Going Gay
Jesse McCartney reaches out to his core audience (after the tweens) by posing for the cover of U.K. homo magazine AXM.
And he looks yum yum!
We've got an exclusive preview of the interview, and, yes, he talks about Zacquisha.
Here's what Jesse has to say…
AXM: You’re certainly a sex symbol. And now you’ll have us boys chasing after you as well…
Jesse: Hey man! The more the merrier! You know a fan’s a fan. You know it doesn’t matter what your sexuality is.
[Let's talk about] fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus a.k.a Hannah Montanna. Can you comment on the naked photo controversy?
I will comment about that. I think that people are nuts. I didn’t find any of the photos offensive in Vanity Fair. I thought they were artistic if anything. It sucks man. Everything about Miley was so sensationalized. I really feel for her you know.
Are you a Justin Timberlake fan?
Huge! I love Justin. I admire his work, I love his songs. I think he’s a great musician and entertainer… he’s the only other white boy I know that’s doing r’n’b music.
You’ve starred with Zac Efron in the past. Are you two friends?
Yeah. I haven’t spoken with him in a while. The only thing I can say about Zac Efron is that he’s really one of those people that you can’t help but love. He’s just so laid-back, almost too laid-back. He’s just so nonchalant about everything…
He seems quite focused to us!
Oh he’s really focused, but he’s got this ‘Yeah man! – whatever’ kind of attitude, which is great, in such a chaotic world. He’s super-talented and really humble.
C’mon there must be some rivalry between you…
None whatsoever. He’s one of those guys, you wanna root for him you know? There’s not a bad bone in his body.
Your film career has so far been for a much younger audience. Would you like to do more serious acting roles?
Definitely. I think after this album, I’m gonna take a little time to pursue that more and more. I’ve always been drawn to more dramatic, darker film roles. Hopefully I’ll have more time for it.
Would you play a gay character?
Yeah. You know an actor is an actor and an actor in my opinion should be able to step up and play any role, whether it’s gay, straight, whatever. It’s all about becoming somebody else, that’s what I love about acting.
Is there another male actor you’d like to act with?
Definitely. I’d love to do something with Edward Norton or Phillip Seymour Hoffman. My ideal role is to play kind of like, a fucked-up druggy, like Leonardo DiCaprio in the Basketball Diaries.
Going back to the gay question – if you had to have a Brokeback Mountain style co-star, who would it be? Somebody your age?!
Mmmm… if I had to have a co-star my age (pauses for a while)… maybe Emile Hirsch? He’s a really good actor. And maybe Shia LaBeouf.
Nice! Is there any men you look up to in the fashion world?
I like Marc Jacobs, I think that all of his stuff seems to fit me all the time. I love his suits and everything that he puts out there.
What about David Beckham?
Yeah. Beckham’s a stud man.
A Worthwhile Cause
first or close
first or close!
I remember him from All My Children!!!
He sure grew up nice.
People who say…."First"
ARE DOUCHEBAGS!!
skanky o'day turned him gay
little odd
FIRST!!!
ahahaha he always looks like he's like 12.
love his music though.
WOW…a Jesse, Emile, Shia threesome. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!
airbrush much!! he still looks twelve haha
Aww, i loved it.
Give me some of this yum please!!!
It's actually refreshing to see a guy not act all freaked out by gay questions….seriously, how many straight guys do you know that would answer the "Who would be your Brokeback Mountain costar"?? Hats off to him for being evolved!
Jesse and Emile??! That just made my day!
aww he's such a cutie. That's cool that he answered those questions.
CALLING SOMEONE A HOMO IS WRONG YOU ARE GAY BUT YOU THROW AROUND DEGRADING WORDS SHAME ON YOU PEREZ! JUST CAUSE SOMEONE POSED ON A MAG COVER DOESNT MAKE THEM GAY.
zzzz nothin new..thatz Y we luv himzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Man….this is too hot for me to handle… Jesse, finally coming out? Nice! After him and I had sex once, I knew he would declare his BOTTOMNESS soon! I love ya Jess.
WOW yall are two faced c-suckers. You call a singer a homophobe for calling some one gay then you go and call this kid all kinds of gay because he is on the cover of a HOMO mag.
This is a little odd for your average straight guy. Usually men aren't so open to those kind of questions. Is he gay?! I guess one day we'll find out.
He's a cutie from afar w/ makeup on.lol He seems pretty cool
He is so effin HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i dont get it.
is he gay?
I love how open minded he is. Love you Jesse.
perez isn't calling jesse gay - it's just the category. calm down ppl.
he's just a mature, non-ignorant celeb. that doesn't make him a homo.
oh man. jesse/emile/shia??? HOT!
its nice to see a guy who is incredibly comfortable with his sexuality! he also seems very nice and down to earth.
