Everett slams Hollywood's 'gay discrimination'

British actor Rupert Everett has launched a bitter attack against Hollywood bosses for denying him romantic roles because he is gay.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2006 - 08:48

British actor Rupert Everett has launched a bitter attack against Hollywood bosses for denying him romantic roles because he is gay.

The My Best Friends Wedding star, 47, compares himself to leading man Hugh Grant and believes the Notting Hill star has enjoyed more success than him simply because he is heterosexual.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Notting Hill Person: Everett Person: Rupert Everett Person: Hugh Grant Person: Hugh Person: Elizabeth Hurley Organisation: Hollywood

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