Daniel Radcliffe Homophobia Rant

July 24th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe — who has been on the receiving end of gay rumors for much of his career — has lashed out at homophobes, blasting people who hate same-sex couples as repulsive and uneducated.

He tells gay-friendly Attitude Magazine: “I just loathe homophobia. It’s just disgusting and animal and stupid and it’s just thick people who can’t get their heads around it and are just scared. I grew up around gay people entirely. I was the only child in my class who had any experience of homosexuality or anything like that.”

The Harry Potter star is reportedly dating his former Equus co-star, actress Laura O’Toole. Earlier this month, Daniel revealed that he finds it “awesome” when fans think he is gay.

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4 Responses to “Daniel Radcliffe Homophobia Rant”

On July 24th 2009, nasirddeen wrote:

Those words are too strong for some one who is admired by alot of kids around the world.He is seen as a role model by many of them. what message is he trying to pass on to them? and besides if he is not gay as he claims then why is he using such words against homophobes. we humans only feel pain when something pricks our skin so deep and rigth on the spot.
On July 25th 2009, Adam wrote:

Homophobia is basically fear and hatred, and these are bad (not only for those affected but also for those with these feelings). Why would anyone want to be ambiguous about it?

Apart from the liberal wing, it is even condemned by the Catholic Church:

“2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. (…) They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.”

(Source: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P85.HTM )

Heterosexuals tend to make a fuss about the teaching concerning the 5% gays, and they ignore what is aimed at them, the 95%.
On August 4th 2009, Leyla wrote:

I never cared for Radcliffe. Now I have a LOT of respect for him. Stay classy Dan, nice one.
On October 25th 2009, TH wrote:

Homophobes suck.