gay in hollywood

[rm]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/fashion/28gay.html

Even when you're nobody (read: even when you're me), this is the sort of shit you have to think about all the time.

One thing it didn't cover, and I think is a common experience of gay women in entertainment, is that the beauty standard gets even higher. Androgyny that is sexy or provocative for a straight actress becomes an "ugly lesbian" concern. You have to be utterly, conventionally glamorous and completely non-threatening all the time. You don't get "quirky" wiggle room.

Comments

[saharafic.livejournal.com]

Excellent point. The L Word is a prime example. I know so many people who adore the androgynous appeal of Shane, but are comforted by the fact that she's straight in RL.

Thanks for pointing us to this.

[coriander.livejournal.com]

Shane is straight irl?