Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams has an important message in regards to the risks of speculating on somebody’s sexuality.
For some time, the 30-year-old actor has confronted a ton of hypothesis about his sexuality as he has lengthy saved his love life very personal. While Tyler normally ignored the rumors, he determined to weigh in on the matter this weekend. The Everybody Hates Chris alum took to Instagram Stories on Saturday to jot down:
“Usually I wouldn’t address stuff like this but I feel like it as a conversation is bigger than me. I’m not gay, but I think the culture of trying to ‘find’ some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closed person ‘let slip’ is very dangerous. Overanalyzing someone’s behavior in an attempt to ‘catch’ them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of queer and queer-questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth. It makes the most pedestrian of conversations and interactions in spaces feel less safe for our gay brothers and sisters and those who may be questioning.”
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Exactly. Speculating can do extra hurt than good. He additionally identified that making assumptions about an individual’s sexuality based mostly on traits “reinforces an archetype many straight men have to live under that is often times unrealistic, less free, and limits individual expression.” Tyler continued:
“I’ve been very clear about the intentionality I try to put into using my platform to push back against those archetypes every chance that I get. Being straight doesn’t look one way. Being gay doesn’t look one way. And what may seem like harmless fun and conversation may actually be sending a dangerous message to those struggling with real issues. I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.”
After wishing everybody a cheerful Pride Month “to all of my queer and questioning brothers, sisters and individuals,” he famous that he’d “pray that you feel seen in ways that make you feel safe in the celebration that is this month.” Then, as an ally, Tyler promised to proceed to assist “cultivate a future where we are all accepted and given permission to be ourselves.” You can learn his total assertion (under):
Wow. Well mentioned.
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