Jun 5, 2024, 9:57 AM
Jun 1, 2024, 11:01 PM

Rebel Wilson challenges the notion of gay actors playing gay roles

Highlights
  • Rebel Wilson expresses her views on the debate of gay actors playing gay roles.
  • She believes performers should have the freedom to play any role they want.
  • Wilson dismisses the idea that only gay actors should play gay roles as 'total nonsense.'
Story

Rebel Wilson, a famous actress known for her roles in movies like The Hustle and Pitch Perfect, disagrees with the idea that only gay actors should play gay roles. She thinks any actor should be able to play any role they want. Wilson believes that in comedy, it's important to push the boundaries of what's acceptable to entertain people. Many actors, including Stanley Tucci and Kristen Stewart, agree with Wilson that this topic is not clear-cut. However, actor Darren Criss from Glee has decided to avoid playing LGBT+ roles to respect the community. He believes it's crucial for the right people to tell these stories to avoid offensive portrayals. During an interview on BBC Radio 4, Wilson expressed her views on comedy and gender stereotypes. She believes that anyone should be able to joke about anything, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Wilson also shared her positive experience coming out to her family, highlighting their acceptance and support. Wilson also talked about her journey to motherhood through surrogacy and how her partner, Agruma, embraced the news of having a child together. Their daughter, Royce, was born in November 2022, and Wilson hopes she inherits her strong work ethic and always feels loved.

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