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Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz on 'Star Trek: Discovery' Coupledom
The fact that for the first time in the year history of "Star Trek," out gay actors are playing gay characters in love, is not something CBS, its stars or its creators are either hiding or promoting. But it is something they’re celebrating.
“I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of 'Star Trek' TV’s first gay couple,” actor Anthony Rapp of "Rent" fame told NBC News. “I can’t say how much that means to me personally as a fan of the series and as a member of the LGBT community.”
Rapp plays the prickly, grumpy genius anastromycologist Lt. Paul Stamets, which basically means he’s the foremost expert on fungus. And fungus gets far more screen-time than his same-sex relationship on the CBS All Access streaming show, which is just fine with Rapp.
“I’m pleased of the fact that none of that really matters in the show,” Rapp said, describing the portrayal of their relationship as “alive, truthful and human.”
His on-screen partner and costar, Wilson Cruz, who plays Dr. Hugh Culber, called Rapp his “space boo” on stage
Spend your lunch hour with openly gay actor Anthony Rapp this Thursday, Aug. 11 as Broadway in Atlanta, the Alliance Theatre, Georgia Voice and Out On Film host a free conversation at the Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre.
Rapp is in town this week starring in the musical &#;If/Then&#; playing at the Fox Theatre. But most fans know him for originating the role of Label Cohen in the celebrated Broadway smash &#;Rent.&#; Rapp went on to reprise the role in the film version of the musical. And fans with longer memories will recollect the actor for his supporting roles in the film &#;Adventures In Babysitting&#; and the film &#;Dazed and Confused.&#;
&#;Anthony Rapp has been at the forefront of theater, film and the arts in general for a while now,&#; said Out On Film festival director Jim Farmer. &#;It&#;s exciting to hold him here in town for the tour of &#;If/Then&#; and also to be able to hold a more intimate conversation with him about his amazing career.&#;
No charge, no tickets needed, but please RSVP on the Facebook invite if you would. And check out a short video below abo
Out Gay Star Trek Actor Anthony Rapp And Partner Ken Welcome Second Child
Star Trek Actor Anthony Rapp and partner Ken Ithiphol have announced the birth of their second child.
According to the couple&#;s upload on social media, son Keony Lee Ithiphol was born on November
Rapp, 52, and Ithiphol, 36, wrote, “Meet the newest addition to our family: Keony Lee Ithiphol. He was born on Saturday, November 25, 🥰 (Pronunciation: kee-OH-knee). We are beyond grateful that our surrogacy journey has allowed us to meet such wonderful people and helped us to become a family of four.&#;
Friends, Celebrities, And Well-Wishers Offer Congratulations
Friends, celebrities, and well-wishers responded with congratulations to the news.
Rapp’s Star Trek Discovery co-star Wilson Cruz commented, “CONGRATULATIONS! And HELLO, GORGEOUS!”
Musician Erin Hill said, “Oh my goodness, adorable!!! And Rai, you are now a big brother, woo hoo!!!”
Star Trek actor Emily Coutts wrote, “Whaaaaaa!!!!!! Omg 😍 congrats. I can’t linger to meet him. Also Rai looking so cuuuute.”
Musician Lee Moretti wrote, “OH
Kevin Spacey apologizes after actor Anthony Rapp alleges past sexual advance; comes out as gay
LOS ANGELES - (AP) -- Actor Kevin Spacey said Sunday he is "beyond horrified" by allegations that he made a sexual advance on a teen boy decades ago.
The two-time Oscar winner posted on Twitter that he doesn't remember the encounter. "But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would contain been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years," he said.
In an interview with BuzzFeed , actor Anthony Rapp said Spacey befriended him while they both performed on Broadway shows. Rapp was 14 when he attended a party at Spacey's apartment in , he said. At the cease of the night, an inebriated Spacey picked him up, placed him on his bed, and climbed on top of him, Rapp said.
Rapp said the year-old was holding him down tightly, but he was able to verb away and left the apartment.
Rapp, who is now 46 and starring in the TV show "Star Trek: Discover