Do I even need to elaborate on who and what I’m talking about? I didn’t think so. And yes, I’ve asked that same question to myself and to a couple of other fans. My conclusion from all that I’ve seen and heard: I don’t know if Richard Armitage is gay.
Awhile back I was talking to another fan, whom I greatly respect and who is fairly conservative about these things, and she said, “You know, if I found out he was, I don’t think it would matter to me. I did have to ask myself if it would ruin my enjoyment of his roles, and it just wasn’t that important to me.” After all the statements and questions that have come my way and after wondering about it myself on several occasions, that about sums it up for me too. I like him as an actor, and that’s enough for me.
What I don’t like are the squabbles which ensue from all the speculation. However, there is a silver lining to everything. LOL!
For those who have not been privy, I present RA’s girlfriend, Camella. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. :D
Note: I wrote this post and a companion post a long time ago but have debated about the timing of publishing. Given another post recently published, I think today is a good day. Companion piece will come sometime in the future. Maybe tomorrow, or maybe much later. Not sure yet.
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If my tailbone wasn’t still painin’ me, I think I WOULD be rolling on the floor, laughing my f***in’ a*s off!
Oh, Camella! But he was looking awfully happy with his “pony” in that video . . .
As for me, and I think we’ve discussed this before, honestly, straight or gay, it doesn’t matter. He’s a great actor and, I believe, a good human being and I have enormous respect. admiration and adoration for the man.
I have to agree with the Squee post, if discovering his sexual orientation was not to your liking would make you refuse to ever watch his work again, you ain’t much of a fan to begin with, honeychild.
If he were gay, you should not only like him as an actor but like him as a person. From what we all know about Richard Armitage, the person, that should be easy to do.
Excellent post. Amen to what Angie said too.
The point was not whether he is liked as a person. It was whether or not his roles would be ruined if he were gay. As for me, I already like Richard Armitage as a person — at least what I know of him. His sexual preference would not alter that for me. It’s sad I have to clarify that after almost two years of blogging about the guy.
Frenzy, you are fearless tonight! lol
It does not matter to me too. I am leaning towards it being a very strong possibility but I could not care less. I will always love JT, GoG and of JP and i suspect that I will be loving a dwarf named Thorin too.
Gracie, I appreciate the compliment, but this is not fearless. Being fearless would be stating that it would matter.Frankly, I’m stating the PC line, but I mean it. I don’t give a rat’s ass for PC. Actually, I despise it. It’s just in this case, I happen to hold what would be considered the PC view.
I should say stating publicly that it would matter would be a kind of fearlessnes.
I’ve got plenty more to say on this subject, but I’m not sure I’m going to make another post tonight about it.
I think PC in the RA world would be not addressing it. You know what else may not be PC, saying that i would probably feel a twinge of jealousy of anyone he were to love. For a minute and a half, then of course I would get over it.
I hope he’s gay, straight and everything in between!
I’m surprised there isn’t a NotRichardArmitagesGirlfriend or FakeRichardArmitageGirlfriend on Twitter ;)
RA’s sexual preference would have no bearing on the role he is playing (in my opinion). Acting is all a fantasy, and we watch television and movies to escape for a while. His acting ability is such that he makes every character believable which is why we all have a favorite character we lust after more than others. Even if he was gay and playing a straight romantic interest in some project, I’d still be saying what a fine looking man he is, and just enjoy the fantasy. A true “fan” appreciates and values the person’s acting ability and what he/she brings to the story in making it believable. The “groupie” just sees the surface and can’t get past the face. Fortunately, for this “fan”, RA just happens to be easy on the eyes, too!:)
Honestly I don’t care, I just hope he has someone loving in his life. From the small insights we get to read about him he seems a witty, thoughtful and charming man. Gay bi or straight, I would definitely shout him a drink if I was ever in the situation to able to so.
“a ciascuno il suo e godersi la vita!”
to each his own and enjoy life!
I apologize for making you “sadly” clarify. (What a chore!) I admit that I did miss your point. However, I should point out that you shouldn’t assume that every person who comments has followed you for two years. I haven’t, and I don’t read every single post you put out there. Don’t think I’ll comment in the future. I seem to have offended you, and I wouldn’t want that to happen again.
I wish you peace, love, understanding, & tolerance.
First of all, I gotta say…Kate those are rocking shoes!!!
Yep, what you said, Frenz, in your post. Right on. Right on!
Tully,
I don’t assume anything about how often someone reads my blog. If I got into that game, I would drive myself mad. But you’re not a stranger to me and vice versa. So yeah, I was surprised that you were somehow insulted on behalf of Richard Armitage by what I said in my piece, and candidly, it ticked me off. Maybe because I”m tired. Lame excuse but the truth. Usually I don’t get ticked off so easily.
Pax. and let’s move on?
