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  • Here’s why Anthony Rapp exposed Kevin Spacey’s alleged behaviour

    The Star Trek actor out spoke out in late 2017 about Kevin Spacey and his alleged historic behaviour, now Rapp has revealed why he did it.

    Speaking to CBS’s The Talk, Anthony Rapp revealed why he spoke up about how he says Kevin Spacey acted towards him when he was just a 14-year-old boy.

    In October, Rapp who is now 46, told Buzzfeed that he joined Spacey for a party at his Manhattan apartment saying that he was the only non-adult at the party and soon got bored. After a while, Rapp said that he wandered into the bedroom, watched TV until well past midnight. He then alleged that Spacey made “sexual advances” toward the then teenager.

    According to the report in Buzzfeed, Rapp had once approached a lawyer to discuss legal action against Spacey but was told it was not a case worth pursuing. He also stated that because of the accusations levied against Harvey Weinstein that he was “really awake to the moment that we’re living in”.

    He reinforced this by saying, “Part of what allowed the Harvey situation to occur was that there was this witting and unwitting conspiracy of silence,

    “The only way these things can continue is if there’s no attention being paid to it, if it’s getting forgotten.”

    Rapp also spoke about how he felt “dread” whilst watching the Tony Awards when Kevin Spacey was a host for the show.

    “Protect”

    The Broadway and Star Trek actor said that despite the risk he knew there were more stories about the now disgraced actor but he also wanted to “protect” people.

     

    “It was a risky thing”

    Speaking on The Talk, Rapp said,  “I knew that there were more stories so I was just hopeful that coming forward, it would encourage more people to tell the truth.”

    “I knew that it was a risky thing.

    “I knew that he was very popular and certainly a respected actor, but at the same time I knew that I was trying to protect people”.

    His statement was met with applause from the show’s live studio audience.

    What happened to Spacey after the allegation?

    Shortly after Rapp’s allegations, Netflix, the co-producers of the Spacey-fronted hit TV series, House Of Cards, confirmed that the show would continue, but without Spacey in the role of Frank Underwood. However, there was speculation that the show would be cancelled, the news was met with considerable backlash with some fans sending abuse the Rapp. However, the show will continue but with Robin Wright, who plays Clare Underwood, taking the lead.

    In January it was revealed that British police said they were investigating a man over a third sexual assault. The Press Association reported that the man was Kevin Spacey.

  • Comedian Dave Chapelle Comments On Allegations Against Kevin Spacey In Netflix Special

    Comedian Dave Chappelle’s New Year’s Eve Netflix stand-up special cast a unique albeit controversial light on the biggest story of 2017: allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct by men in positions of power in politics, media or Hollywood. (more…)

  • House Of Cards Fans Attack Anthony Rapp For Destroying Netflix Series

    Star Trek Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp reveals the hate and threats he’s received since breaking the story about “sexual advances” allegedly made by Kevin Spacey.

    Due to licensing this article must be read on our website

    It took a lot of bravery for “Star Trek” actor Anthony Rapp to share with the rest of the world the sexual harassment story he endured at the hands of “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey. He told Buzzfeed last October that Spacey harassed him in 1986 when he was only 14 years old. (more…)

  • Star Trek just gave us our very first gay kiss

    And it was hot and cute at the same time.

    We’ve waited for fifty-one years, whilst the likes of James T Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, yes even Janeway had their straight / alien kisses but now, 2017, gay guys, it’s our turn.

    Yes! In the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Lt. Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Chief Medical Officer Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz) locked lips and it was the sweetest gay kiss we’ve ever seen. Hell, it’s the only male on male kiss we’ve ever seen in Star Trek, full stop.

    Check out the moment below

    Star Trek: Discovery become the first ST TV series to have two gay male characters in principle roles. The characters are  Lt. Paul Stamets and Chief Medical Officer Hugh Culber.

    We were first introduced to their relationship in Episode 5 when the couple brush their teeth together in their quarters and discuss their day.
    A pretty average scene, but fantastic in its representation of a gay couple as really typical.

  • Who is Anthony Rapp and What is he famous for?

    Anthony Rapp has been catapulted into the headlines in recent months, but who is he and what is he most famous for?

