Celebrities Who Shot Down Homophobic Interview Questions

Daniel Radcliffe

During an interview with the Associated Press in 2010, Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his role as Harry Potter, was asked about his relationship with the LGBTQ+ community and why he was involved in the Trevor Project. The interviewer implied that people might assume he's gay because of his involvement. 

Daniel responded by saying, "If people are speculating about your sexuality, then you're doing the right thing as an ally." He further stated that it's essential to support LGBTQ+ rights, regardless of one's own sexual orientation.

Cara Delevingne

In a 2015 interview with Vogue, Cara Delevingne opened up about her relationships with both men and women, and the interviewer asked if her bisexuality was "just a phase." 

She responded by saying, "My sexuality is not a phase. I am who I am." Delevingne took to social media later to clarify her stance on the matter, reaffirming that her sexuality is not a phase and that she hopes people will accept and understand her for who she is.

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has been a staunch supporter of LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career. In 2013, during an interview on Australian radio show Kyle and Jackie O, host Kyle Sandilands asked Gaga if she considered herself bisexual or if it was "just a publicity stunt." 

She responded, "No, it's not a lie that I am bisexual and I like women, and anyone that wants to twist this into 'she says she's bisexual for marketing,' this is a f***ing lie...I assure you."

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Cate Blanchett

In 2015, while promoting her movie "Carol," Cate Blanchett faced questions about her sexual history during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival. 

A journalist asked if this was her "first turn as a lesbian" to which Blanchett quickly responded, "On film — or in real life?" When pressed further about her relationships with women, she replied, "I also just played Mary Mapes, Dan Rather's producer, and I'm not a journalist...It's not part of my job to adjudicate or instruct the audience about what their experience should be."

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Elliot Page

In 2014, when Ellen Page came out as gay (before coming out as transgender), she faced some insensitive questions from the media. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Page was asked if she thought that her coming out would negatively impact her career. 

Page responded, "I feel so grateful for how I've been treated, and the opportunities I've had since coming out. I think that people who ask questions like that are still part of the problem."

Please note that the specific wording of the questions and responses may vary slightly in these examples, as they have been paraphrased from their original sources.

Keira Knightley

In a 2011 interview with the Daily Mail, Keira Knightley was asked if she thought her performance in the film "A Dangerous Method" would make people question her sexuality. She responded by saying, "I don't see why anyone would make that connection. I'm just doing my job. It's important to tell stories about all kinds of people, regardless of their sexual orientation."

Miley Cyrus

In a 2015 interview with Paper Magazine, Miley Cyrus opened up about her pansexuality and gender fluidity. 

She faced some backlash and questions about her identity being a "publicity stunt." Miley responded by saying, "My gender and sexuality are fluid, and it's not something I'm doing for attention. It's just who I am."

Rihanna

In a 2013 interview with GQ, Rihanna was asked if she was bisexual after being seen with model Cara Delevingne. Rihanna dismissed the question, saying, "I don't need to defend my sexuality. People will make up rumors about me, but I know the truth about myself, and that's all that matters."

Kristen Stewart

In a 2017 interview with The Guardian, Kristen Stewart was asked about her relationships with both men and women and if she thought it would affect her career. Stewart responded, "I think it's important for people to be who they are and not hide or feel ashamed. I don't see why it should have any impact on my career or the roles I'm offered."

Taylor Swift

In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Taylor Swift was asked about her friendship with model Karlie Kloss and if it was something more than just friendship. 

Swift responded by saying, "People can think whatever they want about my relationships, but it's important to remember that friendships between women don't always have to be about romance. It's possible for two women to be close friends without it being about sexuality."