Originally Posted by Steve9214:
“Neil Patrick Harris seems to do OK playing a devout womaniser in How I met your Mother, whereas John Barrowman lost out to (Straight) Eric McCormack for the role of Will in Will & Grace.
How can the guy who once played Doogie Howser, proudly outed himself on TV, got married as soon as it was legal in New York, and now hosts the Emmys & Tony Awards and performs at the Oscars, not be an inspiration to younger people ? Leg.... en.. (wait for it ).......dary
In Modern family the actor playing Cam is straight, and proudly declares himself "gay for pay".
I suppose closeted actors would not take on a "gay role" ?? so maybe there is your first place to look !!”
And the one playing Cam's partner is gay in real life, isn't he?
I am a huge Neil Patrick Harris fan. I think he is AWESOME and pulls of a womaniser very convincingly. I have a terrible crush on him, eventhough I know he is gay, married and had two children, I still harbour hopes of a fling with him... Ah well. It seemed to 'harm' Rupert Everett's career somewhat when he came out as no one took him seriously as a leading straight man but that could be something about the way he acts/ comes across.
Back to NPH - has anyone seen his video from the Emmy's - You don't have to be gay to like a musical or similar. Very funny. *Aside*