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Sir Ian McKellen Calls Beauty and the Beast's Gay Controversy 'Rubbish'
The legendary out actor commented on the sexual orientation of the character LeFou, and the lack of gay characters in general: "Why should they be excluded?"
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Sir Ian McKellen Calls Beauty and the Beast's Gay Controversy 'Rubbish'

The legendary out actor commented on the sexual orientation of the character LeFou, and the lack of gay characters in general: "Why should they be excluded?"

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