Chris Evans On Gay Bars, Gay Marriage And His Man-Crush (Yes, He Admits To Having One)

Chris Evans, the hunky actor who in my opinion was the most fantastic of The Fantastic Four (how many other men could rock blue tights like he did?) and will soon be seen as a man with telekinetic powers in Push, just did a great interview with The Advocate in which he reveals himself to be a charming, gay-friendly guy. If you were simply in lust with him before, you'll be in love with him now.

Turns out his younger brother Scott is gay, and Chris spends a lot of time hanging out with him and his buddies. He has yet to go to a gay bar with the bunch, though. "They've invited me to gay bars before, and I said, 'Look, guys, I've got to draw the line there.' That's where a photo will get taken, it will run in magazines, and before you know it, I'll be living down the gay rumor for the rest of my life," he tells The Advocate.

Scott came out to Chris' mother and sister when he was in college, then he came out to Chris a little later. "I was so glad that he did. That's got to be a difficult transition, but I come from the most liberal household you have ever heard of. And for some reason, gay men are just drawn to my mother. She's a cool chick. I think, like, six men have come out to her. I guess they just feel so comfortable with her, and before you know it, they're coming out of the closet," Chris says, adding, "I think my mother was praying for us to be gay, so at least she got one of us."

While Chris isn't gay (he almost played gay in Milk but lost out on the role of Harvey Milk's partner to James Franco), he admits to having a man-crush. "My buddies always tell me that I have a man-crush on Brad Pitt. What can I say? The guy's great. I think he's a great fuckin' actor, and he's versatile as all hell," Chris praises. "I've never seen a movie I don't like him in. So I guess he's my man-crush."

Like Brad, Chris is one of our straight allies in the battle for gay marriage. "As for gay marriage, it's mindbloggling and appalling that human beings are denied being civil rights in this country," Chris says. "But time will heal all. I have to believe that in 10 years we won't be having this conversation."

So what do you think of Chris after reading what he has to say? And while you're at it, what's your favorite movie of his?

Images courtesy Getty, 20th Century Fox, New Line Cinema

Comments

[Clance]

I would like to say that i am not that surprised. I mean really more and more people are gay these days. Not saying that it is the "in" thing to do, but that its more widely accepted.

We don't have to hide or worry about it as much as we would have in the past.

As far as him not going to a gay bar, i completely agree with him. I mean i have tons of straight friends and getting them in a gay bar is one of the hardest things i have ever attempted. When they go they have fun. But the whole world isn't watching every little thing they do.

[zeke]

It's really nice to see a person no matter who they are, gay/str8/bi whatever just be comfortable with themselves. And it takes courage to be who you are, because there are a lot of people out there who will try and change you and punish you in whatever ways they can if you don't bend to their will. So yeah I respect anyone who can stand up to that. Its a damn short life and we all think we are going to live to 80, but accidents happen, heart attacks, even to the most healthy of people. I guess what I'm saying is be yourself at any cost. One moment as yourself, beats a lifetime portraying someone your not.

[Vance]

He's definitely a good actor - he played great as a co-actor with a 'love-to-bug-ya' antagonist friend to Ben (the THING) in Fantastic Four, to say he's hot in that film would be a double entandre... ...how many men would you like to see become naked in a flash and warm up a hot-tub? I know his lady friends would think that would be great - no laundry to trip over, and a great excuse to get close when it's cold outside.

[islandgecko]

kewlZ!
I'm glad that Chris is liberal in his views. My best friends are str8 - and we're talking about friends I've known since 2nd grade!
I know, in his public position - He'll represent someone who keeps an open mind - and stay steadfast in his beliefs...and not be "wishy-washy" to the public.
I think he's a hottie! But most importantly - he stands by his brother!

AlohaZ!

