Number Three Gay Hero - Luke MacFarlane

AfterElton.com gay mens reader’s hot 100 list vote Luke MacFarlane as Number Three

Making the highest debut of anyone on the Hot 100 List is, 28-year-old Canadian Luke MacFarlane rocketing into the third position. The secret to his stunning success? Portraying Brothers & Sisters’ adorable Scotty Wandell, who recently “wed” his partner Kevin Walker (Matthew Rhys) in television’s highest profile same-sex commitment ceremony, certainly didn’t hurt; nor did MacFarlane’s decision to come out to a Canadian newspaper last April. Throw in the fact that the frequently stubble-faced thespian is not only smoking hot, but possesses an innate sweetness that caused fans to fall hard for his portrayal of the sometimes hapless Scotty, and you have his recipe for success.

MacFarlane’s profile will likely on increase this fall when Brothers & Sisters returns to ABC and fans tune in to see what’s next for Kevin and Scotty. Additionally, in November, Canadian audiences can see MacFarlane play James Nichol in Iron Road, a TV mini-series set in 1882 about an immigrant Chinese woman who falls for the son of a railroad tycoon. The role casts as MacFarlane as the heterosexual love interest — adding yet another actor to the growing list who have proven being a gay heartthrob doesn’t mean you can’t play a straight love interest.

Written by TechStickle on June 3rd, 2008 with no comments.
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Number Two Gay Hero - John Barrowman

AfterElton.com gay mens reader’s hot 100 list vote John Barrowman as Number Two

We voted for John Barrowman as number one, but after “I’d’ do anything” I think we have seen enough of John for a while.

In the past twelve months, he has released an album, published an autobiography (co-written with his sister), starred in the second season of Torchwood, guest starred on three episodes of Doctor Who, one episode of Hotel Babylon, served as a judge on I’d Do Anything, appeared on Any Dream Will Do, and hosted the children’s program The Kids Are All Right. And those are just the highlights. Okay, some of the highlights.

Additionally, John and his partner, Scott Gill, gave gay fans everywhere an extra little thrill when they appeared together at last year’s London Pride. John actually pulled Scott up on to the stage, giving his hubby (the two entered into a civil partnership back in 2006) a kiss in front of a cheering crowd. An outspoken advocate for gay rights, John has been out professionally for years, and as his list of credits prove, his openness hasn’t held him back.

John moved from #10 on last year’s list all the way up to #2 where Jake Gyllenhaal edged him out in a photo finish. AfterElton.com asked John how he felt coming in second to the Brokeback Mountain star. With his usual cheekiness, John told us, “I’m thrilled with the results. Who wouldn’t want to come in behind Jake Gyllenhaal?”

Is it any wonder gay men love him so much?

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Number One Gay Hero - Jake Gyllenhaal

AfterElton.com gay mens reader’s hot 100 list vote Jake Gyllenhaal as Number One

Given how little we’ve actually seen of Jake over the past twelve months – two films that grossed only $43 million between them; his very low profile since the death of friend and Brokeback Mountain co-star Heath Ledger – it truly is a testament to Gyllenhaal’s enduring appeal to gay men that he topped our list for the second straight year. (It should be noted, however, that he edged out John Barrowman by only the narrowest of margins.)

What accounts for Jake’s ongoing appeal to gay men? His doe-eyed, boy next door (yet somehow smoldering) looks certainly don’t hurt, but we suspect what really makes gay men go for him is that he doesn’t have an issue going for us. From playing gay in Brokeback to appearing at a GLAAD award show to not feeling the need to distance himself from his gay fans (remember the shout out to us done in drag on Saturday Night Live?), Jake has done as much as any actor to show straight guys there isn’t a good reason to be afraid of gay guys (or gay roles).

Jake’s upcoming projects will showcase his range and willingness to tackle a variety of roles. This December he’ll be starring in director Jim Sheridan’s drama Brothers, then in 2009 moviegoers will see him tackle the romantic comedy Nailed before playing Dastan in Prince of Persia (based on the video game of the same name). Alas, none of his roles have him playing gay again, but we are curious to see what he does with his upcoming role as Joe Namath.

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