The X-Files’ Gillian Anderson Comes Out as Bisexual

[æonpax]

During a recent interview with Out Magazine (http://www.out.com/entertainment/television/2012/03/13/gillian-anderson-lesbian-love-xfiles-Miss-Havisham?page=0,0), X-Files star Gillian Anderson revealed that she is bisexual.

"I was in a relationship with a girl for a long time when I was in high school," Anderson said, while adding that lesbian partnerships "have been the exception, not the rule. You know, I'm old enough that I can talk about that [relationship]."

Out Magazine commented with, "It's clear that Anderson doesn't want to make more of her admission than it warrants, but it goes to the heart of the instincts that animate her life."

Anderson is the latest in a growing list of women who have come out as bisexual, including Evan Rachel Wood, Lady Gaga, Drew Barrymore, Megan Mullally, Amy Winehouse, Jenna Jameson, Tila Tequila, Amber Rose, Drea De Matteo and Margaret Cho. Source - http://www.411mania.com/movies/news/229236/[Gossip]-The-X-Files-Gillian-Anderson-Comes-Out-as-Bisexual.htm

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Cool but they also failed to mention Anna Paquin (Rouge of the X-Men)

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[Long Duck Dong]

you mean rogue ??? lol

anna paquin came out as bisexual and then said that she had no interest in being with a female and nor had she been with a female.... but made the remark about how hard it was on her cos of peoples reactions to her bisexuality ...... yet according to reports, it shocked everybody cos nobody knew she was bisexual.... roflmao, she was known in NZ as a bisexual female and nobody gave a rats ass about the fact she was bisexual, she was just one of the crowd and a actress that was making a name for herself.....

[æonpax]

you mean rogue ??? lol anna paquin came out as bisexual and then said that she had no interest in being with a female and nor had she been with a female.... but made the remark about how hard it was on her cos of peoples reactions to her bisexuality ...... yet according to reports, it shocked everybody cos nobody knew she was bisexual.... roflmao, she was known in NZ as a bisexual female and nobody gave a rats ass about the fact she was bisexual, she was just one of the crowd and a actress that was making a name for herself.....

Thank you for your meaningless reply.

[nutme]

you mean rogue ??? lol

anna paquin came out as bisexual and then said that she had no interest in being with a female and nor had she been with a female.... but made the remark about how hard it was on her cos of peoples reactions to her bisexuality ...... yet according to reports, it shocked everybody cos nobody knew she was bisexual.... roflmao, she was known in NZ as a bisexual female and nobody gave a rats ass about the fact she was bisexual, she was just one of the crowd and a actress that was making a name for herself.....

I agree. Who cares!

[void()]

Color me shocked. I open up and tell a few people I'm bi. Next thing you know, the whole world starts coming out as bi, too. :) Next I may admit to having eaten too much play dough as a child, or being from Venus. Come on fellow Venusians, let's tell the world we exist and have been here intermingling with humanity since the days of Moses. I doubt the revelation would shock anyone. After all they have recently declassified photos of an A-12 stealth plane crashing at Roswell. Yes! It's the age of enlightenment. Go team! Go! :)

Meaningless my post may be, levity holds purpose.

[12voltman59]

I do like to hear about people in the public eye who do come out to say that they are bisexual---I wished that more male actors, celebs, etc would do so--and just say something like: "Well--I had a long term relationship (or a few shorter ones) with a guy when I was younger---it was not something planned but just happened---and its no big deal---I have had long term relationships with ladies since then and even though I might not be looking to get into another one with a guy--if I met someone and we did start a serious thing that would be cool." And they make it clear that they don't want to be identified as being bisexual per se--just that they are and that is that.

The one thing with people who do things like be actors, musicians and other "creative" types--they do tend to be more open to all kinds of things that maybe the "average person" might not be---so perhaps that such people would have these sorts of relationships is really not that surprising.

[Herculoid Poirot]

Whenever someone voices their doubts as to the actual existence of bisexuality, I always say "Well, you should be inside my head when I was the X-Files!" BTW, it's not because of her and Mulder, but because of her and Agent Skinner. Helloooo Daddy.

[open2both]

HURRAY!
Now, if just more MEN would...!

[tenni]

There was an interesting plot development on the cheeky comedy "Whitney" this week. In the episode "G-word", the character "Neal" broke off the engagement with a female character( forget her name) a few weeks back.

The main characters Whitney and Alex drop by Neal's apartment and find that Neal is on a "date" with a man.

After much humour, Neal confesses to Whitney that he is confused. He loves the ex fiance but has discovered strong feelings for this man.

The ex fiance makes some very interesting statements including sexuality being fluid. The confusion that Neal has is whether he is straight or gay. The word "bisexual" is not used but a lot of information about Neal's confusion probably rings true to some on this site.

