Arcigay, the main gay rights association in Italy, as well as other Italian gay organisations, have condemned Cannavaro's remarks, attributing the resistance to same-sex marriage to the influence of the Vatican. The remarks of both Cannavaro and Lippi come across as disturbing, in view of both their content and the high public profile of their authors. At a time when it is vital to send out messages combating homophobia and supporting free choice of sexual orientation, remarks of this kind set a grave precedent on a matter which requires awareness and, if possible, preventive action by the Commission. Can the Commission state its position with regard to remarks of this nature? Does it not believe that they point up the need for a bold and unambiguous campaign in favour of sexual freedom, which should include the participation of well-known sporting personalities who can send out a message countering that of Cannavaro and Lippi? In addition, what concrete measures will the Commission propose to put an end to discrimination against individuals, whatever their sexual orientation, in the EU, recalling that this entails, among other measures, the recognition of same-sex couples and same-sex marriages independently of which country a couple chooses to live in?
Parent article: List of gay, lesbian or bisexual people Siblings:. This is a partial list of confirmed famous people who were or are gay , lesbian or bisexual. Famous people who are simply rumored to be gay, lesbian or bisexual, are not listed. The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies, and has changed greatly over time; for example the word "gay" wasn't used to describe sexual orientation until the mid 20th century.
I don't think so; I work in the romance industry, and he's been known to date ladies at romance conventions--plus he once asked out an actress I know, with whom he was doing a play. He's never been married but has lived with several women not at the same time: , and he dated the female lead from the second season of the Average Joe reality show. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply. Hottest Questions.