Re: Laura –
helllllll yeah
i'm actually really impressed by that interview. he sounds really chill and it's nice how he didn't try to make a backhanded comment about anyone he's supposed to be in "competition" with in his age range. great actor picks as well!
tragic when kiddie "stars" get a platform for talking meanless shit.
"he’s the only other white boy I know that’s doing r’n’b music."
robin thicke must feel so slighted!
ugh is he bisexual?
gezz Pathetic Perez,
he not gay, hes just a nice guy speaking the truth.
whats wrong with that ! :S
They photoshopped out the zits on his face.
PEREZ YOUR THE BEST LOVE IT WHEN YOU PUT PICS OF JESSE UP DAM HE MAKES ME SO HORNY! FIND MORE PICS OF HIM WITH HIS SHIRT OFF! OH YA I AM BI SEXUAL MALE AN HE MAKES ME WANT TO BE FLAT OUT GAY!!
Aww, cute and nice
so its not homophobic to say "homo"? ok cool. I will have to use that when I am with my frat bros later.
What about Jon B. At least he can SING unlike Robin Shit and Justine Timberfake.
Jesse is super hot. He's anwsers are so striaght foward (no pun attened) Anyway im glad to see him and Zac are still friends and their is no negative stuff between them Now all Jesse has to do is dump that skank and all is well
Perez,"he looks yum yum!" That's disgusting!!
He has awesome taste in actors! Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ed Norton & Emile Hirsch are 3 of my favorites!
I think its about time little Jesse came outta the closet.
Jesse is GAY. Get a clue. Furthermore, you gays need to stop making ignorant, bigoted remarks about straight people. We straights have better things to do then harass gays, we're not concerned about you. We have lives.
can u say sexy he so hott and he is not Gay Prez
Re: haha – Keep on dreaming.
What a cool kid. And the Emile mention??? BONUS.
"C’mon there must be some rivalry between you…
None whatsoever. He’s one of those guys, you wanna root for him you know? There’s not a bad bone in his body. "
Filth. REALLY FUCKING HOT FILTH. Jesse, you little minx.
i think this is great what he did!! im not gay or anything but having the guts to do that is very impressive.
Oh come on. "Beckham's a stud man."????
JESSE IS GAY!!!
Look, the guy isnt gay. Just because you guys might be insecure with your own sexuality, doesnt mean anyone who answers gay questions is gay.
that would be hot to see him play a gay character especially with shia labeouf
HE'S NOT GAY HE JUST WANTS TO DO WHAT OTHER MALE SINGERS AREN'T DOING REACHING OUT TO THEIR GAY FANS, CAUSE THEY THINK IT WILL MAKE THEM GAY OR EFFECT THEIR CAREER. GOOD JOB JESSE!
Re: Jesse – IS THIS JESSE MCCARTNEY?
wow he looks GORGEOUS on that cover. im buying that mag for sure!! i love it when you do jesse posts perez, it makes my day! keep em coming!
o and he is soooo down to earth and funny…i would seriously give ANYTHING to be with him!
Wow, there were no questions about females and he didn't seem to bothered by it-even though his career is built on the foundation (fiction?) that he is supposedly into girls. I wonder what Shia thougt when he heard that?
HE SAID SHIA!!! OMG I LOVE SHIA !!! THEN ALSO JEESE AND EMILE OH JESUS ILL CUM SO HARD!!!!! I LOVE YOU SHIA!!!!! MARRY ME????? JESSE HAS GOTTAN SEXIER SO IS EMILE!! SHIA WILL BE MINE!!
Re: Trish –
Get a clue Trish. He's not ashamed because he is not straight.
Re: jewel –
Fuk Robin Thicke, what bout Justin T.?
I mean it's great that he's not scared to answer these questions. But straight men usually wouldn't answer who they would act gay with or who they think is a stud. I love Jessie, But this is a little disturbing.
This pic is soooo photoshopped.
I saw him last weekend at the B96 Summer Bash in the Chi and he has HORRIBLE acne. like I was puking in my mouth…
shut the fuck up!! jesse is the best hes not gay hes strait yalls asses r to dumb to kno tht r nething bout him ur just jealous cuz he got everything n yall dont he got his super duper good looks unlike sum ppl around sooo back off of jesse hes the best u have no right to judge him yall dont even kno him soo get a life if neones gay its perez like omg he had on makeup haha jesse dont even wear makeup nemore unless for a movie r sumthin n they make him wear at least jesse is right all the time he knos his shit! jesse cant help it hes a pro and has been on and in just bout every magazine perez is a peice of sit jesse is a master piece yall dunno jesse sooo shut up and leave him the FUCK ALONE!!
emile was in a gay themed movie
I love Jesse, and I love him even more after reading this interview! I think it's great he's not afraid of "going gay", and embrazing his gay fans! I completely agree about Emile Hircsh, he really is an amazing actor. I've been a fan of his for years!
i just found a new respect for jesse! woohoo!
DUH!!!
its a known fact shia is living with his boyfriend, and Emile Hirsch is suspect as well.
