Mamma Mia!-loving homos experienced a bit of heartbreak this weekend. Lead actress Amanda Seyfried and cast mate Dominic Cooper were meant to appear at lavender-tinged film festival Outfest, but the duo’s management pulled the plug right before their alleged red carpet responsibilities.
…At the last minute, Outfest’s p.r. man, Carl Larsen, received an e-mail: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the red-carpet arrivals…have been canceled.” Larsen said, “I was taken by surprise. There was no explanation.”
Another observer fumed, “Outrageous! How can [Seyfried] diss the gays like that? This is our movie!” A rep for Universal said, “This was never a red-carpet event. She volunteered to come and introduce the movie and did a great job. There was never a red carpet for her to walk.”
Source: Queerty
Unfortunately, except for Universal’s statement, not much of that is true. It was known for days in advance that there was to be no red-carpet, press line, etc. I was at the screening. Amanda introduced the movie, she was enthusiastic and charming, thanked her managers, adding “…and they’re all gay!” and the crowd loved her. I saw absolutely no evidence of anyone feeling “dissed.” Page Six and internet claims that “gay activists” were “fuming” and “slamming” her are patently ridiculous.
