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From Pink News
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Matt Damon: Why I never wanted to deny those gay rumours
by Scott Roberts
1 December 2012, 11:35am
Matt Damon says he never denied rumours of being gay because he didn’t want to insult some of his friends.
The Hollywood actor is currently promoting an upcoming movie where he plays Scott Thorson, the lover of the late American pianist and vocalist Liberace.
Early on in his career speculation surrounded Damon’s relationship with Ben Affleck, with rumours suggesting that the pair were secretly a couple.
“I never denied those rumours because I was offended and didn’t want to offend my friends who were gay – as if being gay were some kind of fucking disease,” Damon told Playboy magazine.
He added: “It put me in a weird position in that sense. The whole thing was just gross.”
Damon and Affleck grew up together and found stardom in 1997 with their Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting.
The actor also commented on the changing attitudes towards gay stars in the entertainment industry.
“But look, there have been great signs of progress – the fact that Anderson Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres can come out so beautifully and powerfully, and it’s a big fucking deal that it turns out nobody gives a shit.”
Matt Damon: Why I never wanted to deny those gay rumours
by Scott Roberts
1 December 2012, 11:35am
The Hollywood actor is currently promoting an upcoming movie where he plays Scott Thorson, the lover of the late American pianist and vocalist Liberace.
Early on in his career speculation surrounded Damon’s relationship with Ben Affleck, with rumours suggesting that the pair were secretly a couple.
“I never denied those rumours because I was offended and didn’t want to offend my friends who were gay – as if being gay were some kind of fucking disease,” Damon told Playboy magazine.
He added: “It put me in a weird position in that sense. The whole thing was just gross.”
Damon and Affleck grew up together and found stardom in 1997 with their Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting.
The actor also commented on the changing attitudes towards gay stars in the entertainment industry.
“But look, there have been great signs of progress – the fact that Anderson Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres can come out so beautifully and powerfully, and it’s a big fucking deal that it turns out nobody gives a shit.”
US Marine Corps captain proposes to partner at the White House
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US Marine Corps captain Matthew Phelps proposes to partner at the White House
'Thanks to Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for lending us your home for the occasion!'
17 December 2012 | By Greg Hernandez
It's only been less than 14 months since the US military's anti-gay Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy officially ended.
But a symbol of how fast things have changed came over the weekend at The White House when US Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps proposed to his partner Ben Schock.
'Such a special night surrounded by wonderful people in an amazing place, and the best is still yet to come,' Phelps wrote on his Facebook page Monday (17 December) after photos of the proposal went viral. 'Thanks for all the wonderful greetings and messages, and thanks to Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for lending us your home for the occasion!'
The American Military Partner Association posted a photo of the proposal on its Facebook page which is how it began to circulate.
In a follow-up post Phelps wrote: "Ben and I are blown away by the amazing love and support we have received. Thank you all so much for sharing in our joy and our lives.'
Phelps is no stranger to media coverage but before the end of DADT, he did most of it in secret appearing on radio shows and in magazine articles to discuss the policy only using his first name.
A year ago, Phelps wrote on his blog, A Work in Progress, about what the end of DADT meant to him: 'For me, it was the day I got my dignity back. I wouldn’t have to stand there and listen when confronted with ignorance, I didn’t have to endure another conversation in which I was told that gays didn’t belong in the Marine Corps, that they shouldn’t be allowed to share the same barracks or serve in combat, that they shouldn’t be allowed to marry, or that their parents had failed and that’s how they came to be gay in the first place. I didn’t have to pretend I was single if I wasn’t.'
US Marine Corps captain Matthew Phelps proposes to partner at the White House
'Thanks to Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for lending us your home for the occasion!'
17 December 2012 | By Greg Hernandez
But a symbol of how fast things have changed came over the weekend at The White House when US Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps proposed to his partner Ben Schock.
'Such a special night surrounded by wonderful people in an amazing place, and the best is still yet to come,' Phelps wrote on his Facebook page Monday (17 December) after photos of the proposal went viral. 'Thanks for all the wonderful greetings and messages, and thanks to Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for lending us your home for the occasion!'
The American Military Partner Association posted a photo of the proposal on its Facebook page which is how it began to circulate.
In a follow-up post Phelps wrote: "Ben and I are blown away by the amazing love and support we have received. Thank you all so much for sharing in our joy and our lives.'
Phelps is no stranger to media coverage but before the end of DADT, he did most of it in secret appearing on radio shows and in magazine articles to discuss the policy only using his first name.
A year ago, Phelps wrote on his blog, A Work in Progress, about what the end of DADT meant to him: 'For me, it was the day I got my dignity back. I wouldn’t have to stand there and listen when confronted with ignorance, I didn’t have to endure another conversation in which I was told that gays didn’t belong in the Marine Corps, that they shouldn’t be allowed to share the same barracks or serve in combat, that they shouldn’t be allowed to marry, or that their parents had failed and that’s how they came to be gay in the first place. I didn’t have to pretend I was single if I wasn’t.'
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Jim Parsons on The Late Late Show 26 Sep '12
When I was watching this video again, I felt I should share this part with. This is a little old though.
Jim is so adorable.
Monday, 3 December 2012
Matt Bomer & Simon Halls accept GLSEN's 2012 Inspiration Award
Clip: GLSENvideo
Help GLSEN bring our work to more students and communities by voting in the Chase American Giving Awards now: http://www.glsen.org/vote
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Simon Halls and Matt Bomer are known for their commitment to family and causes they care for, including GLSEN. An accomplished actor, Matt currently stars as Neal Caffrey on USA's critically acclaimed show White Collar and recently starred on the big screen in Magic Mike. Simon is a well-respected entertainment professional who is one of the chief publicists at Slate PR representing an A-list client roster. Matt and Simon live in Los Angeles with their three sons: Kit, Walker and Henry.
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