‘White Lotus’ star claps back at anti-LGBTQ+ haters, and we have no choice but to stan
The White Lotus, one of them is showing their support for the trans community on Instagram in a big way. We love our allies!The ally in question is actor Michael Imperioli, who played Dominic Di Grasso in the Sicily-set second season of the hit HBO dark satire.
And while Dom was a bit of a philandering hotshot suffering from a crisis of conscience while on vacation with his son and elderly father, Imperioli’s been nothing but a stand-up guy.Look no further than his Instagram, where one of his most recent posts is a graphic of the trans pride flag, accompanied by the following caption:“dear brothers, sisters and siblings.
fear not, be strong and don’t let the bastards grind you down. love you.”A post shared by @realmichaelimperioliAmid the recent wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation—including a terrifying number of bills deliberately attempting to legislate trans and non-binary people out of existence—even small gestures like this can make a difference.We as a community can fight back and make our voices heard, but vocal support from our allies is vital, and we call on more cisgender, heterosexual men to speak up for us just like Imperioli.The video is a heartwarming reminder that the kids are alright—it’s their parents we need to be worried about.Even better, Imperioli is best known for his Emmy award-winning work on The Sopranos, starring as DiMeo crime family power-player Christopher Moltisanti.
And while the celebrated HBO drama sure has fans from all walks of life, there’s no denying it’s a favorite among straight guys who view it as a bastion of a certain brand of the masculine, tough-guy ideal.Which is to say: Not all of Imperioli’s followers were pleased to see his support of the trans community.
