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Jim Parsons reveals his thoughts about straight actors playing LGBTQ+ roles

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In a recent interview with LA Times, Jim Parsons has revealed his thoughts on straight actors taking on LGBTQ+ roles. The Big Bang Theory star opened up about the ongoing debate stating: “I think the fight, as it were, is not about having only gay people play the gay parts but to ensure that all parts are open to all actors.” Over the years Hollywood has faced its fair share of criticism when it comes to the lack of LGBTQ+ actors in queer roles.

He continued: “It’s important that gay characters are portrayed as well-rounded and completely human individuals.” Later on in the interview, Parsons praised Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal performances in Brokeback Mountain. “And there are plenty of straight actors who have played gay characters

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