-Gecko-

[Luis]

I like the fact that he has such a liberal outlook on life...Thank God his mother raised him to be so open minded...it makes him so much more appealing to me and he's not only hott, but also a nice guy...i think that's rare in most celebrities...my favorite movie of his though has to be Fantastic Four...i just love it when he's walking around with just that ski jacket around his waist...grrrrrrrrrr

[Luis]

I like the fact that he has such a liberal outlook on life...Thank God his mother raised him to be so open minded...it makes him so much more appealing to me and he's not only hott, but also a nice guy...i think that's rare in most celebrities...my favorite movie of his though has to be Fantastic Four...i just love it when he's walking around with just that ski jacket around his waist...grrrrrrrrrr

[montegutdude]

You're right, gay.com, I'm in love with Chris Evans. I thought he was great as Johnny Storm in the "Fantastic Four" movies, awesome in the sci-fi flick "Sunshine," and would've been great as King Henry's sidekick Charles Brandon in "The Tudors" even though he didn't get that part either. I love great sci-fi, and it sure doesn't hurt if there's a sexy, charming, open-minded hunk on screen too. I know I'll never meet the guy, but I already was a fan of Chris Evans. This article really shows that he's just as beautiful on the inside. I hope his career path continues in the sci-fi/fantasy genres. So far it's treated the guy pretty well. "Push" looks like its going to be great. Go see it.

[Gary]

I saw Cellular many times not only because it's a good movie but because of the walking wet dream. I had to google and gawk at images of him......

mmmm child

[Jeff]

The interview was okay, the only thing was his stupid comment about going into a gay bar. Just for that, someone should cast his hotter, younger brother as the star in an Oscar bait project, just to chap his ass!

[Chris Reitmann]

I have long since marked him as my #1 celeb crush of all time, and this has just made it even harder to not kidnap him.

[Austin]

I don't care what he has to say - I just wanna sleep with him

[Mike F]

Its really a shame that society is the way it is. I think it is awesome that Chris is in full support of his brother Scott, but it's a shame that he can't even enjoy a night out with him, in his own setting without the public trying to ruin him buy saying he is gay. I guess I can understand where Chris is coming from, but I think I would handle it a little bit different.

[JH]

If you haven't seen him in Sunshine, do.

[elvis singleton]

Well, it refreshing to find straight guys that are not so caught up in hetero beliefs, that thet don't see that we are all human, as humans we require a companion(mostly). excluding myself a companion in one's life, is someone to share all things with. no man is without that required need. I admit a companion, would be a plus, but I know that the state of the intellect of those persons opposed to my happiness, will soon be at an end, I take pleasure in knowing that the church has an ancient view on relationships, and for me i share my heart with all who would come before me and share their desire to be whole, even in the face of those that would seek to deprive me of my human right to love whom and marry the person i choose, i look forward to the day when i can say i am able to marry any man i choose, not who the state says i can marry, its not up to them to dictate terms to me, "no man can tell another what is right for them" only on how you choose live your life.

[David]

I agree with JH - go see "Sunshine." Yes, Chris is a cutie, but he really shows his acting chops in this movie.

[slider]

Super W O O F !

This guy makes me drip 30 weight

[Luis Raul]

Only I can say I love Chris and I love Scott for the efforts for came out...
Many kisses and hughes

[Astro]

i dont know about these gay.com stories..they all seem like fluff pieces, and borrowed interviews, and misleading headlines.

is Chris Evans hot. yes.

hes supportive of his brother. good for him.

but not enough to go into a gay bar with him.

and his "man crush" please. he just admires another male actor.

im just not impressed with anything he has to say

[Kris]

Can we get a photo of Scott Evans??? lol

[Mikey S.]

i dont care if he's gay or straight im in love with him and love his movies so i guess he's my straight man crush... hope he's ok with that :D

[Jared]

Am I the only person that thinks it's cowardly for him not to enjoy an evening at a gay bar with his brother for fear that he will be "living down the gay rumour for the rest of my life"? I think that if he were truly open minded, he wouldn't care so much whether people think he's gay (like it's SUCH a BAD thing)or not. I have straight friends who occasionally join me for a beer at our local gay pub and we sit on the sidewalk patio for for all to see, They aren't afraid of rumours or having gay friends. And I've even been called straight when seen hanging out a a strip club with some straight buddies. Didn't bother me TOO much. Other than that, Chris Evans talks a good game.

[eh]

mindblogging is one of the most mindboggling things ever. really. I can't get over it considering how boggled my mind is.