Mersguy,
That is what I dearly hope for him–someone loving in his life, a true partner. I don’t want him to miss out on that. Whether that special someone is a he or a she is none of my business.
I want him to be happy and fulfilled in both his professional and his private lives, just as I would wish for anyone I truly care about.
Kate,
Exactly. Acting is creating an illusion, it’s becoming someone else for a time and it allows the viewer to be transported into different times, places and realities. I could and will never stop loving sexy, smouldering Sir Guy, enigmatic Lucas, tough, tender and heroic Sgt. Porter , sunny and sweet Harry . . .all wonderful characters crafted by a pretty terrific human being. I won’t love or lust after or adore any of them one whit less if their creator turns out to bat for the other team.
Okay, sorry for ticking you off. I’m Insulted on behalf of Richard Armitage? Honestly, I don’t get that. No, we’re not strangers, but candidly, you’d be surprised at how little time I spend on your blog. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t say that to annoy or offend. It simply has to do with all that I’m having to deal with in my life right now. Maybe, I’m a little tired too. Enough said.
Truce, and yes, let us move on.
I’m about to hit the hay, but I want to make it clear that I’m not upset with anyone and hope no one is upset with me. I do think that there’s a dynamic that’s usually at work in a discussion like this, and I’m going to talk about it in another post which I wrote about a year and a half ago. For now, nite all.
Tully,
We cross-posted. I have absolutely no problem with you. If I took that you were offended and you weren’t, my apologies. And I so understand about other things going on, and please don’t think I would take offense at you not having time nor inclination to read this blog. Frankly, this place is a stress reliever for me — first and foremost. Secondly, it’s a little bit of an experiment and one which does not involve my neck being on the line. Thank heaven! :D
Take care, Frenz
As you may know, I have been a fan of Richard Armitage since he played a Roman centurion in “Cleopatra” in 1999.
I have never wondered about his sexuality until I started reading some of these blogs! And the reason is, as some of you have said, it just doesn’t matter to me one way or the other. Whatever makes Richard happy is fine with me – BTW, I’m ancient and neither American nor English.
Richard is a magnificent actor and just gets better with age. Sure he is a beautiful, sexy hunk but I’m more impressed with his intelligence, his wacky sense of humour, his attentiveness to his interviewers (and to other cast members, etc.), and his ability to articulate his thoughts and feelings so well. Give me a man who can listen as well as he can talk and I’m a goner!
So, yeah – gay, bi or straight or…. even ..maybe…asexual? – I’ll be following his career until I kick the bucket!
Camella had me rolling on the floor laughing with her- Thanks to the person who sent the chocolate underwear, they went down nicely…. LOL LOL!!! That was beyond insane! Toooo funny!
Regarding the whole: Is he? Isn’t he? Don’t know, don’t care. Either way, he’s wonerful!
Kate and mersguy , I totally agree with your posts.You have said exactly what I mean so I don’t insist. A french woman singer who’s gay , said that she didn’t like the word homosexual but prefer the word homosensual. I agree so I can say that the homosensuality of Richard wouldn’t change anything for me , my tenderness , my love , my admiration and my respect (and my sexy dreams LOL) would be exactly the same. As a fan I would to know many things about his private life but in the same time I like that he don’t use this private life for his career (as others actors show their childs , their wives…to make publicity). He’s professional and discreet , I love it. Richard is a gentleman , a great actor and he’s absolutely gorgeous , it’s all good for me.
I believe him. And he said-indirectly-that he is not gay!
I worked with Richard years ago when I was a student working in my summer holidays. He was a lovely guy then and had a lovely long term boyfriend who was a singer. I haven’t seen Richard for maybe 15 years and don’t know if he goes out with guys or girls now but one thing I know is he’s a very nice bloke who deserves all his success.
The “Camella” post just put it all in perspective! :D As a goat, I live in hope…
And a terrific actor is a terrific actor.
Love from a Capricorn
I would to complete my post : RAfrenzy your question is very interesting (it’s true we heard all and the contrary , and we have some conradictory intuitions : sometimes I think he is , sometimes I think he ‘s not) and whereas the answer won’t change anything , I would to know , some day , to know him better (but only if Richard want to let us know).
hahaahaaahaahahahaha… Oh my god, I cried with laughter from that post. I thought Camella was a horse until she confirmed she’s a camel.
I’ve approved comments that state he isn’t gay and those that state he is. I hope that everyone would respect someone’s opinion if it’s yes or no and not just I don’t know or don’t care. Since neither of these commenters is using ad hominem toward Richard Armitage nor anyone here, I felt they were fine.
Marc, It’s fair to say we don’t know each other, and I have put a nice warning about anyone attacking anyone else which I hope that others will heed, and I was specifically thinking of them not attacking you when I said it.
