It really is systematic oppression that is so deeply ingrained into the very fabric of American society... Shedding a light on it, in whatever way possible, is the only way to create change. — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
You know, in this industry, being an openly queer actor or entertainer, you can play the game your way, or you can play it the industry's way. And I decided to play it my way. I played it the industry's… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
At 21 years old, I found myself in Vancouver, and that's where I got the part for my first movie. I was sitting in… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
I watched some shows like 'The Simple Life' and 'The Anna Nicole Smith Show,' but I hadn't really watched 'The Bachelor' until I was… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
The more queer characters I play over my years of working as an actor, and the more I see other young artists stepping up… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
I had examples from a very young age of gay actors or personalities coming out in late '90s and early 2000s who faced a… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
Every fan interaction I have when someone tells me they can look to their television screens and see themselves reflected in me is a… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
From the most remote of villages to the largest metropolitan cities, we, as a species, have the same internal need to be seen, heard,… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
Coming of age as a young queer man of color, it was a rarity to see any reflections of myself portrayed in mainstream media.… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
I think that Linda Perry is such a beautiful example of strong female representation in the industry. — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
As an actor, it was important to me to play gay characters because, growing up, it was something I never really saw done on… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
I never really felt like I quite fit in. Other boys were playing sports and into hunting and stereotypically masculine activities. I was always… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image
I feel like people are so eager and willing to accept the concept of females being bisexual and having it be a very natural… — Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Copy Share Image