Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that the Star Wars actor Alec Guinness once “pleaded” with him to not actively campaign for gay rights. The veteran star of stage and screen, best known for his role as ...

Ian McKellen revealed that an acclaimed actor who he admired gave him some advice about his LGBTQIA+ activism that he did not exactly take to heart. McKellen, 86, came out as a gay man publicly in ...

McKellen says he obviously “didn’t follow” the advice.

Sir Ian McKellen has said that his decision to speak out on issues surrounding LGBTQ+ community rights wasn’t always met with the most positive of reactions from his peers in the entertainment ...

Ian McKellen got pushback for establishing an LGBTQ advocacy group. McKellen's views clashed with those of an older actor who ...

On May the 4 th, Star Wars fans across the world will be coming together to celebrate their love of the franchise. Surprisingly though one of the most iconic parts of the film hated it, even though he ...

Ian McKellen has heard plenty of advice in his career. One piece from a 'Star Wars' legend clearly did not stick. The actor ...

Ian McKellen revealed in a recent interview with The Guardian that Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Alec Guinness once advised him not to go public when it came to advocating for gay rights. Guinness allegedly ...

The "Lord of the Rings" actor recalled their conversation in a new interview.