The sub plot lines dealing with character development does go from one week to the next. It will be interesting next week or week after how Neil's confusion unfolds. It is not part of next week's main plot. I read that the ratings are not that good and so it may also disappear.. I like the show but it may be too edgy humour for mainstream.

http://www.nbc.com/whitney/

[12voltman59]

It sounds like a promising plot thread for that show--but that they had to put in some comment on the the guy's "confusion" about his sexuality----goes to the fact that so many of those who write and or produce "Hollywood" product----hold to the line held by both the straight and gay world--that at least when it comes to men----there is only such a thing as that confused state----to them there is really no such thing as bisexuality and either the guy is gay or he is straight according that mindset.

It is one of those oxymoronic things about those in Hollywood in that even though they are supposedly so open and accepting about many things "like being totally accepting and supportive of gays and lesbians"--when something such as bisexuality does challenge their orthodoxy----they are just as likely as any other group to want to tightly cling to their perceptions about "the way things are" and reluctant to be open to something that threatens their world view.

[æonpax]

This just in:



Why Bisexual Women are TV’s Hot New Thing - By June Thomas - Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 12:06 PM ET - http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/03/08/bisexual_women_are_tv_s_hot_new_thing.html

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I don't think I need a news article to tell me the obvious. "Lesbian type" sex, arguably accounts for about a third of all the porn sold. A study done in 2009 shows that much porn, both gay and straight, is being bought by what they call "red states" or socially conservative people. ~ http://people.hbs.edu/bedelman/papers/redlightstates.pdf ~

I think the nearest thing the US ever got to as far as a gay male on TV, was Jack Tripper, but that was a joke in itself. The point is, it's easy for a female to come out as Bi or Lesbian without the social stigma as opposed to males coming out as bi or gay. This underscores the need for all people to demand equal and unbiased treatment of gay and bisexual men in the media, especially those of us involved in LGBT issues.

Btw - I happen to think Gillian Anderson is hot.

[void()]

Btw - I happen to think Gillian Anderson is hot.

:yikes2: Thought I was alone in such a carnally evil thought. You can go for it as I can not nor will not. Heck, I still have erotic dreams involving my wife, after knowing her nearly fifteen years. No way I could ever consider stepping out beyond what we have agreed. But yes, Gillian Anderson is someone I see as attractive. Thought I was alone and that such a taste was kind of weird, hm, interesting.

[void()]

Sorry, I was not implying that it was wrong to fantasize. Merely expressed my thoughts as relating to me. I am married. I only really fantasize about wife or boyfriend. I can and do find others attractive, but am also content in those I love being the only ones worth fantasies. If that offends or upsets anyone, then it isn't my problem.

[pepperjack]

This just in:



Why Bisexual Women are TV’s Hot New Thing - By June Thomas - Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 12:06 PM ET - http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/03/08/bisexual_women_are_tv_s_hot_new_thing.html

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I don't think I need a news article to tell me the obvious. "Lesbian type" sex, arguably accounts for about a third of all the porn sold. A study done in 2009 shows that much porn, both gay and straight, is being bought by what they call "red states" or socially conservative people. ~ http://people.hbs.edu/bedelman/papers/redlightstates.pdf ~

I think the nearest thing the US ever got to as far as a gay male on TV, was Jack Tripper, but that was a joke in itself. The point is, it's easy for a female to come out as Bi or Lesbian without the social stigma as opposed to males coming out as bi or gay. This underscores the need for all people to demand equal and unbiased treatment of gay and bisexual men in the media, especially those of us involved in LGBT issues.

Btw - I happen to think Gillian Anderson is hot.


When I was a regular fan of Penthouse magazine, I noticed during its evolution, there was eventually always a girl-on-girl pictorial as well as the centerfold. Female homosexuality as opposed to male has been more acceptable in our society for quite some time now. I think the movie American Pie 2 really drives this double standard home in a humorous but realistic way.

[Cherokee_Mountaincat]

I personally always thought she was hot with or without Mulder..lol.
And I dont think a person's opinion on a post is "Meaningless" Maybe it was to you two, but it wasnt to those of us who know Duck. A person's opinion is their own, and if you dont like it, Oh Well.
My 2 cents, like it or not.
Cat

[mariersa]

you mean rogue ??? lol

anna paquin came out as bisexual and then said that she had no interest in being with a female and nor had she been with a female.... but made the remark about how hard it was on her cos of peoples reactions to her bisexuality ...... yet according to reports, it shocked everybody cos nobody knew she was bisexual.... roflmao, she was known in NZ as a bisexual female and nobody gave a rats ass about the fact she was bisexual, she was just one of the crowd and a actress that was making a name for herself.....

Exactly, what will/won't they di to revive or keep careers alive oops Shocking Disclosures yikes. BTW what are those Kardashians about anyway???? they must be next!!

