All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Kristen Stewart has no time for haters of the new gay superhero in Marvel's upcoming Eternals.
On Variety's The Take, Stewart was talking with host Clayton Davis about the film and gay representation in movies in general. When Davis asked her what she would say to anyone who says "this is not how superheroes should be portrayed," Stewart had few words for naysayers.
"I don't know much about the storyline in this one, but I'm glad there's gay people in it," Stewart responded.
"I would say you've had your time," she continued. "If you're happier and more comfortable looking in the rearview mirror, that is where we'll leave you, brah. But yeah, sure, go watch every other movie that hasn't really touched on what we are, and we will just continue growing without you."
\u201cKristen Stewart addresses people who aren\u2019t supportive of LGBTQ+ representation in films like #Eternals: \u201cIf you\u2019re happier & more comfortable looking in the rearview mirror, that is where we\u2019ll leave you.\u201d https://t.co/nz7sU1s8Of | Variety The Take presented by @AppleTV\u201d— Variety (@Variety) 1634925171
Eternals is Marvel's first movie featuring a gay superhero. In previous MCU films, gay representation has consisted of a nameless man in a support group who says one line about his male ex, a scene cut from Thor: Ragnarok confirming Valkyrie is gay, and basically nothing else.
In Eternals, however, Atlanta star Brian Tyree Henry plays the character Phastos, an openly gay hero joined in the film by Haaz Sleiman as Ben, his husband. The two also have a young son, making them the MCU's first LGBTQ+ family.
Stewart is in the press spotlight right now as she stars in the upcoming Princess Diana film Spencer. She's already garnering heavy Oscar buzz for her role in the film, which follows the princess over a holiday weekend with the royal family as she decides to end her marriage.
The other day, Variety shared another clip from her interview with Davis. In that clip, he asked her how she felt about online support to have her play the Joker opposite Robert Pattinson's Batman. "It's really been done so well. I feel like, maybe we don't traipse over, but I love that gusto," she replied. "Let's figure something else out. I'm totally down to play a freaky, scary person."
Spencer is directed by Pablo Larrain and also stars Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins. It debuts in theaters on November 5.
RELATED | Here's When We'll See the MCU's Upcoming Queer Characters in Theaters
Want more breaking equality news & trending entertainment stories?
Check out our NEW 24/7 streaming service: the Advocate Channel!
Download the Advocate Channel App for your mobile phone and your favorite streaming device!
From our Sponsors
Most Popular
39 male celebs who did full frontal scenes
38 LGBTQ+ celebs you can follow on OnlyFans
28 actors who showed bare ass in movies & TV shows
These pics prove that Maluma is still our supreme thirst trap king
26 LGBTQ+ reality dating shows & where to watch them
18 times male celebrities had to say they weren't gay
15 queens who quit or retired from drag after 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
15 Unforgettable Gay Kissing Scenes From TV & Movies
45 steamy celebrity Calvin Klein ads we'll always be thirsty for
Here's how long each Pit Crew hunk has been on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Latest Stories
A queer artist's journey from ballet to photography
10 of 'Love Island's most notable LGBTQ+ islanders
July 24, 2024
Matthew Macfadyen learned lots of colorful phrases from 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
'Deadpool & Wolverine' is foul mouthed fun—but how gay is it?
Give Benedict a male love interest in 'Bridgerton' season 4, you cowards!
All the 'Drag Race' queens on OnlyFans (& what they're showing)
Trending stories
Most Recent
Recommended Stories for You
Mey Rude
Mey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade. The transgender, Latina lesbian lives in Los Angeles with her fiancée.
Mey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade. The transgender, Latina lesbian lives in Los Angeles with her fiancée.