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andyDisney star Joshua Bassett faced homophobia after coming out
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Although he never felt like he needed to ”˜come out’ the High School Musical: The Musical star Joshua Bassett has revealed he experienced homophobia for the first time ever after he came out publicly.

Speaking with Attitude, Bassett said he is now feeling “liberated” after coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community earlier this year.

“This was the first time where I was subjected to a lot of homophobia,” Bassett explained to Attitude.

“You know, I seem ”˜straight’ to everyone I meet, pretty much, and I have had to see that [homophobia] first-hand.”

“Seeing that put things into perspective, of how far along we aren’t yet; I thought we were a lot further on than we are,” he said.

The 20 year old actor/singer said he is feeling optimistic and inspired.

“People can hate me forever and say the nastiest thing possible, but it will not change a thing, because you need to stand tall and face those people as an advocate for all the people without a voice,” explained.

“Ultimately, all that garbage melts away from one story, let alone thousands of people telling me I’ve changed their life ”“ which is wild, but a crazy honor.”

Bassett first opened up about his identity in May, after an interview where he openly shared his admiration for Harry Styles went viral.

“What I admire about Harry Styles is that he is a very classy man, and he’s also very well rounded and he kind of does it all, acting, singing, fashion,” during an interview with Clever News. “I think that he’s just a nice guy who doesn’t say too much but when he talks, it matters.”

As social media lit up with questions about his comments, the 20-year-old followed up with an uplifting message on Instagram.

“It’s 2021. We are the generation of love & growth, it’s time we start acting like it. whether you love me, hate me, or damn me to hell, i love you all the same,” he captioned the video post. “it’s ok to still be figuring out who you are. life’s too short to let ignorance and hatred win. I choose love.”

Last Updated on Aug 13, 2021
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