[MarieDelta]

When I was a regular fan of Penthouse magazine, I noticed during its evolution, there was eventually always a girl-on-girl pictorial as well as the centerfold. Female homosexuality as opposed to male has been more acceptable in our society for quite some time now. I think the movie American Pie 2 really drives this double standard home in a humorous but realistic way.
Not real female homosexuality , mind you. only girls with really long fake nails that look like models...other lesbians must not therefore be "real".

[darkeyes]

I always take what celebs say about their sexuality with a pinch of salt.. Mars has the truth of it methinks.. and since female homosexuality and bisexuality are more acceptable than that of the male, all I say is "really?" and put on my most cynical face.

[æonpax]

I always take what celebs say about their sexuality with a pinch of salt.. Mars has the truth of it methinks.. and since female homosexuality and bisexuality are more acceptable than that of the male, all I say is "really?" and put on my most cynical face.

This is how I sardonically look at Hollywood stars;



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[DuckiesDarling]

This just in:



Why Bisexual Women are TV’s Hot New Thing - By June Thomas - Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 12:06 PM ET - http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/03/08/bisexual_women_are_tv_s_hot_new_thing.html

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I don't think I need a news article to tell me the obvious. "Lesbian type" sex, arguably accounts for about a third of all the porn sold. A study done in 2009 shows that much porn, both gay and straight, is being bought by what they call "red states" or socially conservative people. ~ http://people.hbs.edu/bedelman/papers/redlightstates.pdf ~

I think the nearest thing the US ever got to as far as a gay male on TV, was Jack Tripper, but that was a joke in itself. The point is, it's easy for a female to come out as Bi or Lesbian without the social stigma as opposed to males coming out as bi or gay. This underscores the need for all people to demand equal and unbiased treatment of gay and bisexual men in the media, especially those of us involved in LGBT issues.

Btw - I happen to think Gillian Anderson is hot.

Aeon, your just in is a bit late. Drew started a thread about that already. But the thing is Tv is just following the trend, it's becoming the "in" thing for female celebs to SAY they are bisexual, it's another to see them out and about with girlfriend, but any exposure is good exposure.

[pepperjack]

Aeon, your just in is a bit late. Drew started a thread about that already. But the thing is Tv is just following the trend, it's becoming the "in" thing for female celebs to SAY they are bisexual, it's another to see them out and about with girlfriend, but any exposure is good exposure.

Just as Penthouse was following a trend; KA-CHING!

[axlton]

I think the nearest thing the US ever got to as far as a gay male on TV, was Jack Tripper, but that was a joke in itself.


Actually there's a very long list of gay male charecters that have been on U.S. Television. I have posted a link to the following list for your perusal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_television_programs_with_LGBT_characters

Though this list shows glbt characters from shows all over the world you will find that the majority of glbt characters (including gay males) actually appear on American television.

[æonpax]

Just as Penthouse was following a trend; KA-CHING!

So you think Gillian Anderson was just following this trend?...the trend being that actors who need a career boost either pose nude or come out of the closet, so to speak?

[æonpax]

Actually there's a very long list of gay male charecters that have been on U.S. Television. I have posted a link to the following list for your perusal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_television_programs_with_LGBT_characters (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_television_programs_with_LGBT_characters)
Though this list shows glbt characters from shows all over the world you will find that the majority of glbt characters (including gay males) actually appear on American television.

I stand corrected. In my own defense, however, there are only a few channels I watch, reruns is one. 95% of the shows you listed, I have never watched or watched once or twice.

[Cherokee_Mountaincat]

Torchwood, Legend of the Seeker, and countless others had characters that were portrayed as Bi or Gay,....Its all good..:} I kinda had my suspicions bout Xena too....LOL
Cat

[darkeyes]

Actually there's a very long list of gay male charecters that have been on U.S. Television. I have posted a link to the following list for your perusal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_television_programs_with_LGBT_characters

Though this list shows glbt characters from shows all over the world you will find that the majority of glbt characters (including gay males) actually appear on American television.
Gay (or bisexual ) characters are one thing..openly gay male and female telly or film celebs quite another and that is the subject of the thread.. actually on British telly there are dozens who are bona fide openly gay or bisexual men from game show hosts to soap actors to proper actors (oooo who is a drama snob then?) to comedians to political pundits to pop singers to wildife presenters... it isnt quite such a drawback over here but there are still many more who aren't openly gay or bisexual.. the sexiest of all for my money is an out lessie telly news reader on Auntie... none of this stops my cynicism of (especially) female celebs "outing" themselves, but they're not all worthy of questioning glances... a lot are genuine and good luck to them..

[Realist]

I was attracted to Gillian's cool, calm, demeanor and her intelligence..........loved her looks, too. I'm not specifically attracted to movie actors, but there's personalities to suit anyone's interests on display. I'm sure most actors are completely different than the characters they play, anyway.