But it’s okay for them to question you. I don’t consider that an attack. Frankly, it’s a tough thing to have someone that no one knows coming with a comment like yours and all of us receive it without a qualm. Despite that, thanks for commenting, and although I do not know Richard Armitage personally and doubt I ever will, he seems like a nice guy from what I do know of him.
I couldn’t care less. He’s a gorgeous, darling man and a fabulous actor regardless of his sexual orientation.
Personally, I think that’s the best approach, Mezz.
Since I’ve checked Marc’s email address and it’s invalid, that throws his comment into suspicion, and really, that is the problem with this kind of discussion in cyber space. Anyone can say just about anything without accountability to it, which means it’s immaterial despite its potential for creating an uproar. I like to think the people who read my blog are not the kind to get in an uproar, and in fact, I don’t think there is but one case of that happening. Thank you, all!
I approved his comment before checking his id because I figured no matter what, I could make a point about definitive statements.
The truth is that we like an actor named Richard Armitage, who may or may not be gay. I’m finding that it really doesn’t matter to my enjoyment of watching him perform, but then I’m a rabid fan who would quite naturally think and say that.
You are right about people saying things without any accountability on the net.
I second everything else you said as well.
So this Marc worked with Richard? Happy bastard!:)
Some people just have luck! :D
I worked with two unattractive guys, one of them was fumbled in the nose,constantly!
Oh man, you start encroaching into my territory and get into a huge flaming war.
Oh my gosh, I don’t want to encroach into anyone’s territory. :D And definitely don’t want a flame war — huge or otherwise. LOL!
Joanna, I almost hurt myself laughing. Happy bastard indeed! LOL!!
Camella’s post provokes spasm with laughter,RAFrenzy! Thank you!:D
Richard has a good taste, this camell apears to be sexy.:)
They say that the brain is sexy!;)
I seem to recall these questions also persist for actor Kevin Spacey (albeit more openly and much more aggressively). I don’t suppose this has had any impact on your daughter’s perception of him? Might he have been hotter than 1,000,000 suns if he was confirmed straight, whereas now he is only hotter than 10,000 suns? ;)
I’ve never asked my daughter about those rumors. But if she thought he might be gay, she would probably make a joke and say, “Oh he would never be gay if he met me!” and then she would laugh. Yeah, I can totally hear her saying that. Whatever she would say, I doubt she would be down about it. That’s not her way, and her thing with Kevin Spacey is very cerebral anyway.
With respect to Richard Armitage, my other daughter was appalled when someone said he might be gay. She said, “Oh no, no, no, no, no he can’t be gay!” It did bum her out to think of it and for reasons that Traxy mentioned in her previous post about the subject: http://www.thesqueee.co.uk/2011/03/what-if-richard-armitage-was-gay.html
I think if he were I wouldn’t be the least bit bothered. I’ve had guy friends who are gay and to be honest I’m more comfortable with them than straight guys. There aren’t any possibilities there so there aren’t any weird feelings between you both, it’s just simple.
If RA were gay, yeah he wouldn’t be attracted to me but at least he’ll be a great friend ;)
If we ever met.
I don’t care if Richard is gay or not. He’s a very good actor and that’s the most important. ;-)
Wait, wait! Who’s Camella???
so he is or is not going to be able to take me to prom? You’re not being clear, Frenz.
He’s taking you!
Funny how this particular discussion tends to pull out all kinds of posters who have never been heard from before (sorry, Marc, if I’ve just missed you on this blog. But you sure aren’t a regular poster here). Seems to be a topic that generates a lot of strong feelings.
For me, I just hope he has (or finds) someone special to spend his life with.
Oh, linklove. Cheers, Frenz!
You know what I find really interesting? … What Katryn said. What if he was actually asexual? Now, how would THAT make you feel? :D Have been thinking about that one recently, and now I know when to make a post about it.
I’ve been thinking about that too!! It’s part of my companion post! LOL! We need to talk. :D
I don’t know if you’re aware of a programme called “Playing it straight”, in a mix of guys compete for selection by a single female. She has to ensure she eventually picks a straight guy who she’ll share the prize money with, if she picks a guy whose gay he wins all the money. To be honest I ended up recording the last few episodes and only watching the selection process at end. On last episode I was sure she’d narrowed her choice to a straight guy and a gay guy. I was right, however whilst she correctly picked the straight guy I had been convinced he was gay!
My point is that it’s not easy to tell whether someone is gay or not and whilst it shouldn’t matter the existance of this sort of programme highlights our curioisity about others sexuality. No doubt in twenty years time we’ll be viewing this programme in a similar way to non-PC shows of the 70′s!
I don’t know why Richard prefers to evade the subject of his sexuality. But a comment by another celebrity who was wrongly identified as gay may be relevant. He was asked why he wasn’t suing the paper that made the comment and his reply was that he had gay friends and no problems with being identified as gay and it would be offensive to suggest otherwise.