McKellen: Weinstein Rigged Oscars, Blocked Gay Winner
Update: 2025-11-17
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Sir Ian McKellen alleges Harvey Weinstein manipulated the 1999 Academy Awards, preventing him from becoming the first openly gay Best Actor winner. McKellen, who was a frontrunner, expressed disappointment as the Oscar went to Roberto Benigni for Life is Beautiful, a Miramax production. McKellen encourages young actors to embrace their authentic selves, noting the lack of openly gay Best Actor winners and the predominantly straight Premier League.
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