AfterElton.com gay mens reader’s hot 100 list vote Cheyenne Jackson as Number Four
While we harbor no illusions that landing in the top five of the AfterElton.com Hot 100 list can make up for his unjustly not receiving a Tony nomination for his hilarious turn as Sonny Malone in the Broadway musical Xanadu (both Ben Brantley and Christopher Isherwood of The New York Times named Jackson as the actor they believed should have been nominated), we do hope that this accolade softens the sting at least a little.
Like his Scottish counterpart John Barrowman, Cheyenne Jackson is foremost a musical entertainer. He first garnered widespread notice in 2004’s hit off-Broadway show Altar Boyz, and the following year his profile rose even higher when he originated the role of Chad in the Elvis Presley inspired musical All Shook Up. But it sky-rocketed last July when Cheyenne skated to the rescue of Xanadu by stepping into the skates of Sonny a week before the show was scheduled to debut after the original Sonny injured himself during rehearsals (Jackson was familiar with the role having played Sonny during workshops). Additionally, Jackson earned stellar reviews for his role in 2006’s United 93 where he played the openly gay Mark Bingham.
The 32-year-old Jackson is a very busy man frequently appearing in various readings of new works, singing in concerts, and making appearances on behalf of GLBT organizations including AMFAR and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. An avid dog lover, Cheyenne has also joined Bernadette Peters for her Broadway Barks campaign to help raise awareness concerning homeless animals.
Like Barrowman, Jackson is another actor with leading man looks (inherited in part from his Native American father) who chose to be out and proud when staying in the closet might have been the safer thing for his career. When we asked him last year what effect being out had on his career, Jackson said, “I think it’s been a detriment, probably just a little bit. Had I not been out and open, I think I might have gotten some movies that I screen-tested for. People may have said, ‘The dude’s gay; how are we going to market this?’ But it’s not an issue for me, because being out is very freeing.”
And might we add, sexy.
When asked about how he felt coming in at number four on our list, Cheyenne said, “Look out, Barrowman. I’m coming for you!”
Written by TechStickle on June 5th, 2008 with no comments.
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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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ABC just released pics of Kevin and Scotty’s wedding on the upcoming Very Special Episode of Brothers & Sisters, and we’ve got ‘em for ya. Last time we reported on the upcoming gay wedding finale, Luke MacFarlane hadn’t come forward yet to publicly announce that he is gay. Now it’s all the more wonderful to see these pics … oh damn, we always cry at weddings!
“Prior Commitments” - Kevin and Scotty make a commitment to be life partners, Saul finally deals with his identity in a public way, and the family discovers that William (guest starring Tom Skerritt) kept yet another painful secret from his family, on the season finale of “Brothers & Sisters,”
Written by TechStickle on May 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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Those photos you’ve ogled showing Prison Break star Wentworth Miller with Brothers & Sisters’ Luke MacFarlane?
Just two friends taking a stroll, according to the 35-year-old Miller.
Celebrity gawkers have been buzzing all summer about an alleged romance between the TV stars—especially after they were spotted in Los Angeles donning matching sandals and pants.
During a recent interview with InStyle Germany, Wentworth reportedly was asked about the rumours.
His response: “I’m not gay, but that rumor can’t be killed”
Miller supposedly told the reporter.
“I’d like to have a girlfriend and a family. But I haven’t met the right one yet. “Until then I’m focusing on my job,” he added.
“I had to wait so long for this chance I savour every second on set even if it means 14 hours of shooting a day.”
This isn’t the first time the television hunk has been asked about his sexuality.
In 2006, an Australian reporter posed similar questions to Wentworth, who answered, “I’m cool with the fact that [the rumours] exist.
“This is about fantasy,” he added. “Certain people are going to have certain fantasies. If someone wants to imagine me with a woman, or a man, or one of each, that’s cool with me as long as you keep watching the show.”
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Written by TechStickle on October 16th, 2007 with 2 comments.
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