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
38 Male Celebs Who Did Full Frontal Scenes
These are all the celebrities Who came out as LGBTQ+ in 2023
29 LGBTQ+ celebs you can follow on OnlyFans
26 actors who showed bare ass in movies & TV shows
16 times male celebrities had to say they weren't gay
21 LGBTQ+ reality dating shows & where to watch them
15 Unforgettable Gay Kissing Scenes From TV & Movies
14 queens who quit or retired from drag after 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
40 steamy celebrity Calvin Klein ads we'll always be thirsty for
The 15 Best LGBTQ+ Movies of 2023
Trending stories from our video partner Advocate Channel.
For more videos and shows go to advocatechannel.com.
Latest Stories
After splitting up with her ex, Lauren Jauregui says she's 'exploring polyamory'
Keke Palmer & SZA are starring in Issa Rae's new buddy comedy & we will be SAT
Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day: 10 perfect gifts for the queer women in your life
5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'
From sex to politics: 5 interesting facts from a new study about lesbians
TikTok is having a field day over these two 'roommates' on 'House Hunters'
Get to know UMI, the queer alt-R&B artist the music world needs right now
April 26, 2024
Google is stanning 'Drag Race' winner Nymphia Wind as much as we are
Orville Peck went shirtless to remind us that we are VERY fond of cowboys
'Underwater Bubble Pop' invites you to be part of Lagoona Bloo's world
Sasha Velour shares the secret to doing an ACTUALLY iconic reveal
30+ years of The Dinah: A global, queer-affirming celebration
Keke Palmer could be joining the MCU & here's who we want her to play
9 queer actors who should star in Jennifer Aniston's '9 to 5' remake
Laurence Fox ordered to pay $220k to 'Drag Race UK' star Crystal
Zendaya wants to do even more movies with Luca Guadagnino
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.