March 8, 2012

‘Glee’ Stars ‘Touched’ By Pitt & Clooney’s Support Of ‘8’

pochimicky:

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names lent their voices to a staged reading of “8,” Dustin Lance Black’s play about the 2010 federal court case over Proposition 8 (the gay-marriage ban that California voters approved in 2008) – something the stars of “Glee” were touched by.

Stars like Brad Pitt and George Clooney, along with Jane Lynch, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christine Lahti, George Takei, John C. Reilly, Martin Sheen, Chris Colfer, Matthew Morrison, Matt Bomer and Jesse Tyler Ferguson turned out to take part in the reading.

“I was so moved that they care enough about this issue,” Jane said of the Hollywood heavyweights who she read with on Saturday night. “I love that they took time out of their incredibly busy schedules to do this… to let the world know what went on in that courtroom. I was really touched and moved to see all these really big stars with fire power up there and advocating for our rights.”

Jane’s “Glee” co-star Matthew Morrison echoed her thoughts, telling Access, “It was so nice and so warm and we were all here for the same reason, so I felt like we all got to come together as equals.”

Chris Colfer admitted to having a few jitters when it came to appearing on stage with Brad and George.

“[It was] nerve wracking! I’m so glad I was playing someone young on trial, because otherwise I don’t know if I could have been like, stoic and played it off like Brad and George did,” he confessed. “I was terrified.”

Chris, who referred to the collection actors who read for “8” as “like a People Magazine crossword,” sees hope in the fight for marriage equality.

“If you just look at the history of our country, every group who has ever fought for equal rights has always won,” he added.

“Colfer said he never thought about getting married until recently. Looking down at his hand, he smiled, “It’s funny because as I get older I do have this urge to have a ring on my finger.” — eonline (Source)

diablodancer:

“Glee” actor Chris Colfer said he researched and watched interviews of his character, Ryan Kendall, a witness for the plaintiffs who testified about his experience in gay conversion therapy. 

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“I, myself never really thought [marriage] was an option until the last five years when all this began. As I get older, I just want a ring on my finger. I can’t explain. I don’t know if it’s a wedding ring - well maybe it’s a promise ring of some kind - but I definitely want a ring of some kind.” — Chris Colfer (via heathermione)

Chris Colfer talks star-studded ‘8’ play and Kurt’s ‘big song’ on ‘Glee’ [OTRC]

“Kurt’s going to have some stuff coming up, which I’m excited about. Kurt’s going to go through some stuff that I don’t think everyone is going to like, but I side with him. That’s all I’m going to say.” — Chris Colfer (via heathermione)

Celebuzz refers to Chris as an ‘A-lister’

diablodancer:

Brad Pitt and George Clooney may be known for their on set pranks but marriage equality is no laughing matter for these talented actors!

On Saturday, the famous best friends banded together to fight for gay rights and marriage equality by performing a benefit reading of 8 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, the play featured A-listers (and prominent gay rights spokespeople) Chris Colfer, Martin Sheen and, of course, Pitt and Clooney.

colferisdelicious:

HE’S IN THE TOP OF THE WORLD!!!!