Rupert Everett is gay actor who is probably best known for his role in the 1998 film My Best Friend’s Wedding. He recently made some remarks against gay parenting that have resulted in threats on his life. What exactly did he say? The Huffington Post has his exact words:
[My mom] thinks children need a father and a mother and I agree with her… I can’t think of anything worse than being brought up by two gay dads… Some people might not agree with that. Fine! That’s just my opinion.
The article goes on to talk about the backlash that Everett is getting from gay rights groups. They are predictably displeased with Everett’s departure from orthodoxy. Read the rest here.