[whatabunchofBS]

Why's being "liberal" considered a good thing? The taliban and Al-queda are liberal too, they're equal opportunity bombers; they'll kill any Westerner, Christian, Jew, gay, atheist, pagan, etc. Yet our new president-to-be wants to let them go from Guantanamo with a slap on the wrist and pull out of the Middle East so all hell can break loose and more 9/11's can occur. I'm sorry but being a liberal is NOT a good thing. And being liberal doesn't make you open-minded either when most are ignorant, uneducated, on drugs, are racist/care about their own selfish race related goals, or in the case of gays, only care about being able to marry in a religious context when they defy anything religious. Being Liberal is being a hypocrite, just like Hollywood likes to portray in their biased movies twisting facts and history and just like how college professors like to brainwash young minds to their twisted political point of views. I won't even bring up most media outlets and their liberal spin...that'll take all day to cover...I fear the future.

[David B.]

I can understand about the gay bar. My brother, god bless him, went out with my friends and me. One of his coworkers saw him out with us. He was given so much grief at work. He took it like a trooper though. His job puts him in a position where he has to deal with some rather uptight people. I can't say what he does. Sorry.
But I am grateful he went out with us that night though. We had a chance to bond as adults over a few beers, and our relationship is stronger than it was before.

[highmee]

It just goes to show that you can't make everyone happy. What do you mean you won't go to a gay bar...hell, there are gay bars that I won't even go in. Give the man a break, he says he supports gays a people who deserve civil rights but are we happy with that, no. Instead, some people attack him bases on his refusal to go to a gay bar. Give the man a break, support and recognizing us as humans that deserve equal rights doesn't mean you have to do what gays do, hang out where we hang out, etc. in order to prove you support us. I'm more afraid of the fags in here with their responses and THEIR tunnel vision than I am of most str8 folks. A time will come when we will be accepted as human beings, plain and simply, equal to all others, without reservation...who are you idiots going to talk badly about then? I've never seen a single group of people who feel more self-deserving than gay people. CHECK yourselves before you start throwing stones and we'll all get along a little better overall I expect. I don't go to Str8 bars...does that make me anyless of a supportive human being towards str8s? Think people, think.

[Jay]

My best friend in the whole world is straight. We've been to a gay bar together. It was actually pretty fun. I'm probably the first openly gay person he had to ever deal with. I had some stereotypes to dispell as well. He actually reminds me a lot of Chris Evans in terms of personality. He's even tried to set me up on a date or two. Which, straight guys seem to think that two gay people are like zoo animals. Just because you're from the same ilk, doesn't mean there's an attraction. :-)

[KWASILOVE]

IS LIKE IN MY AREA ALL WHAT THE GAY WANTS IS MONEY AND SEX I WANT YOU TO GIVE ME A GOOD PARTNER SO THAT I MAY NOT HAVE PROBLEM GOING IN FOR A NEW PARTNER THOUGH AM 18 YEARS OLD BUT WANT A GUY WITH EITHER SMALL OR MEDIUM CUT DICK WHO LOOKS VERY SEXY

[Alfred]

I am happy to hear those who are in the spot light, stand for understanding and tolerance toward those of the gay community.
He may be right about ten years down the road. However, that is only if the young gay men understand what the older gay men have gone through so that they can enjoy some of the acceptance gays have today.
the fight has not ended as you can see. It seems unless there's a united front against such homophobics attitudes, gays will lose what forward movements they have achieved. Just as Freedom is not free and you have to continue to fight for it, so is the somewhat freedom we have achieved thus far.
You young gays, get off your lazy asses and get to work. Were is Queer Nation?

[Chris Edmunds]

Highmee really misses the point. Evans certainly has the right to choose not to go to any bar, gay or straight. But he would have to "live it down"???? Does he have to "live down" his association with his gay sibling? By stating that he is "supportive" of gays (hate "supportive" and "tolerant", both which express condescention) he draws a line of moral distinction. Can we not, as human beings, ignore labels and simply "support" one another for who, not what we are? But this is a country where thought and speech are purportedly free, and Evans has a right to adjust his thoughts and speech in the name of expediency.
I call it hypocisy.

[JOSE MORALES]

hi chris...i didnt know that you were gay...

[jose morales]

my name iz jose would you go out with me? and i wanna because i have a really good voice....

[jose morales]

im gay to...requst me back please.... your soooo cute... i love your movie fantastic 4 its so cool....

[jason]

ive seen a pic of Scott Evans, hes VERY hot- he was in a guest spot on that show Fringe.

