Closeted (gay) actors formerly on the soaps

[Paul Raven]

The closest Meryl got to a soap was her brother  in law's wife, Maeve Kincaid. I wonder how close they were and ever discussed their careers?

Edited June 25, 2024 by Paul Raven

[Maxim]

 She is known for starring in the HBO period drama series The Gilded Age

 

[Contessa Donatella]

Looked & looked. Did not find one. 

[Maxim]

https://people.com/louisa-jacobson-meryl-streep-daughter-goes-instagram-official-girlfriend-8668638

Meryl Streep's Daughter Louisa Jacobson Goes Instagram Official with Girlfriend: 'Entering the Joyful New Era'

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I have to watch The Gilded age!

I am so happy for Louisa!

[Contessa Donatella]

Not that it is the same thing, not at all, but I believe there are still "people" like agents, managers etc. who tell daytime actors who have moved on to primetime or film to hide their daytime beginnings. 

I was thinking about Adam Harrington & I thought, well, I wondered, why doesn't his boyfriend make him get a decent haircut?! But, it seems that Frank likes the way he looks so maybe he is a type. 

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[Mona Kane Croft]

OMG, I love Adam Harrington's haircut.  He is beautiful.  So much sexier than all these high-and-tights, fades, and buzz-cuts most of the men younger than 70 seem to have these days. Gimme some long-ish hair parted in the middle.  I apologize for gushing . . .  

[Contessa Donatella]

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To me, he looks so much better with less hair, nicely styled, nothing drastic ... do you at all see what I mean? If not, it's okay. 

Edited June 25, 2024 by Contessa Donatella
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[Mona Kane Croft]

Well, he is certainly a handsome man.  But I still prefer his current hair style on GH.  Long-ish and parted in the middle.  Oh Lordy . . .

Like most things, it all just a matter of taste. So neither of us is wrong.

Edited June 26, 2024 by Mona Kane Croft

[TheyStartedOnSoaps]

Another World 1975 - Liz Matthews (Irene Dailey) out on a date with Dr. Gavin (William Roerick)

In real-life Irene Dailey was a lesbian and William Roerick was gay - both with long-time partners

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[j swift]

Is it still a topic of discussion, or has the conversation evolved, regarding social media reactions to actors being cast in LGBTQ+ roles who do not identify as queer in real life? I remember there being significant debate in recent years about whether straight actors were taking opportunities away from LGBTQ+ performers, especially given the limited representation available.

So, I found it interesting that a recently fired GH actress, known for playing lesbian characters in multiple projects, didn't seem to face criticism for not being queer herself. It appears that audiences are more focused on supporting lesbian love stories, regardless of the actor's personal identity.

I assume we are all cool with gay actors playing straight roles.  But, I am still a stickler for representation being used as opportunity for queer performers.  And, I don't think it is too much to ask that at least one partner in a gay romance story be cast with a gay actor.  DOOL may be worthy of criticism on many fronts, but at least they get this issue correctly most of the time.

Edited August 20, 2024 by j swift

[Contessa Donatella]

I know that a big reason DAYS used Nancy & Craig for that late in life realization sl was because the actor was gay. I thought the sl was ruined because the choice of couple was so totally wrong because of the context of OG Nancy & Craig & Nancy being a BBW. I don't have any problem at all with gays being cast in gay roles but that was one time where they picked the wrong gay. 

You're right about casting being different for the gals. I'm not sure why that is. 

[jasonminer1974]

What's the deal with Tamara Braun?

[Contessa Donatella]

I wasn't aware of her having a deal. What is it you're thinking of?

[jasonminer1974]

Is she gay?