Thursday 25 May 2006

Jared Leto's So-Called Coming Out

NEWS FLASH: Jared Leto Says He's Gay

DOUBLE NEWS FLASH: NOT REALLY.



In an AIM Interview with AOL Music, actor and musician Jared Leto typed these words into AOL Instant Messenger:
ThirtySecondLeto: I’ll give you an exclusive....
TyeinMusic: ooh. lay it on me
ThirtySecondLeto: I’m gay
TyeinMusic: *!*
TyeinMusic: please tell me you're serious
ThirtySecondLeto: as a goose.


Wow. Is he for real?

I only ask that because:

A) Leto has dated some of Hollywood's leading women. On the other hand, so did Montgomery Clift and scads of other Hollywood hotties who were gay.

And B) It seems like such an off-the-wall moment to tell the whole world he loves men.

Leto, who twice has been named one of PEOPLE magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, is on tour with his band, 30 Seconds to Mars, and he has a new album coming out: 'A Beautiful Lie.' 

So is his coming out a "beautiful lie" to garner some publicity, or a real-life moment? My straight-guy writing partner and I chatted aboutit today in our column, Straighten Out. I wanted to get a straight guy's take on the story. He thinks Jared's coming out is great for straight guys, and the reason is, well, typical for a straight guy.

Personally, I think it would be very cool to add Jared Leto to our gay ranks, but whether Leto is really gay or not, I almost don't care. Why? Because if he is gay, he's said so. If he's not, he obviously doesn't care if people think he is.

Either way, Jared Leto's so-called coming out makes me grin ear to ear.


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49 comments:

Anonymous said...

it was merely a joke that fell pretty flat.

Anonymous said...

Is he the same Jared Leto who appeared in the Jodie Foster film "Panic Room"?

Anonymous said...

Yes, he was in Panic Room. And American Psycho, Girl Interrupted, Alexander, Fight Club, and a bunch of other films. He has a new movie coming out, Chapter 27.

Anonymous said...

part of the greatness of jared leto is how much he bull****s. constantly. but i can tell you, exclusively that jared is currently dating the director of THE KILL video (you can check it out at their site 30secondstomars.com) bartholomew cubbins.

i heard they're very into each other. it's great to see jared be so free about his relationships.

Anonymous said...

First of all let me correct your mistake, "A Beautiful Lie" has been out since Aug. 2005. And that is quiet a shocker that he says hes gay, i would of never guessed!

Anonymous said...

Those eyes. YUM. I love GOOSE.

Anonymous said...

Jared Leto can not be gay, he always plays a straight guy on tv and in movies. Does, he really have a boyfriend or a girlfriend or can he just be bisexual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

It's just a dumb joke

Anonymous said...

The CD has been out for months.  Since last year actually.  I don't want to be attacking but your facts should be straight.

Also, for Jared's joking antics to be taken so seriously is crazy.  Jared has no problem with the gay community (obvious from a certain movie role or two) but he's just not gay.

He turned to joking about it when the conversation started to steer towards his lovelife which is a topic he really hates discussing.

Is he gay?  No.  Was he joking?  Yes.  When did A Beautiful Lie come out?  Like, August 30th of last year.  O_O

Anonymous said...

no matte what they tell u it's yes or no!

Anonymous said...

he;s not gay. infact he;s kinda a manwhore with the ladies. he usually makes his manager go up to girls he thinks are cute and makes him do all the dirty work. the manager calls and ask them to go on a date with jared etc. he's the type of guy to just fuck with the press to see how far it will go and thats what is happening

Anonymous said...

My pet goose is preening.  It's 5 am.  He is gay, but doesn't know about Jared.

Anonymous said...

Oh I wish it were true... He did play Hephastian don't forget, in Alexander... Hephastian was Alexander the Great's Male Lover... and his eyes have the look to them... always something about the eyes...
Oh I wish it were true...

Anonymous said...

Jared doesn't seem like a gay dude. Still though, if he is then it doesn't change anything... hes still cool.

Anonymous said...

