Ripley star Andrew Scott elaborates on why he dislikes the term “openly gay”
Andrew Scott has given further insight into why he dislikes the term “openly gay.” Over the last few years, the beloved talent has garnered critical acclaim for his role as Adam in the film All of Us Strangers and as the “hot priest” in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s comedy-drama Fleabag.
In addition to his captivating acting performances, Scott has earned praise for being an open book about his sexuality following his coming out announcement in 2013. “Of course, it’s part of my make-up, but I don’t want to trade on it.
I am a private person. I think that’s important if you’re an actor,” he told The Independent at the time. While Scott has continued to embrace his sexuality across various interviews, he has also expressed his grievances with how the media covers LGBTQIA+ actors.
During a January appearance on Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter, the beloved talent pitched the idea of no longer using the term “openly gay.” “Here me out, it’s an expression that we actually only ever hear in the media.
