Is Barbie gay and why is the new movie rated PG-13?

Contents:

• 25 OF THE GAYT STRAIGHT MOVI EVER MA
• IS BARBIE GAY AND WHY IS THE NEW MOVIE RATED PG-13?
• STANLEY TUCCI SAYS IT’S ‘FE’ FOR STRAIGHT ACTORS TO PLAY GAY ROL: ‘YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO PLAY DIFFERENT PEOPLE. THAT’S THE WHOLE POT OF IT’

25 OF THE GAYT STRAIGHT MOVI EVER MA

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IS BARBIE GAY AND WHY IS THE NEW MOVIE RATED PG-13?

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STANLEY TUCCI SAYS IT’S ‘FE’ FOR STRAIGHT ACTORS TO PLAY GAY ROL: ‘YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO PLAY DIFFERENT PEOPLE. THAT’S THE WHOLE POT OF IT’

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