A lot of straight actors are actively searching for gay roles because it is something different to do. — Rupert Everett Copy Share Image
The taboo for straight actors playing gay is gone... My mother was squirming a bit in the theater because she comes from… — Dean Cain Copy Share Image
I feel like because I've done more gay characters, gay scenes, or gay projects than most straight actors, people see it as… — James Franco Copy Share Image
I feel an obligation to set the record straight. Actors that say they're affected by something, that it changes their life, that… — Joaquin Phoenix Copy Share Image
I feel like Hollywood likes to use gay people to tell either really sad gay stories starring straight actors, or everything's about… — Tommy Dorfman Copy Share Image
I think, in general, straight actors should be able to play queer roles just as much as queer actors should be able… — Keiynan Lonsdale Copy Share Image
I think as far as straight actors playing gay roles, "Brokeback Mountain" was a big breakthrough. I'm pretty sure when they were… — James Franco Copy Share Image
If you're at the Oscars, there's not a man on that red carpet who is not wearing make-up. Most straight actors I… — Tom Ford Copy Share Image
Not taboo - it's just that straight actors still risk their careers commercially and economically. They have to please the crowd -… — Ang Lee Copy Share Image
