For many it is very hard to believe that in full 2021 there are still people who live behind a curtain of appearances, for fear of what they will say, criticism and rejection of people, but even if it seems impossible, in our society there is still a lot discrimination.
the actress Kate Winslet not only is he aware of this; but has raised its voice to denounce the exclusion of cLGB COMMUNITYT i Hollywood, He even made strong statements by assuring that he knows at least four actors who have not come out of the closet for fear that their careers will sink.
“I can’t say the number of actors I know, some very famous and some who are just starting out, who are terrified that their sexuality will be revealed. A well-known actor just got an American agent and the agent told him, ‘ “I understand you’re bisexual. Don’t make it public.” the actress told an American circulation magazine.
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But although he did not give names he has detailed that these stars, live with for tot the time: “I can think of at least four actors who absolutely hide their sexuality. It’s painful. Because they’re afraid of being discovered. And that’s what they say, ‘I don’t want to be discovered.'”, He added.
The winner of the Oscarscar he also pointed out that despite Hollywood’s supposed openness when it comes 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 of film directors, which make it impossible for an actor or actress openly declared homosexual to not even be considered for heterosexual roles: “You wouldn’t believe how widespread it is. And it can’t be summed up in the question of gay actors playing gay roles. Because actors, in some cases, choose not to come out of the closet for personal reasons. And it’s nobody’s business. “, He pointed out.
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