On Dec. 3 , Holly Robinson Peet (The Talk), Wilson Cruz, Chaz Bono, Steven Weber, Ed Begley Jr. and Amber Heard (Drive Angry 3D, Rum Diary)—who came out publicly at the event, for the first time—were among celebrities out in Los Angeles in support of the 25th anniversary of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).
GLAAD at 25 took a look back at the organization’s work in news, entertainment and online media to advance equality for gay and lesbian Americans. Jonathan Murray, executive producer of The Real World, Road Rules and Project Runway, was honored with the Pioneer Award.
Below, filmmakers Renee Sotile and Mary Jo Godges of Traipsing Thru Films recorded comments from many of the stars for The Red Carpet. Celebs shared their opinions on why GLAAD is needed and gay images that made an impression on them.
“If public opinion doesn’t change our laws won’t change,” says Amber Heard, who attended with her girlfriend and believes in doing her part to influence those opinions.
Ed Begley Jr., the green-living actor-activist, talked about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, saying “You don’t have to be straight to shoot straight…. Enough already with the discrimination.”
In order of appearance: Wilson Cruz, Holly Robinson Peete, Amber Heard, Ed Bagley, Jr, Doris Roberts, Steve Weber, Chaz Bono. GLAAD is the nation's LGBT media advocacy and anti-defamation organization.
Is this it really. Chaz for spokesperson.... No No No She sucks and makes my mom refer to any gay girl as a CHAZ this sucks same as 10 years ago. GLADD get someone else to represent gay population than CHAZX BONO PLEASE ...she is no hero and doesnt represent our people that have class style and culture. Quit with this BAD BRANDING of girls that like girls . Not all of us are seeking a operation, we like being a girl... Is that ok these days?? She sucks Im sick of her giving us normal chicksa BAD REPutation.
Dec 18, 2010 05:43 am
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reginaparis
Being a photographer that attended the Gladd events for several years I feel justified to gripe. The Gay Media and icons hit their stride in 2000 and completley faulterd after bush took office. Regardless I remember the days of positive images everywhere in magazines called the Advocate, the Ln and HRC. I worked for all of them for free trying to promote a positve image of gay people. Bush is gone but the bad images of gays are back. Sterotypes that dont match the progress of our people is making me sick everyday.
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Is this it really. Chaz for spokesperson.... No No No She sucks and makes my mom refer to any gay girl as a CHAZ this sucks same as 10 years ago. GLADD get someone else to represent gay population than CHAZX BONO PLEASE ...she is no hero and doesnt represent our people that have class style and culture. Quit with this BAD BRANDING of girls that like girls . Not all of us are seeking a operation, we like being a girl... Is that ok these days?? She sucks Im sick of her giving us normal chicksa BAD REPutation.
Being a photographer that attended the Gladd events for several years I feel justified to gripe. The Gay Media and icons hit their stride in 2000 and completley faulterd after bush took office. Regardless I remember the days of positive images everywhere in magazines called the Advocate, the Ln and HRC. I worked for all of them for free trying to promote a positve image of gay people. Bush is gone but the bad images of gays are back. Sterotypes that dont match the progress of our people is making me sick everyday.