a talented guy,but seem to be completely oblivious to what is coming out of ur mouth. See reactions to Garfield’s comments below. Representatives for Garfield have not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment. One user tweeted in response, “Hey did you know that if you marathon Drag Race you are a gay man? That’s all it takes.
I am a gay man right now just without the physical act – that’s all.” “My only time off during rehearsals – every Sunday I would have eight friends over and we would just watch Ru,” he added. See Videos: Andrew Garfield Busts Out a Wig and a Backflip While Lip Syncing to Whitney Houston He also said “RuPaul’s Drag Race” helped him with his character. He then later revealed a lot of his preparation for the role came from his friends who are devoted to the LGBTQ community. I adore it, but a big concern was what right do I have to play this wonderful gay role?” “Maybe I’ll have an awakening later in my life, which I’m sure will be wonderful and I’ll get to explore that part of the garden, but right now I’m secluded to my area, which is wonderful as well. When asked what resources he had for research, Garfield said, “As far as I know, I am not a gay man,” The Gay Times reported. Garfield spoke on a NT Platform discussion on Monday, talking about how he prepared for the role of Prior Walter, a gay man battling the reality of AIDS in the London revival of Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America.” See Video: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy 'Breathe' Deeply in First Trailer for Andy Serkis' Directorial Debut “Former # SpiderMan # AndrewGarfield has a very limited view of what being gay ACTUALLY is.
“This article grosses me out.Ur a talented guy,but seem to be completely oblivious to what is coming out of ur mouth,” actor Scott Evans tweeted. Andrew Garfield is facing some backlash after the actor said he’s a “gay man right now just without the physical act,” with many social media users criticizing him for being “oblivious” or seeking attention.