Kellan Lutz: “I don’t Google myself, but I’ve heard that people think I’m gay”

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So much Kellan Lutzy goodness, too little Kellan Lutzy time. Kellan Lutz did an especially epic Kellan Lutzy interview with the new issue of The Advocate. Of course, Kellan Lutz takes the opportunity to say nice things to and about Kellan Lutz’s gay fan base. I’m assuming that Kellan Lutz’s Kellan Lutzy gay fanbase is significant, just because Kellan Lutz’s whole persona seems tailor-made for gay culture. I mean that in both a good and bad way – Kellan Lutz is very nice (even lovely) about his gay fanbase, but I’m assuming that the dudes who like him think that he’s at least bi-curious. Kellan Lutz trolls for “Dick” on Craigslist. Kellan Lutz loves to work out and Kellan Lutz seems obsessed with his own body. You can read Kellan Lutz’s Lutzy interview here, and here are some highlights:

On his role as Poseidon in Immortals: “I’ve been playing a pale vampire for years, so I’m just glad to finally have a tan in a movie. I love that our director, Tarsem, saw the gods as youthful. If you were a god, wouldn’t you rather be in your 20s or 30s as opposed to old and gray with a beard down to your ankles?

On his gay fans: “Oh, they’re the best. I love them. When I meet gay fans out and about, they’re so great to talk to — and I’m big on hugging, because I’m from the Midwest. They’re just so energetic and loving. I’m proud to have those fans, and their support means a lot to me. I don’t want just girls coming to my movies; I want guys to come too.”

A story about a male fan that approached Kellan Lutz at a spa while he was naked in a hot tub: “Probably [he was gay], yeah. That’s why I was so flattered. We talked for about 15 minutes, and it clicked that he was probably hitting on me. By no means did I want to lead him on, so it was just kind of funny to me to realize that he was hitting on me — and doing a pretty good job.”

His ignorant youth: “I was really ignorant. Growing up, I could never tell who was gay. Even in high school, I had friends that I didn’t know were gay until years later. I’d find out on Facebook or something and be like, “Oh, that explains some things,” or “Wow, no wonder they were so cool.” I remember going to a buddy’s house right when I came to L.A. He was showing me his place, and I asked, “Where do you sleep?” He’s like, “Here, in this bed.” He had a roommate, so I was like, “Where does your roommate sleep?” He said, “He sleeps here too.” I was like, “Oh, OK.” I’ve slept in the same bed as my brothers, and I’ve crashed on a friend’s bed, so it did not even cross my mind that they were gay. He called me up after I left his house and said, “Kellan, you handled that so well. I haven’t told many people, so thanks for being such a good person.” Suddenly, all this stuff started clicking, and everything made sense: Some guys I thought were just friends aren’t just friends! That’s the day my gaydar finally kicked in. We’re still the best of friends to this day. Now I have some really close friends who are gay.”

He claims he doesn’t like to pap’d shirtless: “[My gay friends] will be like, “Ooh, your arms are looking good, Kellan,” “Ooh, your big chest,” or “Gosh, those eyes.” They hit on me in a friendly way. Anyway, I love a topless run by the beach, and it does suck when paparazzi is there. It’s like, “F–k, do I keep my shirt on because I don’t want to be shirtless in another magazine?” I don’t want to be known as the guy who always takes his shirt off.”

Worrying that his “looks” will upstage his talent: “Well, sure. I think all actors have to be mindful of that. But in the end, it’s a business. It’s great to have the platform to go do independent movies or a fun comedy where I can keep my shirt on, but sometimes sex sells. If me taking my shirt off can get the audience in there, then sure, I don’t mind doing that. But it’s tough, because I don’t just want to be beefcake.”

Trying to keep his clothes on more: “Yeah, I have to be conscious of that too. I’ve done a lot of photo shoots lately for the press coming up with Immortals and Breaking Dawn, and every photographer wants to get the topless shot. We’ve really had to be choosy and not do that for every magazine. I’ve actually been trying to keep my clothes on more.”

He doesn’t Google himself: “I don’t Google myself, but I’ve heard that people think I’m gay. I’ve heard it all. See, I don’t really go after girls. Most of the girlfriends I’ve had have come after me. So it’s really funny when girls get offended because I don’t hit on them. They’ll transform their insecurity into, “Oh, that makes sense, because I heard you’re into guys and have a boyfriend.” I’m like, “Seriously? That’s your tactic to get me to like you?” There will always be rumors, but I know who I am.”

Being Christian and pro-gay: “I was raised in a Christian family, and I’m a Christian, but the only commandment that I really live by is “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It doesn’t matter who a person is or what they’re into, you just show them love. If they’re happy, be happy for them. Be a believer, have faith in something, but no one’s right or wrong. Just be a good person. If we were all just one loving world, stuff would be so much easier.”

On not getting a part in Magic Mike, Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming movie about male strippers: “I actually did call about that. They got Alex Pettyfer for the role I would’ve been right for, and there wasn’t really another role for me in it. But it’s got a great cast, and I think it’s going to be well received. Channing Tatum’s story is amazing, and it’s very ballsy for him to tell it.”

