The White Lotus star Michael Imperioli ‘forbids bigots and homophobes’ from watching his work
Following the Supreme Court’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ ruling, Michael Imperioli has forbidden “bigots and homophobes” from watching his work.
On 30 June, the court dealt a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights by ruling that a Colorado wedding website designer can refuse to create work for members of the community if it conflicts with religious beliefs.
The decision was reached by a six to three vote of the conservative supermajority and opens the door for businesses to refuse service to LGBTQ+ people based on their sexuality.
Imperioli, who recently starred as Dominic in the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, subsequently shared an article on Instagram titled “Supreme Court protects web designer who won’t do gay wedding websites” in which he condemned the court’s decision. “I’ve decided to forbid bigots and homophobes from watching The Sopranos, The White Lotus, Goodfellas or any movie or tv show I’ve been in,” he wrote. “Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with and am opposed to.
