Anna Paquin shrugs off the suggestion that she did anything remarkable when she came out as bisexual earlier this year in a PSA: ”I’m not someone who endlessly talks about her personal life for no reason, but obviously, as someone who identifies as bisexual, those are issues I really care about — and frankly, I don’t see why everyone doesn’t care about them,” Anna told Zap2It. “So when I was asked to participate in that PSA (for True Colors First, a gay rights organization), it was just an obvious, ‘Well, of course I will.’”
Anna’s announcement received so many hits that the site crashed the day it was released.
“It wasn’t like it was a big secret,” Anna continued. “It was just a cause I cared about and privately supported, but not one that I had ever had an opportunity to speak out about in a way that would be useful. Obviously I know that one person’s voice doesn’t necessarily do that much, but I just wanted to do my bit.”
Her announcement didn’t come as a surprise to her True Blood boss, Alan Ball, who is openly gay himself: ”I thought that was really brave, and I say ‘good for her,’” Ball says. “I like the fact that she doesn’t feel the need to keep that hidden, and she was sort of saying, ‘This is who I am and I am doing this because I want to make a stand for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, and equal rights for all’… But I don’t think it’s that big a deal, really. I was aware of this before, but when I heard that she had made that announcement, I just said, ‘Good for you.’”
Speaking up for your cause is an admirable action. We should all follow Anna’s lead and do more of it.
great pic, gorgeous dress (as usual) and Stephen’s earring also looks cool. A very HOT couple.
Anna should be proud of herself, it’s amazing how many people can’t or aren’t willing to do the same.
I just love that picture. Best looking and romantic couple in Hollywood.
When I first read the title I thought it said ” I Just Wanted To Do My Bill” : )
And I’m sure she does just that, aem….every chance she gets! :-P Well I would too, wouldn’t you? ;-P
I’m afraid he would have to have me surgically removed from his body if he was mine. ;-P
Sorry, got off subject a bit there.
“Just wanted to do my Bill” -he he!
I love how active so many of the cast are in various causes. It’s one thing to be attractive and good at your job, which they are, but to reach beyond that and try to make the world a better place is admirable.
I just love that picture of them. It’s one of those “aw those two really love each other” pictures. I admire Anna for speaking up for something she believes in. If more people did that, maybe we’d have a world full of more tolerant people. You’re not born with hate, you’re taught hate. Congrats Anna on speaking your mind!
Good on you, Anna!
mmm look @ stephens amazing blue eyes….gorgeous!!!
What a handsome-beautiful couple they are!
I’m proud too of Anna for speakiing out on this personal subject to help others.
Is it weird I can’t decide if I should have an opinion on this or not?