Arts & Entertainment
Andrew Rannells says ‘Looking’ wasn’t supposed to represent every gay man
the ‘Girls’ actor says representation shouldn’t have been an issue
Andrew Rannells opened up about his experience as a gay actor playing gay roles in Hollywood in a recent interview with Vulture.
Rannells, who plays Elijah on the show “Girls,” described the types of roles he’s been offered since the hit HBO show is ending after six seasons.
“Iāve been offered a lot of gay besties recently, and theyāre not all created equal, so thatās tricky,ā Rannells told Vulture. āBut there are a lot of really great scripts out there, too, and there are a lot of fantastic writers telling very unique and personal stories. But yes, on top of that, there are also a lot of one- and two-dimensional gay friends, just being drunk and sassy. And Iāve done that for a while.ā
Rannells also compared fellow HBO show “Looking” to “Girls,” bothĀ shows that have been criticized for a lack of diverse representation.
āI experienced that with Lena [Dunham] too ā that Lena is somehow supposed to represent every young woman, and thatās not what she set out to do. She never claimed that. I remember the clip of her in the pilot thatās so funny, when she says ‘I may be the voice of my generation,’ there was a confusion that she was saying that about herself, and she wasnāt ā her character just had that very stoned realization talking with her parents,ā Rannells says.
āI think ‘Looking’ had some of that, too. These guys are just telling a story about these people! Theyāre not supposed to represent every gay man in America! Itās just this group of friends, thatās all,” Rannells continued.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Bladeās 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Itās an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nationās first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three ā Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall ā are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochesterās campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Bladeās Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sothebyās, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of āThe Real Housewivesā franchise and host of āWatch What Happens Live,ā will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, āThe Daddy Diaries,ā talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from āThe Real Housewivesā in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
āHerses- Purse Frist Extravaganzaā will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.