Jodie Foster's Golden Globes Speech Was Catalyst for Me to Come Out
January, 14, 2013 12:16 pm | Comments On #Golden Globes, Jodie Foster, Movies
Nothing stirred up controversy at the Golden Globes this year quite like Jodie Foster's acceptance speech. It was as if she wanted to publicly declare that she was a lesbian but was still held back by something. I understand what she was saying about only coming out to close friends and family, and there was a time when I would've agreed with her -- but not anymore.
To be completely honest, I don't believe that it was solely an issue of privacy for her. I, personally, feel that there may still be some deeply rooted insecurity and possibly even self-hatred that she is dealing with. I know because I have been there.
With the bullying and suicide rates of children, particularly gay children, at an all-time high I can't help but think that it is selfish for a public figure to keep their sexuality to...
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November, 27, 2012 3:34 pm | Comments On #Movies, TelevisionIn the past three years I have seen the entertainment Iidustry from the perspective of a struggling actor and of a working actor. I can say, without a doubt, that I enjoy the role of working actor much more!
I do have to mention, for those of you who are struggling to break in, that while it was painful, I learned more about myself during those difficult times than at any other point in my life. I honestly believe the struggle made me a better human being and was necessary in preparing me for the life I am building.
As of now, the majority of my work is, and has been, in independent film. However I spend many an evening drooling over web sites learning as much as I can about the different studios, networks, and production companies and how they operate. I have read multiple stories about the struggles some of these mega-structures are currently going through with...
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Nick Bolton is an actor and writer (FOR HIRE!) in Los Angeles and a member of SAG-AFTRA. After beginning his career in community theater, he transitioned into independent film.
