Hurtful: Famous People Who Have Been Accused Of Homophobia

J.K. Rowling: The author has a history of making transphobic remarks and has criticized the Scottish government's proposed Gender Recognition Reform Bill, expressing concerns about its impact on vulnerable women and the potential for male predators to enter women's facilities by declaring themselves transgender. Her comments have sparked controversy and accusations of being harmful to the transgender community.

Ricky Gervais: The British comedian faced backlash for his comedy special 'SuperNature,' released in May 2022, which included offensive jokes targeting transgender women, including openly trans actress Eddie Izzard. Gervais made remarks about trans women's physical appearances and made references to transgender issues while claiming to support trans rights in real life. His comments sparked controversy and criticism for potentially perpetuating harmful stereotypes and undermining the transgender community's rights and experiences.

Matt Damon: The actor faced criticism after sharing a story in August 2021 about how he had used a homophobic slur as a "joke" during a meal with his wife and three daughters. His children confronted him, explaining why the word was hurtful and dangerous. Damon later acknowledged his ignorance and vowed not to use the slur again, but the story sparked backlash on social media, with many expressing their disappointment over his long-standing use of the offensive term.

Kid Rock filmed going on a homophobic rant during a performance, using offensive language towards fans filming him with their iPhones. His history of using homophobic language has drawn criticism.

Comedian Sarah Silverman faced criticism for a 2010 tweet in which she used a homophobic slur while discussing a TV show. The tweet was seen as offensive and drew backlash from some in the LGBTQ+ community.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin opened up about his homophobic past, revealing that during his time at boarding school, he held prejudiced views due to fear and confusion about his own sexuality. He acknowledged his past ignorance and growth in a candid interview with Rolling Stone.

Kevin Hart's career faced a downturn over accusations of homophobia when old homophobic tweets resurfaced in 2018. As a result, he lost the opportunity to host the Oscars. Despite the controversy, he faced criticism for not offering a sincere apology for his past remarks.

Amy Schumer faced backlash for a 2012 tweet in which she used a homophobic slur while referencing actress Helen Hunt. The tweet was met with criticism for its offensive language.

Eminem has faced accusations of homophobia throughout his career, and despite his recent comeback, he came under fire in 2018 for using a homophobic slur to describe Tyler, the Creator on the song 'Fall.' This incident raised questions about whether there has been any genuine change in his behavior.

Chelsea Handler faced backlash for a controversial tweet on National Coming Out Day, where she attempted to make a joke about Sen. Lindsey Graham and Republicans. However, the tweet was met with criticism from both political parties for its insensitivity on a sensitive subject.