Stanley Tucci Says It’s “Okay” For Straight Actors To Play Gay Roles
Stanley Tucci appeared on BBC Radio 4's 'Desert Island Discs' and weighed in on the debate about straight actors playing gay characters. The Oscar nominee, who has been married to Emily Blunt's sister since 2012, played gay roles in "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006) and "Supernova" (2020) and received critical acclaim for both performances."Obviously, I think it's okay," Tucci said of straight actors playing gay roles. “I'm always very flattered when gay men come up to me and talk about 'The Devil Wears Prada' or talk about 'Supernova' and say, 'That was so beautiful,' you know, 'You did it the…
