10 Straight Actors Who Refuse To Play Gay Roles (And 10 Who Don’t Mind)

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18. Doesn’t Mind: Paul Rudd

When it comes to movie roles, Paul Rudd is pretty good at picking his projects. Having been involved in some of the most popular films in the past 20 years, Rudd took on the role of Jennifer Aniston‘s gay roommate in the 1998 film The Object of My Affection. It proved to be a great decision, as the movie became a major hit and has retained its popularity in modern times.

Years later, Anniston and Rudd would reunite once he joined the Friends cast. As for Rudd, he’s likely more than willing to accept the role of a gay man in a future project. The actor appears to be open-minded and understands that it’s part of the business. Throughout his career, he has played some roles that many others would have been scared to take on, but that clearly doesn’t apply to him.

17. Won’t Do It: Justin Bieber

While most of us don’t think of Justin Bieber as an actor, it is his second career these days after featuring in several films in the past couple of years. He has also expressed an interest in continuing to work as an actor, although you shouldn’t expect him to become a Hollywood star anytime soon.

Bieber was set to star in an upcoming film named Uber Girl, but according to the writer Pete O’Neill, he had a change of heart after seeing the full script. Bieber pulled out of the film after refusing to be part of a gay scene where he had to make love to a male backup dancer.

Many fans criticized him once the news leaked, but as always, Beliebers tend to be very forgiving and forgot by the next day. If Bieber refused to star in a movie due to one scene, it’s safe to say you won’t see him portraying a gay character.

16. Doesn’t Mind: Salma Hayek

During her career, Salma Hayek has been involved in several lesbian scenes that we will never forget, but it was her role in Frida which plenty of people will always associate with the actress.

She portrayed bisexual icon Frida Kahlo, who was a famous Mexican painter and remains an influential figure to this day. The movie proved to be a huge success in the box office and greatly benefited Salma Hayek’s career, who would go on to feature in more lesbian scenes.

More recently, she played the role of a lesbian taco in Sausage Party, which may not make sense to those who haven’t seen the film, but it’s as intriguing as it sounds. If offered another gay role, Hayek would have no problem accepting it.

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