Luke Evans spoke candidly about his experiences with homophobic bullying during school, which deeply affected his self-esteem and sense of identity. He recalled the cruelty of names like 'shirt lifter' and reflected on the complexities of growing up as a gay child in a Jehovah's Witness household. While he expressed a willingness to forgive his bullies, he emphasized the need for acknowledgment of their wrongdoing. Furthermore, Evans shared a nostalgic memory of his first crush on a rugby teacher, illustrating early feelings he did not yet understand, today providing a rich perspective on his journey and success as an openly gay star in Hollywood.
When asked by Laing if he would forgive his bullies, he replied, 'Yes, I guess I forgive them,' but added, 'I'd love for them to ask for it though. On their knees, 'Please, please forgive me.''
I was bullied for being gay before I even understood what it meant. The worst nickname was Jovey bender because it combined two aspects of my identity that could never be reconciled.
The ultimate revenge: success, Laing added.
I just felt something I'd never felt before, he said of the experience, adding that his teacher was 'good-looking,' had 'big muscles,' and drove 'a sports car with my name...written on the seatbelts.'
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