Another day, another reason why homophobes are complaining and throwing fits on the internet.This outrage is about gay kissing on the show. 9-1-1. Oliver Stark's Buck kisses his friend Tommy (Louis Ferrigno Jr.) in a recent episode, and the trolls come into the Force.
We're glad that Stark has spoken out about fans' upset over his character Buck's recent bisexual storyline. What we're not thrilled about is the fact that bisexual people still have to deal with biphobia in the first place.
It's 2024, everyone. Get over it.
@OliverStark/Instagram
But perhaps Mr. Stark said it best. “If you're one of the small group commenting on my post saying this ruined the show, I want you to know that I really don't care. This is a problem,” he wrote on Instagram. I wrote it in a gram story. A show about love and inclusivity…if the other characters discover a new side of their sexuality and realize that their bisexuality is a deal breaker for you, you're on the show's side. I'm afraid I'm missing the point entirely. ”
Luckily, Stark isn't the only one who has continued to applaud biphobic haters over the years, and it always feels good to be reminded of the support.
Here are four other times celebrities have spoken out about biphobia.
1. Anna Paquin
shutter stock
Anna Paquin accused fans of not being “queer enough” after posting a post celebrating Pride Month. Paquin, a proud bisexual who is married to a cis man, posted a series of posts on her Instagram letting everyone know they could unfollow her if they had a problem with her. .
2. Cardi Bi
shutter stock
Cardi B tells it like it is, whenever she needs to. Back in 2016, she clapped back at people who talked about her bisexuality, saying: She ate the shit before she sucked it. ” She married rapper Offset in 2017, but she came out in 2018 with her Rita-era song “Girls.”
3. Sara Ramirez
shutter stock
former Grey's Anatomy Star called former employer ABC biphobic after some jokes real o'neals. Having worked for the network for more than a decade, they said they were disappointed and disappointed and called on the network to make improvements.
4. Auli'i Cravalho
shutter stock
Moana star Auli'i Cravalho spoke out about her feelings for fellow queer actress Rowan Blanchard in a since-deleted TikTok post. The video showed Cravalho celebrating being chosen to star opposite Blanchard. love of colorsHowever, the video came with a caption that read, “She's still biphobic, but this movie is going to be super cute and queer!”
