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Chris Evans says his gay brother helped him understand LGBT issues

the actor says America is in ‘tricky times’

Published

9 years ago

November 22, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Scott Evans and Chris Evans. Screenshot via YouTube.)

Chris Evans credits his passion for gay rights to his gay brother, fellow actor Scott Evans.

In an interview with The Fix, Evans, 35, says “It’s really important to put faces in the situations that we’re navigating as a society.”

“We’re obviously in tricky times right now, but up until this election I’ve never felt any sort of backlash or friction as a result of the stance I’ve taken in my career in support of him or any other human rights,” Evans told The Fix. “Hopefully it stays that way going forward.”

“Whether it’s growing up with women, whether it’s growing up with different ethnic groups — it’s important to experience anything different from what you know to encourage and cultivate compassion and understanding,” Evans continued. “Growing up in the theater helped me, growing up in a progressive community helped me.”

Scott, 33, is best known for his role as gay cop Oliver Fish on daytime soap opera “One Life to Live.”

Watch the Evans brothers play the “Sibling-wed Game” on “The Tonight Show” below.

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18 hours ago

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

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19 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

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The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.