Tyler James Williams warns against speculating about someone’s gender – The Hollywood Reporter

Tyler James Williams took to social media to share a heartfelt and important message to kick off Pride month.

In a series of Instagram Stories, Abbott Elementary School the star addressed the rumors surrounding his gender and warned of the dangers of speculating about someone’s sexual orientation, explaining that “the conversation is bigger than me.”

“I’m not gay; but I think it’s very dangerous for the culture to try to ‘find’ some sort of latent trait or behavior that a reclusive person ‘leads’ into,” he writes. comprehensive analysis of someone’s behavior in an attempt to ‘catch’ them directly contributes to the anxiety that so many odd and odd questioners feel when they are afraid to live their truth.

Williams continued by pointing out that if someone feels like everyone is constantly trying to figure them out, it makes even the most basic conversations and interactions feel less secure for them. . He also notes that it reinforces archetypes that men have to live with that are often impractical, less free, and limited in personal expression.

“I have been very clear about the intent that I try to put to use my platform to push those archetypes every chance I get,” Everyone hates Chris star explained. “Speak frankly, do not look one way. Being gay is not one-sided. And seemingly innocuous conversations and conversations can actually send a dangerous message to people struggling with real problems. I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.”

He concluded his poignant message by wishing all gay and queer people a Happy Pride month and said he was praying that they feel seen in different ways. feel safe.

“As an ally, I remain committed to supporting what I can,” Williams said, “and helping to foster a future where we are all accepted and allowed to be who we are.”