Kate Winslet says gay actors “fear” coming out publicly, and claims to know “at least four” actors hiding their sexuality for the sake of their careers.
The actress, 45, is also calling for gay roles to go to gay actors. She says: “I cannot tell you the number of young actors I know – some well known, some starting out – who are terrified their sexuality will be revealed and that it will stand in the way of their being cast in straight roles.” Kate believes the problem is mainly among men, and revealed a “well known” bisexual actor was advised against being open about their sexuality.
She tells the Sunday Times: “A well-known actor has just got an American agent and the agent said, ‘I understand you are bisexual.