- Stanley Tucci offers his perspective on straight actors playing gay roles during an interview on BBC Radio 4’s “Desert Island Discs.”
- He believes that as long as it is done authentically and avoids caricatures, it is acceptable for straight actors to take on LGBTQ+ characters.
- Several straight actors have received Academy Awards for their portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters.
“An actor is an actor is an actor,” expressed Stanley Tucci during his appearance on BBC Radio’s “Desert Island Discs.” He firmly believes in the transformative nature of acting, emphasizing the importance of playing different characters.
Tucci has previously shared his thoughts on straight actors taking on gay roles, but this time he clarifies his position. “Obviously I believe that’s fine. I am always very flattered when gay men come up to me and talk to me about ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ or ‘Supernova,'” he revealed on the BBC radio show.
He values when these portrayals are done in a respectful and genuine manner, acknowledging that it’s unfortunate when they turn into caricatures rather than accurate representations.
Tucci, who is married to Felicity Blunt, sister of Emily Blunt, has received widespread acclaim for his performances throughout his career. Notably, he has portrayed three gay characters: Nigel in “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006), Sean in “Burlesque” (2010), and Tusker in “Supernova” (2020), a man coping with end-stage dementia.
He points out that the issue arises when straight actors perpetuate stereotypes and caricatures of the LGBTQ+ community in their roles.
It’s worth noting that several straight actors have been recognized with Academy Awards for their portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters. Tom Hanks, for instance, won his first Oscar in 1994 for his role as an attorney battling workplace discrimination in “Philadelphia.” Charlize Theron also received an Oscar for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in “Monster” (2003), and Cate Blanchett won for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in “The Aviator” (2004).
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