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djstcktn326 · 1st Feb 2012, 07:32 AM

Have any of you heard that Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson is encouraging gay stars who are in the closet to come out? That moment I fell in love with him, lol. The Rock is awesome.

b0i70y · 1st Feb 2012, 07:56 AM

I haven't heard that, but that's awesome. He just redeemed himself for, "Tooth Fairy."

Beachboi92 · 1st Feb 2012, 09:10 AM

I actually had an interesting conversation about this with a friend the other night. And i would understand if it was an openly gay star saying something about it but as a straight person he doesn't really have a great perspective on what it is like to come out and how that effects a persons career.

The way my friend put it was like this

Since they are famous you could say they have a moral obligation to come out to help the cause, create more visibility, provide positive role models, etc, etc. However you have to remember that they are people to and coming out is a very serious and deeply personal thing. It is a huge step to take and requires time for some people. No one should be forced out of the closet before they are ready. How would we feel if someone outed us before we where prepared?

person54 · 1st Feb 2012, 01:48 PM

Here's an article about that from contactmusic.com

Wrestler-turned-movie star DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON is urging his gay celebrity pals to come clean about their sexuality because he's convinced it will be a career boost for them.

THE SCORPION KING star plays a gay bodyguard in new JOHN TRAVOLTA comedy BE COOL and he claims the role has made him realise that homosexuality is no longer something that needs to be hidden in Hollywood.

He tells gay magazine OUT, "I know a lot of gay actors in Hollywood who don't want to come out, and whatever the reasons are I respect that.

"But I think if people love you now, and if you came out, they would love you more, and if they didn't, then they weren't real people to begin with."

1st Feb 2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b0i70y

I haven't heard that, but that's awesome. He just redeemed himself for, "Tooth Fairy."

Wooo, not so fast. I saw that. Its gonna take a Mother Teresea-type life of service before he can repay humanity for that abomination

1st Feb 2012, 07:32 AM	#1
djstcktn326 Well Known Full Member Gender: Very very very very feminine man. <3 Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Maryland Age: 20 Posts: 107 Join Date: Oct 2011	The Rock encourages gay stars to come out. Have any of you heard that Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson is encouraging gay stars who are in the closet to come out? That moment I fell in love with him, lol. The Rock is awesome. __________________ No matter how bad the world gets, always keep a beautiful smile on your face.

1st Feb 2012, 07:56 AM	#2
b0i70y Grypherin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: One thing is for sure - I'm not straight. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Minnesota Age: 20 Posts: 164 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: The Rock encourages gay stars to come out. I haven't heard that, but that's awesome. He just redeemed himself for, "Tooth Fairy."

1st Feb 2012, 09:10 AM	#3
Beachboi92 Occasionally Caddy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: queer Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Frederick Maryland Age: 19 Posts: 2,226 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: The Rock encourages gay stars to come out. I actually had an interesting conversation about this with a friend the other night. And i would understand if it was an openly gay star saying something about it but as a straight person he doesn't really have a great perspective on what it is like to come out and how that effects a persons career. The way my friend put it was like this Since they are famous you could say they have a moral obligation to come out to help the cause, create more visibility, provide positive role models, etc, etc. However you have to remember that they are people to and coming out is a very serious and deeply personal thing. It is a huge step to take and requires time for some people. No one should be forced out of the closet before they are ready. How would we feel if someone outed us before we where prepared? __________________ All men are created equal, it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality. David Allan Coe

1st Feb 2012, 01:48 PM	#4
person54 Well Known Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: Some people Age: 22 Posts: 182 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: The Rock encourages gay stars to come out. Here's an article about that from contactmusic.com Wrestler-turned-movie star DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON is urging his gay celebrity pals to come clean about their sexuality because he's convinced it will be a career boost for them. THE SCORPION KING star plays a gay bodyguard in new JOHN TRAVOLTA comedy BE COOL and he claims the role has made him realise that homosexuality is no longer something that needs to be hidden in Hollywood. He tells gay magazine OUT, "I know a lot of gay actors in Hollywood who don't want to come out, and whatever the reasons are I respect that. "But I think if people love you now, and if you came out, they would love you more, and if they didn't, then they weren't real people to begin with."

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