LGBT Actors in Soap?

vaslav37vaslav37 Posts: 68,917
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Who are the LGBT Actiors in Soapland?

This is what I know-

Coronation Street-

Anthony Cotton
Daniel Brocklebank
Shelley King

EastEnders-

Luisa Bradshaw-White
Declan Bennett

Neighbours-

Jackie Woodborne

Hollyoaks-

Kieron Richardson
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  • Slow_LorisSlow_Loris Posts: 24,821
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    I am not sure Jackie Woodburne has ever confirmed her sexuality either way.

    There are probably a few others who chose not to come out to the general public and that is entirely their own business.
  • vaslav37vaslav37 Posts: 68,917
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    gilesb wrote: »
    I am not sure Jackie Woodburne has ever confirmed her sexuality either way.

    There are probably a few others who chose not to come out to the general public and that is entirely their own business.

    It's not an issue I agree. I only found out about Shelley King today.
  • seventhwaveseventhwave Posts: 4,967
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    Jeremy Sheffield is another one for Hollyoaks
  • eejmeejm Posts: 1,485
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    Aw, Declan Bennett is gay? *tsk* Enjoy him, boys. :)
  • AmelloAmello Posts: 152
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    Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa Woodfield, Emmerdale)
  • Hank1234Hank1234 Posts: 3,756
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    Pan St clement

    Dean Sulivan
  • Colonel_JasperColonel_Jasper Posts: 1,016
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    Declan Bennett is SEXY!:blush:
  • vkmaxvkmax Posts: 3,093
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    His albums are all brilliant
  • MaksonMakson Posts: 30,438
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    eejm wrote: »
    Aw, Declan Bennett is gay? *tsk* Enjoy him, boys. :)

    I do;)
  • vaslav37vaslav37 Posts: 68,917
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    Jeremy Sheffield is another one for Hollyoaks

    Yes of course.
  • Rob1985Rob1985 Posts: 5,193
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    vaslav37 wrote: »
    Who are the LGBT Actiors in Soapland?

    This is what I know-

    Coronation Street-

    Shelley King

    WHAT?!
  • Pink_SmurfPink_Smurf Posts: 6,883
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    Rob1985 wrote: »
    WHAT?!

    It's true :)
  • ScrabblerScrabbler Posts: 50,826
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    Not sure why it matters?
  • nightwish1990nightwish1990 Posts: 1,492
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    vaslav37 wrote: »
    It's not an issue I agree. I only found out about Shelley King today.

    Source. I dont think actors should be defined by their sexuality though Vaslav. Their sexuality really doesnt matter.
  • Pink_SmurfPink_Smurf Posts: 6,883
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    Source. I dont think actors should be defined by their sexuality though Vaslav. Their sexuality really doesnt matter.

    Her partner is actress and director Trilby James.
  • elliecatelliecat Posts: 9,890
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    I don't think Jackie Woodburne is a lesbian I think that has been an internet rumour for years(I have never seen anything to confirm it) along with her having tattoo's all over her arms (which she has denied), there have been several articles about her not finding Mr Right over the years (she thought she had three times apparently).
  • Jack_ClintonJack_Clinton Posts: 2,495
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    Isn't Micheal French (Nick Jordan in Casualty) an LGBT actor?

    I'm surprised about Corrie's Shelley King.
  • vaslav37vaslav37 Posts: 68,917
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    Source. I dont think actors should be defined by their sexuality though Vaslav. Their sexuality really doesnt matter.

    It's just a thread!
  • Slow_LorisSlow_Loris Posts: 24,821
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    vaslav37 wrote: »
    It's not an issue I agree. I only found out about Shelley King today.

    Well, I think it is an issue to out someone, or discuss someone's sexuality when they have not publically commented on it themselves.
  • Pink_SmurfPink_Smurf Posts: 6,883
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    gilesb wrote: »
    Well, I think it is an issue to out someone, or discuss someone's sexuality when they have not publically commented on it themselves.

    Shelley King hasn't hidden the fact her partner is a woman either. I don't think it's Vaslav's intention to out people, he's gay himself.
  • Nobby BurtonNobby Burton Posts: 1,869
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    Jackie Woodburne has constantly denied that she is a lesbian
  • vaslav37vaslav37 Posts: 68,917
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    Pink_Smurf wrote: »
    Shelley King hasn't hidden the fact her partner is a woman either. I don't think it's Vaslav's intention to out people, he's gay himself.

    Thank you Smurf, it was meant to be a just a thread!
  • bean_of_sbbean_of_sb Posts: 7,820
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    Scrabbler wrote: »
    Not sure why it matters?

    I often wonder if the people who ask this are gay or straight.

    It's not about mattering, but for gay people (like myself) it's nice to know that there are successful gay role models in the acting industry for people to look up to.

    If it weren't for soap storylines I probably wouldn't have come out. In a world where homophobia is still rife (social media etc) I for one see no harm in making a list celebrating actors who are proud of their homosexuality.
  • Pink_SmurfPink_Smurf Posts: 6,883
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    bean_of_sb wrote: »
    I often wonder if the people who ask this are gay or straight.

    It's not about mattering, but for gay people (like myself) it's nice to know that there are successful gay role models in the acting industry for people to look up to.

    If it weren't for soap storylines I probably wouldn't have come out. In a world where homophobia is still rife (social media etc) I for one see no harm in making a list celebrating actors who are proud of their homosexuality.

    Great post. I think this was Vaslav's intention. I'm straight but get what you're saying :)
  • broadshoulderbroadshoulder Posts: 18,758
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    I didn't know Shelley King is gay.

    Changes my mind. A little.
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