    Anthony Rapp on the right along with his co-star Wilson Cruz.

     

    Anthony Rapp is an American actor, currently starring in the Netflix/CBS sci-fi franchise, Star Trek: Discovery. Most notably his character in Star Trek forms one part of the franchises first openly and heavily featured gay couples, Lt. Paul Stamets and Chief Medical Officer Hugh Culber.

    Rapp is a prolific theatre actor, who has starred in productions dating back to 1981 when he was just a child. It wasn’t until 1986, however, that he got his first big break when he starred, alongside Ed Harris in the Broadway production of Precious Sons. The show was critically acclaimed and it is around this time, Rapp says he met with actor Kevin Spacey. He alleges that the American Beauty actor made “sexual advances” on him. He was just 14 at the time.

    He continued to work in theatre and his theatrical CV includes three stints of Rent (he also starred in the film version), Hedwig And The Angry Inch and Little Shop Of Horrors.  

    His first film role was in 1987 at the age of 15 in Adventures In Babysitting – a successful film made by Touchstone Pictures. His film CV has 28 credits.

    His TV career didn’t really take off until 1990 – when he got a role in the made for TV film, Sky High. Since then he has had many day parts and short recurring roles on TV, but Star Trek: Discovery is the first major TV role for Rapp, where he makes up part of the principle cast.

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    Is Anthony Rapp gay?

    In 2012 Anthony Rapp was described in Metro Weekly as “one of the first openly gay men on Broadway” however, in 1997 Rapp did say that he preferred the identity “queer” rather than gay. He has a long-term boyfriend and the pair are regularly pictured together on social media.

    Why did it take Anthony Rapp so long to make allegations against Kevin Spacey?

    According to the report in Buzzfeed, Rapp had once approached a lawyer to discuss legal action against Spacey, but was told it was not a case worth pursuing. He also stated that because of the accusations levied against Harvey Weinstein that he was “really awake to the moment that we’re living in”.

    He reinforced this by saying, “Part of what allowed the Harvey situation to occur was that there was this witting and unwitting conspiracy of silence,

    “The only way these things can continue is if there’s no attention being paid to it, if it’s getting forgotten.”

    Rapp also spoke about how he felt “dread” whilst watching last year’s Tony Awards. The annual awards plays a central role in jelling the theatrical community. It is televised and boasts a world-wide audience. Last year’s awards was hosted by Spacey.

  • Kevin Spacey comes out following historic ‘sexual advance’ allegation

    The Hollywood actor, Kevin Spacey has come out as gay in a social media post, following on from allegations of historic ‘sexual advances’ on a teenage actor.

    House Of Cards actor Kevin Spacey has come out following allegations from Star Trek Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp that the actor made “sexual advances” towards him when he a teenager. Reacting to the allegations, Spacey said, that he did not remember the encounter but owed Rapp a sincere apology.

    The allegation dates back to 1986 when Spacey allegedly befriended Rapp whilst the teenager was performing along with Ed Harris in the Broadway show, Precious Sons. Rapp revealed to Buzzfeed that he was 14 at the time Spacey was 26.

    Rapp who is now 46, told Buzzfeed that he joined Spacey for a party at his Manhattan apartment saying that he was the only non-adult at the party and soon got bored. After a while, Rapp said that he wandered into the bedroom, watched TV until well past midnight. He then alleges that Spacey was standing at the bedroom door and that everyone else had left the party.

    Rapp said, that Spacey picked him up “like a groom picks up the bride over the threshold”. He continues, “But I don’t, like, squirm away initially, because I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ And then he lays down on top of me.”

    “Inappropriate drunken behaviour”

    Spacey, who has 4.92 million followers on Twitter,  responded to the report on Twitter saying,

    I’m beyond horrified to hear this story, I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been 30 years ago. But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.

    “This story has encouraged me to address other things about my life. I know that there are other stories out there about me and that some have been fueled by the fact that I have been so protective of my privacy,

    “As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women. I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life and I choose now to live as a gay man,

    “I want to deal with this honestly and openly and that starts with examining my own behavior.”