He wants gay roommates: “Honestly, I’d prefer to live with gay guys. They’re the cleanest, and they just take care of stuff. Because I’m always away, coming home to a clean house means a lot to me. Trust me, I’ve lived with a lot of roommates, and straight guys are just kids who don’t pick up after themselves.”

[From The Advocate]

Yeah… Kellan Lutz is a meathead, but Kellan Lutz has some decent things to say. I enjoyed the part about his Christianity, and his confession about his “ignorance” or denseness about his gay friends. Maybe Kellan Lutz is really comfortable with his own heterosexuality, and that’s why he doesn’t mind giving one of the most homoerotic interviews I’ve ever read. If I’m giving Kellan Lutz the benefit of the doubt (why?), I’d say that he probably loves it when people think he’s gay, because at least they’re talking about him.

But Kellan Lutz is also kind of a jag. My favorite example – “They got Alex Pettyfer for the role I would’ve been right for, and there wasn’t really another role for me in it.” Pettyfer got the lead role in an ensemble film that includes Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello and Channing Tatum. Is Kellan trying to convince us that he went in there and was like, “I need to lead role or I’m walking”? Because that would explain why he didn’t manage to even get a supporting part.

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  1. brin says:

    Did Kellan Putz also hear that people think he’s a tool?

  2. Poison Ivy says:

    Dude you’re boring! Be happy that there are even rumours…

  3. Stacy says:

    I’ll overlook his obvious ‘airhead’ syndrome on account of him being mildly cute.

  4. Flan says:

    Lol@myself.

    Just wondered in another topic about who Lutz is and then I see there’s this topic exclusively about him.

    He looks hot as Poseidon, way hotter than as vampire-boy.

    Like his relaxed attitude. If Tom Cruise had done an interview like this, people wouldn’t enjoy calling him gay anymore.

  5. Quest says:

    Kellan Lutz needs to just accept the leading roles from behind. His interview was surprisingly cool.

  6. gee says:

    Kellan Lutz may be self absorbed and a little douchey, but he seems like a nice guy. This interview seems very honest and he does well for the Christians who are not closed minded like so many people think.

  7. kay says:

    oh dear. so many stereotypes, so little time.

    the best though, the best was the whole “gay roommates” part.

  8. Anait says:

    I find him boring… and “I’d say that he probably loves it when people think he’s gay, because at least they’re talking about him.” Well said, Kaiser!

  9. LittleDeadGrrl says:

    He’s harmless and kinda cute at times but I wish he’d not speak. Every time he opens his mouth I just want to laugh. I love how he talks about women. HE doesn’t hit on them … they come to him and need to like audition for his time basically. Nice.

  10. Frieda says:

    You can Google pretty much every male celebrity on the planet and get feedback that people think they are gay. Join the club, Kellan.

  11. Sloane Wyatt says:

    Real Christians love other people, don’t judge, and actually help everyone they can. They don’t have crazy agendas like the Ameritaliban.

    Great interview.

  12. Nina says:

    Shouldn’t the title of this article be:

    Kellan Lutz: Kellan Lutz doesn’t Google himself, but Kellan Lutz has heard that people think Kellan Lutz is gay

  13. WTF says:

    i have no idea who this dude or ashley greene are…twilight kids? yah have never, will never, HELL never

  14. Relli says:

    Kellan Lutz should really consider staying a brunette, less douchey than his bleached out, cool guy hair tips he usually has goign on.

  15. Kimbob says:

    Ok, I can breathe now. Got my Kellan Lutzy fix…hahaha!

    I do like it how he “flipped the script” on the gay thing. I still think he is, though!

  16. So not! says:

    Johnny Bravo any1?

  17. mln76 says:

    OK this made me like him a little bit he’s obviously dumb as a rock and has an ego the size of a house but he seems to mean well.

  18. Mindy says:

    RIGHT!!! He doesn’t google himself. SURE.. I believe that one. Sometime last year, I was in charge of the twitter account for a website that caters to the geek community. I mentioned his name in an article I wrote for the site and then tweeted a link to the article… within MINUTES, he started following the twitter feed and it was definitely him, because days later, he had posted a pic of himself there to prove his twitter account should be deemed an ‘official’ one.

  19. Incredulous says:

    No idea who this guy is but he looks like a butch Ryan Phillippe and he has not yet mastered the art of being able to talk about himself in the third person. Go watch some promos done by The Rock Kellan, that’s how you do it.

  20. Lila says:

    Ted Casablancas is full of crap and over the top with Twilight, but I always thought Kellan may be one of the Blind Vices he talks about. Granted, I think %90 of the BV he makes up and there may be a little truth. Everyone always thought it was Rob Pattinson for this particular vice, but Ted just wrote another one and called the BV dude a “dumb sweetie” and this interview pretty much seems to embody something a “dumb sweetie” would say.

  21. Camille says:

    I’ve never thought of this guy as anything but a meathead, serial killer eyed tool. Now I also think he *really* is gay. He doth protest too much.

  22. Victoria says:

    And people call Brad Pitt stupid.

    And I really wish people would shut about their so called Christianity in Hollywood. Like if you are only following one commandment in the Bible then you might as well just have a seat.You can’t pick and choose the parts you like. And it’s that way with any faith. Sheesh.

  23. smh says:

    haven’t read the article that title alone is LOL