If he is just joking, I don't think playing the 'gay card' is exactly fair.  Can't he come up with something a bit more shocking?  Does anyone really care what sex he's sleeping with?  And furthermore, just how serious are geese?  

Anonymous said...

Gay or not... who cares?!  Unfortunately, being gay, looking gay, acting gay...  seems to be the latest "In Craze"... everyone's saying they're gay, or bi, or have had some sort of "same sex" encounter - to try and get in step with what appears to be trendy. I mean, seriously, whatever happened to be discreet... cherishing privacy. Straight... Gay... what goes on in one's own bedroom between consenting adults - should stay there. The world really doesnt NEED to know, and I for one, really dont WANT to know.

Anonymous said...

http://music.aol.com/artists/aim-celebrity-interview/jared-leto-page-1

hes not gay. hes sneaky.

Anonymous said...

He has an movie that premiered at Tribeca.."Lonely Hearts".   I think if this was a publicity stunt, he would have mentioned that...instead he let the interviewer go with the "Chapter 27" stuff.

He's a long time notorious bullshiXXer...if you believe everything he says, he is also in a monogomous relationship with his dog...who is male...mmmmmm.

I don't care either way, but it's been fun to watch the reactions on the webola over three little words.   He does not talk about his personal life...

Anonymous said...

is this A.J. from the sopranos? CAUSE I THINK HE IS HOT!

Anonymous said...

To  rvngrl7982:

He really doesn't always play a straight guy..

He was gay in the movie Black & White, turned gay in Sol Goode, and had gay tendencies with Colin in Alexander.

But yah, Jared is not gay, people are just too gullible.

I mean the way he talked to me all the times that I met him, he def. is straight.

Anonymous said...

with that pretty face & talent... he can be whatever he wants to be [when he grows up]with whomever. It's his life, & we're lucky enough to be invited to watch some of it versus our own lives.

Anonymous said...

I dont care..hes fucking hot..Id bang him..end of story.

Anonymous said...

grls&guys lo0k at him becasue he's fxckin HOTT no0 matter wat!!!

Anonymous said...

How do we really know that this was Jared Leto? I mean come on, he has had some pretty high profile relationships. YOu just dont go from Scarlet johannsen to being gay..I dont buy it for one second...

Anonymous said...

everyone is making this such a big deal..can't anyone take a little joke?

Anonymous said...

this is so ridiculous. he was just being a smartass

Anonymous said...

Not gay. If you read the whole thing....only a fool would trust a mason. I knew it was a joke. Wouldnt be suprised if he had gay tendencies....

Anonymous said...

it doesnt really matter

Anonymous said...

i hope to God he's not gay... God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve...

Anonymous said...

"Jared Leto is gay", they say.

Ha ha ha.

I wish.

What a trickster.

That "Adam and Eve! NOT ADAM AND STEVE!" thing really needs to die.

Anonymous said...

Doesn't matter how hot he is or how good he can/cannot sing. If he's gay, he is. Besides, if it's a joke, it doesn't matter, you gay guys won't be crushed.  If you can take a hard one up the a___ You can take a joke.

Anonymous said...

well if he's gay than more power to him! its awesome if he knows who he really is! but sadly...he's one hell of a sexy man! and i happen to be crushed cause i was wishing he would wake up and marry me! LOL!

Anonymous said...

i think anyone who read the whole conversation can tell he's kidding...i mean, just look at the serious as a goose thing. besides, as secretive as he is about his private life, if he were actually gay, i don't think he'd just say something randomly like that. and btw, since when does acting in "straight" roles mean that you can't be gay? it is ACTING after all...but i am of the opinion that this was obviously a big joke, as was most of the rest of the conversation. sorry guys. got him some nice press though, huh?

Anonymous said...

I caught Leto on Jimmy Kimmel's show and he was wearing black nail polish, to match his jet black dyed hair. Gay? LOL And he got to kiss Collin Farrel, and get paid as well.

