Jake gyllenhaal says being called gay is a compliment

Is Jake Gyllenhaal gay? The actor tells James Lipton on his upcoming episode of "Inside the Actors Studio" that having this question asked is "a huge compliment" for him. In mid-Decembernumerous false and misleading online ads were displayed to users that claimed actor Jake Gyllenhaal had come "out of the closet" as gay and was "out and proud of it.".

After the critical and commercial success of "Brokeback Mountain" there came the inevitable questioning of Gyllenhaal's sexuality, since he plays a gay cowboy in the film. Gyllenhaal commented on the rumors during his talk with Lipton, and said, "It's a huge compliment," but what he prefers is "tits and a**.". Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for an Oscar for his work on Brokeback Mountain, and apparently his portrayal of a gay cowboy opposite the late Heath Ledger convinced more than just the academy.

Jake Gyllenhaal: 'Gay rumours were a huge compliment' Jake Gyllenhaal has described rumours surrounding his sexuality after acting in Brokeback Mountain as a "huge compliment". The year-old actor starred alongside the late Heath Ledger in the movie about two cowboys who embark on a forbidden romance. I dont think its a big deal if he is or he isnt.

Except to tell you that I have a dog. Head here to buy a copy. Hot Posts. I kind of thought he might be bi. If I saw someone else being abused for being gay, I would absolutely step in and I would ask the same questions. Main Menu U. Aside from the film itself he talks about his co-star and friend, Heath Ledger, and how his death " Because he played a gay man? I cannot stand this idiot! That portion of the interview will be featured in the full episode.

Ruddy says:. What if Jake said that he isn't? If someone abused me for 'being gay', I would say that I'm not but I'd ask them what would be wrong if I was? You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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Who knows? He's also funny. I wanted to understand stuff about them even if the way they lived their lives wasn't for me, it certainly wasn't wrong, just different to what I did or knew. I am happy to admit that. Suggest a correction. September 17, at pm. Terms Privacy Policy. I have yet to make any. That just seems like an odd answer. I always wanted to be in a superhero movie, do you know what I mean?

Because to play a cop he must be 'a bit' cop too, right? Is a man who falls in love with another man? To a woman. Ari says:.