[gords]

i love chris evans! =)

[Warren]

what the hell is all this commentary about his not wanting to go to a gay bar? I'm gay and NOT a movie star and even I don't like to go to gay bars. What's the big deal about hanging out in bars, anyway? Let the man be himself and stop judging...it just makes you sound like a stereotypical silly queen (not that there's anything wrong with being a silly queen sometimes... but grow up).

and yes...Chris Evans hot enough to melt an asbestos condom.

[JimmySD]

I've been a fan of Chris' for a long time...before Fantastic Four which I love that he was a main team member but have you seen him in Cellular. He is a great actor...and of course easy on the eyes and gay friendly....Wooof

[Alan P]

I Agree with the last guy gee wizz people are just pissed that he's not a big homo too. and concerning the views on the president and liberals lets not make haste before the man is even inaugurated. Good Lord a negative attitude is not going to help this country out one bit.. Anyways.. Peace and Love, ASP

[nativenyker]

He is not only the hottest thing to ever don spandex but has my vote!

xo
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[wallace]

I don't think he's worried about the gay bars. He's worried about the gay people in ther who will well him out for $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to the press and will make faulse accusations. I don't blame him at all and I personally would not go ther in his status. The gays would destroy him and I think we all know that !
Look what happened to the other celebraties............ all turned in by gays, not straits ! fact ! Rock hudson and liberace knew this. the gays were their worst enemies, how sad. It even happened to me so I know it's a fact ! Look what happened to john travolta with the blackmail scandal a few years back................oh, they'll get you, no doubt !

[jobe]

Okay you guys are supose to be the experts. WE all have the friend who is gay friendly has the gay brother and is not afraid of a gay bar..and you know what? one way or another we end up sleepying with him..no matter what they look like in blue tightys....Snap out of it!! report on the gay men dying in the war or something.

[arthurmelton]

thanks for comming out!!

your fan

arthur

[blackacrej]

I went to school with Chris and agree that he comes from the most liberal families around, and from one of the most liberal towns. His mom and sister were two people I never had trouble being gay around, even back when I was struggling to accept it. I'm not surprised he's for gay rights as standing up for equality was more or less a part of the curriculum where we're from.

[Ted's]

" I Love Chris Evans " .... Welcome to GAY WORLD...

[Ted's]

" I Love Chris Evans " .... Welcome to GAY WORLD...

[Tim]

I don't think I've ever had fun in a gay bar, to be honest. I think it's the music and the company (in my town, one just doesn't see Bearish guys, or people over 30, in the bars...sad, I think...of course, now, there are NO queer bars...).

[jay kaplan]

STOP; think about it the stars,actors
of that leve - good or bad have done
what they can, and besides as ALWAYS
it is theAMERICAN people UNITED that
have changed things, ALWAYS THE COMMON PERSON the barber, the baker and the car maker all of us if we band together will change thinghs IT ALWAYS HAS - AND ALWAYS WILL
"THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STARTS STARTS OUT:
"WE THE PEOPLE"
So Get Out Talk To People, Form Groups locally, State Wide and Nationally.
If half the estemated that are gay join,you will have voice a very stong voice - make a conserted efffort
A FRIEND
THAT POLITIONS TALK AND TALK ACTORS
AND LIKE NEED THE PUBLICITY

[aManOnaJourney]

"That's where a photo will get taken, it will run in magazines, and before you know it, I'll be living down the gay rumor for the rest of my life,"

A truly 'open-minded' would not worry about pictures or gay rumors.

So what if there are pictures or rumors?

It would be nice if he would have more confidence in the truth and less about perception.

Not worrying about picutres or rumors TODAY will help lead to more equality/understanding/acceptance, and reduce bullying/violence TOMORROW ....... overwise, aspects like marriage will take longer than 10 years.

[aManOnaJourney]

One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from Bob Smith (comedian, author) from his book "Openly Bob".

"I tried venturing out to gay bars in the mystical belief that an environment where I felt awkward and uncomfortable was the perfect place for someone to find me attractive”

Nails it, for me.

[Michael]

I LOVE HIM...I love him Straight, I love him Gay, I JUST LOVE HIM...!
He is my dream man...his looks, his voice, his eyes...OMG! Okay...I have to stop...what's his brothers name? Do you not have a pic of him? GEEZ!!!

[thegaytekeeper]

it is nice to see a man embrace himself and others around him...