American actor Kate Winslet has opened up about a stigma in Hollywood that could create barriers for gay actors and said she knows that ‘at least four’ actors ‘hide their sexuality’ due to ‘homophobia’ in the industry.
The Oscar-winning actor said in a recent interview: ‘I can not tell you how many young actors I know; some are famous, some are starting out, and are afraid of their sexuality, will be revealed and that in the way they are cast in straight roles ”
She went on to say, ‘I tell you. A well-known actor has just found an American agent and the agent said, ‘I understand you’re bisexual. I would not disclose it. ‘I can think of at least four actors who absolutely hide their sexuality. It’s painful. Because they are afraid of being found out. And that’s what they’re saying.
“I do not want to be found out.” “Winslet also noted that the stigma applies to ‘men more than anything’ and added: ‘This is bad news. apparently he’s gay? ” She said: ‘It should be almost illegal. You would not believe how widespread it is.
And it can not just be distilled about the question about gay actors playing gay parts. Because actors in some cases prefer not to come out for personal reasons. And that’s nobody’s business. Maybe privacy. Maybe conditioning and shame. “We could have had a conversation about how I feel about playing a lesbian and possibly taking on the role of someone,” Winslet said.
‘But I’m done with not being honest about what my real opinions are, and I know the part was never presented to anyone else. By participating in this, I had the opportunity to bring an LGBTQ story into the living rooms, ‘Winslet added.
According to People magazine, which is needed to bring about change, the 45-year-old said it would “take more people to talk like I am”.
Source: Telangana Today