Let's take a look at the logic -- or lack thereof -- a recent argument that gay actors n't play straight characters.
Contents:
- GAY ACTORS, STRAIGHT ROL: A LSON IN MAKG SURE YOUR ARGUMENT IS LOGIL
- 8 GAY ACTORS WHO PLAYED STRAIGHT CHARACTERS
GAY ACTORS, STRAIGHT ROL: A LSON IN MAKG SURE YOUR ARGUMENT IS LOGIL
* gay actors that play straight roles *
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8 GAY ACTORS WHO PLAYED STRAIGHT CHARACTERS
The bate over whether or not straight actors should play gay rol isn’t gog to die down any time soon. * gay actors that play straight roles *
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