HE'S GAY>>>>>>
I think he looks hot even though it's a gay magazine. No he is not gay.
I love Jesse! I applaud him, he always makes me like him more when I read his interviews!
is anyone here surprised?
Sounds a bit iffy to me. A straight guy wouldn't be able to answer a question like,
"if you had to have a Brokeback Mountain style co-star, who would it be? "
Mainly because they wouldn't see any guy in that way… I think he may slowly but, surely be coming out.
i wonder why so many people are offended when someone just insinuates hes gay,like you all were his girlfriend or someone related to him.
lets stop daydreaming!
He almost looks like a young Brad Pitt here … almost
Who cares if he turns gay he's still hot!!!
what…a fuckin…QUEER!!!!! What straight pop star (doubt that there is one) calls Beckam a stud, admits to want to work with Shia whatever( in a gay role), and calls zaquisha one of the guys?! Fukin gay!
I think he's gay. I'm not saying that just because he's ok with gay people, there are plenty of straight guys who are ok with gay people and friends with them, Jesse just seems to be extra friendly with gays.
But, there's a definite possibility I'm wrong.
i am not a fan of jesse's music, but i have to say that he seems really down to earth and like he has a good head on his shoulders.
and i do NOT think he's gay. the fact that he's so open to those types of questions shows that he has nothing to hide!
Re: dananana – obviously
"he’s the only other white boy I know that’s doing r’n’b music."
Do ya research young man…haven't you ever heard of let's see…
ROBIN THICKE?!?
JON B?!?
MICHAEL MCDONALD?!?
Those 3 are much better R&B singers than JT. JT is more pop than R&B. Don't get me wrong…I got mad respect for JT cuz he's been doing his thing.
You people are so immature. stop fighting over if he's gay or not. Maybe he's bisexual. but it doesn't matter. He's had plenty of girlfriends. He's not gay. and maybe i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure i'm not.
I want to see him lick Shia's butt.
I love this magazine. God I want his bod.
If he is straight, then good for him. Being open, completely at ease discussing homosexuality and gay men … that's so rare for a straight young man, seriously. It's a great example for other young men everywhere to be more tolerant.
hey come call me so we can do it
totally gay rights over here but ffs these gay posts are inundating & are starting to feel force fed. we get it! youre gay & we should support them all, but truly people get to the point they dont give a shit, no more than we give a shit who kate whatsherface is dating, ya know? over-exposure! give it a rest! i bet you couldnt go one day w/o one gay post. it's ridiculous.
So SO Hot :]
x.
omfg i actually got exited when i saw this magazine if he does g-a-y in the uk i will soooooo be there…
After this awkward interview I have a new found respect for Jesse Mccartney.
I'm so proud of Jesse ahah
Lookin' HOT
wow. that's REALLY gay.
Wow, he's really opened and comfortable with his sexuality, either that or he's closeted, anyway i'd have liked to see his facial expressions when he was asked the gay questions, that'll really tell how comfortable he is or not.
wow the reporter should ask him some non-gay questions,
what is he like obsessed,
and of course when jesse was asked if he would play somebody gay,
obviously he will say yes, if he said no, there would be a whole
controversy about it, and he would never here the end of it.
the reporter should ask him about his CAREER.
shytt Jesse looks soo much bttr noww.
i memba whn he looked 12 yrs oldd.
aww please dont tell me jesse is gay he was so fucking hot in summerland!! and im actually listening to his song leavin haha
EW YOU GAY GUYS CAN HAVE HIM!! WOMEN LIKE MEN NOT GIRLY LITTLE BOYS!
you know i kinda always thought jeese was a little gay that beautiful soul shit soo fucking untrue straight guys dont give a fuck about a beautiful soul
this can`t be happening . u know acting is just acting . so he just acting . he couldn`t be doing it for real! he`s not gay!
i don`t get it ? how is he gay? lets see um he dated katie cassidy. know dating aubrey o` day , which that woman is dating 5 other guys . now he`s gay! it confuses me ! to be honest . i know a 12 year old girl who likes him and his music ! if she finds out he`s gay what am i suppose to tell a teenage girl about her number one music singer? she`ll probaly rip up all the pictures she got of him. and throw away her downloaded music of jesse mccartney.
okay dude leave him alone. he is just saying he doesnt mind gay ppl pretty much and that if he had to play gay thatsits his acting carreer and its fine to be gay
Uhh.
I cannot believe it.
Me and my sister grew up LOVING him.
We watched Summerland and all that.
It's truly depressing knowing that our long-time celebrity crush [;)] is gay.
=(
It's just sad.
I think this is bullcrap.
lol.
I'm not saying that I hate gays, but it's just NOT for me.
There's no way the gorgeous 'Jesse McCartney' can be gay/
No way at all.
.*peace*.
i absolutely hate jesse mccartney.
butnhe has good taste in men, i love emile and shia