Alex Carson
Did you know Tom Hanks won his first Academy Award for playing a gay lawyer in Philadelphia? Or that Brokeback Mountain was once considered a risky project before becoming a groundbreaking film?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:24 – Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia (1993)
02:04 – Jake Gyllenhaal as Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain (2005)
03:24 – Heath Ledger as Ennis Del Mar in Brokeback Mountain (2005)
04:05 – Sean Penn as Harvey Milk in Milk (2008)
05:13 – Michael Douglas as Liberace in Behind the Candelabra (2013)
06:17 – Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker in Modern Family (2009–2020)
07:57 – Matt Damon as Scott Thorson in Behind the Candelabra (2013)
09:03 – Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl (2015)
10:22 – Outro
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Hollywood has long struggled with LGBTQ+ representation, but some straight actors have delivered unforgettable performances in gay roles. From Heath Ledger’s tragic Ennis Del Mar to Sean Penn’s passionate Harvey Milk, these portrayals brought depth and nuance to LGBTQ+ characters.
Each role came with unique challenges, whether it was Michael Douglas embodying the flamboyant Liberace or Cate Blanchett portraying forbidden love in the 1950s. These performances weren’t just acting—they sparked conversations about identity, acceptance, and representation. Join us as we explore ten of the most memorable portrayals of gay characters by straight actors in film and television.
10 Straight Actors Who Played Gay Roles
