Tobias Sylvester
Hollywood actor, Tyler James Williams has taken to social media to address rumors about his sexuality.
In a post shared on his Instagram story, Tyler James Williams denied being gay and warned that it’s very dangerous to speculate about someone’s sexual orientation.
He wrote, “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.
“It also reinforces an archetype many straight men have to live under that is oftentimes unrealistic, less free, and limits individual expressing.”
The “Everybody Hates Chris” actor then shared that he uses his platform “to push against those archetypes every chance that I get,” explaining, “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,” he clarified. “I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.”
“Happy Pride to all of my queer and questioning brothers, sisters, and individuals,” the Golden Globe winner wished. “I pray that you feel seen in ways that make you feel safe in the celebration that is this month.”
“As an ally, I continue to be committed to assisting in that where I can and helping to cultivate a future where we are all accepted and given permission to be ourselves,” he concluded his message with a white heart emoji.
KanyiDaily recalls that Nigerian celebrity designer, Yomi Casual recently rained curses on himself and people who stirred speculations about him being gay.
