ABC’s Stephanopoulos Trivializes Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey Kiss
February 22, 2010
Ewan McGregor appeared on last Friday’s edition of ABC’s Good Morning America to promote his two new films, Ghost Writer and the upcoming LGBT-centered film I Love You Phillip Morris. During the interview, a photo was shown of McGregor kissing his Phillip Morris costar, Jim Carrey in Paris, where they were knighted in the National Order of Arts and Letters at the Ministry of Culture. Several crew members could clearly be heard laughing on the set while GMA host, George Stephanopoulos asked, “What was that about?”
The photo that was shown for comedic value on Good Morning America.
Without missing a beat, McGregor responded, “Well that’s just two men kissing,” as Stephanapoulos joined in on the laughter while McGregor continued, “In this age, in 2010, it’s extraordinary that it’s still an object of humor.”
Stephanopoulos interrupted McGregor, saying “You weren’t just kissing, you were kind of making out there.” McGregor responded, “No, that’s a kiss. That’s just a kiss.”
Good Morning America is America’s second highest rated morning news show, with an average of 4 million viewers. By attempting to make an issue out of the kiss and by joining in on the laughter, Stephanopoulos perpetuates the idea that being gay is a joke. GLAAD applauds McGregor for standing up to Stephanopoulos’ trivial display and will be reaching out to ABC to voice concerns about the tone of these questions.
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From a press conference with Jim Carrey about his new film I Love You Phillip Morris, to a look at the homophobia in communities of color in La MISSION, to a viewing party of the inauguration, the GLAAD Queer Lounge, sponsored by ABSOLUT Vodka, during Sundance and Slamdance was a resounding success.
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I Love You Phillip Morris at Queer Lounge
January 19, 2009
Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor joined us at Queer Lounge this afternoon to hold the official press conference for their new film, I Love You Phillip Morris. The movie, which casts Carrey and McGregor as lovers and soul mates, has already received a ton of industry buzz before its premiere last night.
Though Carrey and McGregor are the stars of the film, actor Rodrigo Santoro, who plays Carrey’s other lover, joined the two at the table. Also in attendance: producer Andrew Lazar, screenwriter/director John Requa, director Glenn Ficarra and Europa Corp’s Luc Besson.
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I Love You Phillip Morris
December 22, 2008
LGBT Content: Gay
Genre: Comedy
Rating: NR
Director: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
Writer: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
Starring: Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Rodrigo Santoro, Leslie Mann
Distributor: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Synopsis: Based on a remarkable true story, a local Texas cop turns to a life of fraud after coming out of the closet, which eventually lands him in prison. There he falls in love with the titular inmate Phillip Morris, and begins a series of daring escape attempts to reunite with his soon-released lover.
Premiering at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival
Screening Times
Sunday, January 18, 9:30 pm Eccles Theatre, Park City
Monday, January 19, 9:15 am Eccles Theatre, Park City
Tuesday, January 20, 9:00 pm Tower Theatre, SLC
Saturday, January 24, 6:00 pm Screening Room, Sundance Resort
Carrey Hits on Ellen, Misses on Letterman
December 18, 2008
Jim Carrey has been busy promoting his film Yes Man, which opens on Friday. As he’s made his way through various talk shows, the actor, who plays a gay man in the upcoming comedy I Love You Phillip Morris, has been uneven when speaking about LGBT issues.
Let’s start with the good: Ellen.
Carrey told the host his personal life has been altered after appearing in Yes Man. Right off the bat, the actor told her, “Pretty much I’ve said yes to everything but Proposition 8.” Check out the clip here:
And now the bad: The Late Show with David Letterman
As you will see, Carrey makes a cringe-worthy joke about not hugging a “dude.” Judge for yourself:
While he’s out saying “yes,” in our opinion, this is one gag Carrey should have said no to, and we hope that it’s not an indication of the kind of late-night press junket appearances the actor will find himself in when he’s out promoting a film where he’s actually playing a gay man.
Letterman, meanwhile, seems to think he’s pushing the envelope lately when it comes to gay banter. He gave James Franco a hard time for kissing Sean Penn in Milk, and now says “They’re so gay,” about Carrey’s “Tub Time” gag with Larry King. Note to Dave: Not funny, offensive.
Only time will tell, but it is our hope that once Phillip Morris hits theaters in 2009, Carrey will treat his character — and the gay community — with the dignity and respect it deserves.