    Taking to Twitter, Rapp said,

    “I came forward with my story, standing on the shoulders of the many courageous women and men who have been speaking out to shine a light and hopefully make a difference, as they have done for me.

    “Everything I wanted to say about my experience is in that article, and I have no further comment about it at this time”.

    Both Rapp and Spacey now star in Netflix shows, Star Trek: Discovery and House Of Cards, respectively. It is unclear what, if any actions Netflix will take on either of their shows.

  • Which characters are gay in Star Trek: Discovery?

    Netflix’s new sci-fi offering is Star Trek Discovery and it’s pretty groundbreaking with its representation of minorities in media  – and includes the introduction of a gay couple.

    Which characters are gay in Star Trek: Discovery?

    The introduction of gay characters in the mainstream Star Trek universe is a relatively new idea – there was the introduction of Hikaru Sulu’s partner and daughter in the film Star Trek: Beyond, although it was a glancing scene – which didn’t expand on their story.

    Star Trek: Discovery has changed this by putting two guys, in prominent roles, into a relationship with each other. The characters are  Lt. Paul Stamets and Chief Medical Officer Hugh Culber.

    In Episode 5 the couple is introduced as they brush their teeth in their quarters and discuss their day. A pretty average scene, but fantastic in its representation of a gay couple as really typical.

    Fans of the series remarked how great it was finally getting representation on Star Trek.

    Treating gay relationships like any other

    Explaining their relationship, the actor Anthony Rapp, who plays Stamets said,

    “I’m really excited and happy when a gay character is a part of a story — especially when a gay character is created in a complex and human and non-stereotypical, interesting way, and that has certainly been the case with Stamets,

    “And you get to see his relationship. There was a little glimpse with Sulu in Beyond, and it was a nice nod.

    “But in this case, we actually get to see me with my partner in conversation, in our living quarters, you get to see our relationship over time, treated as any other relationship would be treated.”

    Are the actors who play Stamets and Culber gay in real life?

    Anthony Rapp who plays Lt. Paul Stamets in Star Trek: Discovery said in a 1997 interview with Oasis magazine, that he identified as “queer” rather than “gay” saying that, “I don’t want to get into labels, but I’ve never labelled myself except to say I’m queer. The thing that’s been most important to me to be out about is that I have been in loving relationships with men…I haven’t said ‘I am gay.’ Because the truth is that I’ve also been in love with women, although the truth is I do think I’m primarily homosexual…”

    Wilson Cruz, who plays Chief Medical Officer Hugh Culber identifies as gay and is an LGBT+ advocate and even joined the board of directors of GLAAD in 1997. In 2012 he became the National Spokesperson and Strategic Giving Officer at the organisation. 

    You can watch Star Trek: Discovery now on Netflix

  • Star Trek had not one but two franchise firsts in the last episode

    Star Trek Discovery is pretty groundbreaking…

    Not just because the ship looks incredible, the strong female lead and a gay couple – with a storyline… but now they’ve gone into the final frontier – the f-bomb and beyond.

    Yes, some fans were left stunned after Monday night’s episode (episode 5) when not one but two F-bombs were dropped, by two characters. Cadet Tily (Mary Wiseman) was the first person to ever say the word, followed by Lt. Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp).

    Rapp told Indiewire that it was “f**king cool” to say f**k… saying, “We were aware of it, and we embraced it, and we had a blast with it” .

    Too right.

    The other first was the scene between Lt Stamets and his partner, Doctor Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz) having a normal, but cute, conversation in their living quarters. Previously there has only been snatches of gay couples in the Star Trek universe, but they got a full scene, being normal, brushing their teeth together…

    Speaking about his character, Rapp said,

    “I’m really excited and happy when a gay character is a part of a story — especially when a gay character is created in a complex and human and non-stereotypical, interesting way, and that has certainly been the case with Stamets,

    “And you get to see his relationship. There was a little glimpse with Sulu in Beyond, and it was a nice nod.

    “But in this case, we actually get to see me with my partner in conversation, in our living quarters, you get to see our relationship over time, treated as any other relationship would be treated.”
    The couple even got a nod from George Takei, Star Trek’s original, Sulu

    Bravo Discovery!

     

    You can catch up with Star Trek Discovery on Netflix in the UK.