Anonymous said...

i love him so much its sad if he is gay but i guess if its his choice :(

Anonymous said...

hmm.....I really don't think that he is, but you never know, sometimes you can't really tell if someone is or isn't. But either way, it doesn't matter, he's cute anyways

Anonymous said...

 come on lay off the crap already is he gay or not?

Anonymous said...

Omg If he is gay that just makes him so much more sexy ..... ^_^ ...  but i mean if u read the whole interview it seems like he was just kidding ...but then again he might of just said it randomly like  that to get it out in the open ...  dosent matter he ish still  shmexy no matter what.

Anonymous said...

that would so freakin suck.....man i wish 1--i was a celeb   2---that i was jareds age   3---that i would date him    4---i hope he isnt hes tooooooo hot to be gay....lol I LOVE U JARED MY AOL IM IS ABRAHAMHORNER................I LOVE U !!!! EVEN THOUGH I AM LIKE IN MY TEENS LOL

Anonymous said...

ok, i know im only 12, but im like, obsessed wit you jared! my parents and friends get so annoyed because i talk about u so much! i watch mtv2 everyday to hear your song, the kill, on elite 8! i just read the interview, and found out ur gay! (maybe) but i cant tell if ur lying!! i need to know!!!!!!!! i cried! im crying right now! i told my mom, and she didn't think i really cared! then i looked at her with a sad face, and i started crying! then she believed i was serious! but really, i need to know if ur gay!!
       <3 abby

Anonymous said...

*~*I think Jared Leto is a wonderful person.and he deserves to be treated better than every body in the world judging him every second.He's worth a whole lot more! Jared if you are serious we'll all love you anywayz!!!*~*

                    WE'LL ALWAYS LISTEN TO UR MUSIC!!!
                                 GOD BLESS YA SEXY!!
                                           *~*LMFAO*~*

Also Jared don't stop with the LED ZEP ringtones there BADASS keep being
gorgeous and I love your new album "A BEAUTIFUL LIE" it rockz!!!
                                                  Love ya jared!!

Anonymous said...

Look I have benn your biggest fan since i was young your music touches me.... you are coming to my city and i am so excited.... i cried knowing you were so close.... my friends know me as "LETOS WIFE"  i will be your biggest fan whether you are gay or not... i dont judge....you are my favorite singer and your whole band rocks.... i love you bunches and i cant wait to see you oct.30!!!!!



Love always.....
Amber

Anonymous said...

Yeah, I'll still love you Jared.  You're my Leto love. (I'm so cheesy)  But anyway you are gorgeous.  I wouldn't care if you were gay, It would just be one more hot guy who is gay.  I love your new cd!  I listen to it everyday and watch the video for The Kill everyday that is the best video ever!  You rock!

Anonymous said...

ok just to let u all no if u beleive hes gay u should actually read this interview and at the very top of the start of the interviewed page it says...
Editor's Note: After this interview was published, Jared Leto contacted us to say that he was, in fact, not gay, and that his "coming out" should not be taken seriously. What a tease.
just to clear up the worry and this is wut i found on aolmusic

Anonymous said...

   i know jared has to be joking around. wheather hes gay or not i will sltill love him. say what you want,but i really dont care!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

no he can't be gay.he is wayy to beautiful.but i still don't care.i will love you forever jared.

Anonymous said...

jared cant be gay...i know he isnt. he has said so in o many interviews that he was kidding...but even if he is gay...he is soooo beautiful and hot. i will love him FOREVER!!

Anonymous said...

he is so not gay not in million years he isnt
take patdgurl16's commet for instance read it
cause she proves that he isnt. and plus hes to hot
to be gay and he so looks like a straight guy.
he is so gorgeous and so damn hot!

Anonymous said...

this jared letos is gay stuff is bullshit. he is wayyyyy to hot and cute to be gay.
take a close look at this comment:  

ThirtySecondLeto: I’m gay
TyeinMusic: *!*
TyeinMusic: please tell me you're serious
ThirtySecondLeto: as a goose

see. who doesnt know that being a goose means jokin around. dah?!

dont take this stuff seriously hes only jokin around (like always)lol

also take a look at  hornetseattle and ambiasoasis's comment there both so right to.