Saturday, May 16, 2009

Voice for Equality: Richard Gere


Actor Richard Gere came to prominence in 1980 in the film American Gigolo, which established him as a leading man and sex symbol. He later starred in several blockbusters, including An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman, Primal Fear, and Chicago, for which he won aGolden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award.

On May 30, 2009, Gere spoke out for same-sex rights in support of his gay brother. Accroding to Gere, there is “no reason” why individuals like his younger brother David should be denied the same rights as straight couples. He said,

 

"My brother is gay and he got married in that brief period when gay marriage was allowed in California. He has two great kids and is a wonderful father."


Nominated for Voices for Equality by: Scott

 

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