Tyler James Williams set the record straight about his sexuality while delivering a clear message about the LGBTQ community during Pride Month.
The Hollywood star rose to fame as the adorable child star who starred as the title character in the UPN sitcom, “Everybody Hates Chris,” which was adapted from the life of comedian Chris Rock. Williams has remained relevant ever since, with his most recent role as Gregory Eddie in “Abbott Elementary” rekindling fans’ adoration for him.
However, with her new rise in Hollywood came the usual rumors about her personal life, and the Golden Globe winner took time to clear the air.
Tyler James Williams Warns About Sexuality Speculation
Since his return to the limelight, the “Let It Shine” actor has received speculation that he is gay, possibly due to his fashion style that embraces feminine undertones. Finally fed up with the chatter, Williams took to her Instagram Story to issue a statement.
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“Normally, I wouldn’t address things like this, but I felt like it was because the conversation was bigger than me,” he began. “I’m not gay, but I think the culture of trying to “find” some kind of hidden trait or behavior that closeted people “release” is dangerous.
The 30-year-old explained that the concept of “overanalyzing” someone’s behavior in an attempt to capture them as part of the LGBTQ+ community contributes to the “anxiety” that plagues people in the queer community who feel afraid to live in their truth.
“It makes most pedestrian conversations and interactions in space feel less safe for our gay brothers and sisters and those who might question,” he warned. William also noted that such behavior “reinforces the stereotypes that many straight men have to live by that are often unrealistic, lack freedom, and limit individual expression.”
Tying his message into Pride Month, which is typically celebrated in June, Williams noted that he has worked hard to ensure that his platform rejects such archetypes of what being gay or straight should be. “Being straight doesn’t look one way. Being gay doesn’t look one-way,” advised the New Yorker.
He went on to warn that while conversations that speculate about someone’s sexuality may seem harmless and fun, it sends a “dangerous message” to those struggling with the issue. “I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.”
Williams’ statement took an encouraging tone as she celebrated Pride Month. “Happy Pride to all our brothers, sisters, and queer and wondering individuals. I pray that you feel seen in a way that makes you feel safe in celebration this month,” she wrote.
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As an ally, “The Walking Dead” actor pledged to remain committed to helping where he can and “helping to foster a future where we are all accepted and given permission to be who we are.”
A Historical View of the Williams Relationship
Despite being in the spotlight since she was four years old, the Emmy nominee is humble and private about her personal life, especially her romantic relationships. Nevertheless, he has been linked to several famous women in the industry in his over two decades of career.
According to reports, Williams dated singer Karina Pasian for a long time before they broke up in 2015. It’s unclear when they got engaged, but the “Detroit” star appeared in Parsian’s music video for his 2014 hit song, “Solitaire.” He is also her date at several red carpet events.
Another seemingly famous public relationship the Hollywood star was involved in was with fellow actress Anastasia Baranova. The couple was linked around 2017 and even made a feature on each other’s Instagram pages. However, no party has confirmed or denied the romantic relationship.
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As for who Williams is currently dating, she told GQ in March 2022 that she is single, citing her fame as the reason she doesn’t enjoy a deep relationship. “I also never got a chance to introduce myself to anyone,” he said. “There’s something interesting when I see people, and I’m like, ‘Damn, you all met, and he doesn’t know anything about you. You can only give him who you are now.’”
However, the actor, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, did not give up on finding the right one. In a November 2022 interview, she revealed that she uses the dating app Raya, which is popular among celebrities.
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
