Top Ten: Gay men we wish were straight!
With thanks to my housemate, the Dollymix team and the fashion industry, here are the fabulous gay men we wish would turn straight and sweep us off our feet. Please don't take this one seriously, it's just a bit of fun!
1. Tom Ford
It seems ridiculously unfair that the one man who understands women, clothes and sex appeal better than anyone is gay. Tom Ford, the fashion mogul responsible for making an almost bankrupt Gucci into one of the most profitable brands of the nineties, is pure sex on legs. He's got it all; smoldering good looks, impeccable dress sense and a serious business brain. Life's a bitch, isn't it?
2. John Barrowman
I have a huge crush on actor / singer / presenter John. One day he's singing Cole Porter songs, the next he's fighting CGI aliens in Cardiff. To think he started off in kids telly. I do love a bit of variety in a man! Add to the big career his good looks, charm and very cheeky sense of humour, and you've got the whole package. Shame he's married to another man.
3. Rupert Everett
Yes, he's known to be a bit of a volatile diva, and his actions on the celebrity version of The Apprentice were more than a little bit odd, but we still love Rupert, if only for his fabulous turn as the no-nonsense gay best friend in 'My Best Friend's Wedding'. Actually, thinking about it he's a stupid one to include in this list, because if he was straight, he'd probably be a crap friend. Oops.
4. Alan Cumming
There is a men's fragrance by this man called 'Cumming'. For that alone I love him with all my heart. I also love that he saw the hidden genius in 'Josie & The Pussycats' and agreed to star in it even though it was a teen movie. For that, he makes the list.
5. Marc Jacobs
I could fill this entire list with fashion designers, but this is the last one I promise. Who doesn't wish they could be on the arm of Marc Jacobs? Think of the free shoes, the free bags, the fabulous little dresses and grungy, low-slung trousers. And think of the social circle! Marc is pals with all the coolest celebs and quirky starlets and is apparently also a lovely bloke. Awww.
6. Jeremy Sheffield
Even my mother fancies Jeremy Sheffield, though she does still refer to him as 'the dishy one who played that doctor' (Following a stint as a ballet dancer, he starred in Holby City before moving on to movies and, um, Renault Clio adverts). Someone should tell Renault's ad department that it's not fair to have him charming French women in cute little hatchbacks when he bats for the other side in real life. It just gives us false hope.
7. Will Young
I remember there being a big furore when Will Young came out following his Pop Idol win. Were people blind? Surely I wasn't the only one who'd figured it out long before then, watching the early episodes and seeing smart, sweet and sensitive Will writing in his diary and sitting in corners looking all emotional? Now he's dancing around in dapper three piece suits (often white) and working the geek chic look. I love him for it. So should you!
8. Neil Patrick Harris
This one's for Dollymix editor Cate, who got it right when she said "who didn't love Dougie Howser?". Now all grown up, he's so good at playing a womanising fool in 'How I Met Your Mother' that he was nominated for an Emmy. He came out publicly in November. Ironic, isn't it?
9. T.R Knight
Grey's Anatomy fans will no doubt love George, and I do too. Of course I know that T.R Knight is probably nothing like the character he portrays, but we're talking about turning gay men here - reality isn't really all that important.
Disclaimer:Rejoice! The delicious Patrick Dempsey (right) is not gay. He is married though. Still, I still thought you might like the picture.
10. Rufus Wainwright
A friend described Wainwright's slightly mad set as Glastonbury as 'an explosion in a deckchair factory'. Enough said. I love the crazy ones.
The only one I would even consider would be the sexy, TOM FORD!!!!!!
Posted by: Kassie | August 1, 2007 10:31 PM