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Published on 11:55 GMT

Terrence Howard Sparks Backlash Over Gay Kiss Comments

Terrence Howard is under fire this week after making controversial comments about turning down a role in a Marvin Gaye biopic due to a same-sex kiss. Speaking on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast on April 27, Howard told listeners, “The biggest mistake I …

Source: Hotspots Magazine - Florida - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Terrence Howard Rejected Marvin Gaye Biopic Over Gay Kiss Scene — Critics Call Him ‘Schizophrenic’ & ‘Actually Gay’

MadameNoire Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty / Terrence Howard Terrence Howard isn’t open to playing gay roles in films. Howard is an accomplished actor, but he will never live down fumbling the Marvel Studios bag, and he might …

Source: MadameNoire - Indeterminate
Published on May 1, 2025

Terrence Howard Refused Marvin Gaye Biopic Role Because He Wouldn’t Kiss A Man, Social Media Has Thoughts

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Terrence Howard has played many impactful roles, including his Oscar-nominated turn as DJay in Hustle and Flow, playing Quentin in The Best Man movies, and his soapy turn as Lucious …

Source: Black America Web - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Terrence Howard says he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he did not want to kiss another man

If you ever thought to yourself, Terrence Howard, who was brought to life some of Black film and television’s most dynamic and complex characters, would be great as, say, Smokey Robinson, Billy Dee Williams’ son, or Marvin Gaye in a film, you’re not alone. …

Source: TheGrio - Pending
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Terrence Howard Rejected Marvin Gaye Role Because He Refuses To Kiss A Man

Photo: Getty Images Actor Terrence Howard says he turned down to star in Marvin Gaye’s biopic because he didn’t want to kiss a man. During Sunday’s (April 27) episode of the Club Random podcast with Bill Maher, Howard discussed declining the role to play …

Source: Chicago Defender - Illionis - Left-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Terrence Howard turned down Marvin Gaye biopic because he ‘didn’t want to kiss a man’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Terrence Howard Turned Down Marvin Gaye Biopic Over The Possibility Of Having To Kiss A Man

Actor Terrence Howard recently said he turned down the chance to star in a Marvin Gaye biopic because it might have required him to kiss another man. The 56-year-old “Empire” star discussed his thoughts during an interview on “Club Random with Bill Maher …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Terrence Howard’s shocking reason for turning down Marvin Gaye biopic: 'I would cut my lips off'

In a startling revelation, actor Terrence Howard has shared his decision to turn down the opportunity to portray music legend Marvin Gaye in a prospective biopic, citing his discomfort with the singer's rumoured homosexuality. In a candid conversation …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 30, 2025

UNCAPTIONED: Terrence Howard turned down Marvin Gaye biopic because he didn’t want to kiss a man

Terrence Howard rejected the starring role in a Marvin Gaye biopic because he didn't want to kiss a man. The Empire actor revealed on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast that the "biggest mistake" of his career was turning down a Smokey …

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Terrence Howard Says He Turned Down The Role Of Marvin Gaye Because He Wouldn't Kiss Another Man

Source: Buzzfeed - Left-wing