John Barrowman says people worried about their sexuality ruining their career are ‘living in another century’
The openly gay actor called for people to come out to help young people struggling
By Steve Brown
Words: Steve Brown
John Barrowman said people who are worried their sexuality is going to ruin their career they are ‘living in another century’.
The TV and theatre star married his partner Scott Gill back in 2013 – after entering a civil partnership in 2006 – and despite revealing he has lost out on jobs because of his sexuality, he has hit back at those who are in still in the closet due to fear of repercussions.
He told The Sun: “If people are fearful of coming out because of their job, they’re stupid because of their job, they’re stupid because there are so many ways and people around to protect them now and if they come out, whether they[‘re sportsman or they are in Hollywood.
“There are so many people who really don’t care anymore who you sleep with.
“If you’re worried it’s going to affect your career, you’re living in another century.”
He also called for people in all careers to come out to help young people struggling with their sexuality.
Barrowman continued: “The thing I say to people who, if they are reading this, is think of how many young lives you will save and change if you as a prominent person in your field whether it be sports, in television and business, that if you come out and be your true self and show that you can be successful and can live your life and not worry about stereotype, you are going to help maybe that one kid who is struggling and possibly on the verge of doing something drastic in their life because they feel they are shut down and can’t be who they are.
“That’s the thing I look at when I’m speaking on my soapbox or playing a character who is gay or bisexual, is help that one person to be their own self.
“The person who does it is going to make history.”