Ben Affleck has been quoted as saying:
“A man kissing another man is the greatest acting challenge an actor can ever face.”
Ugh, right?
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When Evan Rachel Wood saw that in a headline on Tuesday, she snapped at the Justice League star, tweeting:
Try getting raped in a scene.
Also, grow up Ben. https://t.co/fohRbGDNJp
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 18, 2017
Preach!
The thing is though, Ben probably has grown up since the remark. Since he said it over 20 years ago.
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See, the quote was relayed over the weekend by Kevin Smith at Los Angeles’ Outfest, in which he was discussing the filming of the LGBT-friendly indie comedy Chasing Amy on its 20 year anniversary.
The writer-director was sharing the story of how his pals Affleck and Jason Lee were both trepidatious about the scene in which they share a kiss, and how that was a common attitude back then.
So yeah, 24-year-old Ben Affleck does sound like kind of a dipshit. Thankfully, he seems to have a much more progressive attitude these days.
P.S. Wood has since acknowledged the timing, but stands firm in her commentary:
I’m sure he just thought it was a funny, but even jokes like that are damaging. https://t.co/pu1V5GVWyv
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 18, 2017
Also, you think us ladies like kissing all the guys we kiss? Just cause its a “straight kiss” doesnt mean we enjoy it. Ahem.
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 18, 2017
[Image via Greg Doherty/Apega/WENN.]
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