Actor Lee Pace has spoken out about his sexual orientation following an awkward interview last week in W magazine, in which it appeared he was coming out begrudgingly.
Pace clarified the situation in a series of tweets on Monday morning.
Said Pace: “In a recent phone interview, I was asked questions that I wasn't expecting and found myself momentarily at a loss for the right words. My privacy is important to me, so I protect it. When interviewed by the media, I keep the focus on my work. As a member of the queer community, I understand the importance of living openly, being counted, and happily owning who I am. That's how I've always lived my life……just as it's been important to me to portray queer characters with dignity for my entire career: A Soldier's Girl (Showtime. 2003). The Normal Heart (Broadway. 2011). Halt and Catch Fire (AMC. 2014-2017). Angels in America. (Broadway. NOW.) Onward, with Pride.”
As a member of the queer community, I understand the importance of living openly, being counted, and happily owning who I am. That's how I've always lived my life…
— Lee Pace (@leepace) March 5, 2018
…just as it's been important to me to portray queer characters with dignity for my entire career: A Soldier's Girl (Showtime. 2003). The Normal Heart (Broadway. 2011). Halt and Catch Fire (AMC. 2014-2017). Angels in America. (Broadway. NOW.)
Onward, with Pride.— Lee Pace (@leepace) March 5, 2018
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— Lee Pace (@leepace) March 5, 2018
Pace is starring as Joe Pitt in the Broadway revival of Tony Kushner's iconic play Angels in America.