What a way to open a movie — Eminem, 42, is a guest star on James Franco‘s character’s talk show in The Interview, and casually admits to being gay. The rapper has been under a lot of attacks for using vulgar lyrics towards gay people, so it comes as a shock when he admits that he himself is homosexual. Of course, he was reading off of a script, but people are freaking out about the confession — see what they’re saying!
Some fans think that Eminem’s cameo was one of the most hilarious parts of the movie.
#TheInterview Eminem Interview is just belly blasting😂😂😂 #Eminem wat is dis yaa😂
— YИ (@YogiTweetz) December 27, 2014
@Eminem is so smart! He isn’t gay! He’s just reeling yall in to buy his music 😈#Eminem but loved #TheInterview btw 👌
— Kristy (@kkrriissy) December 27, 2014
“I was pretty much leaving breadcrumbs of gayness.” #Eminem #TheInterview — David C. Salamie (@salamied) December 25, 2014
Watching #TheInterview this movie is hilarious! “Gay twitter is blowing up” haha. #Eminem — Kalis Evans (@R_kalis) December 25, 2014
The #Eminem opening scene in the film #TheInterview is an instant classic!!! 😂 — Allen Hughes (@Hughes2Society) December 25, 2014
Other fans seem to be confused on whether or not it was a genuine confession.
I love #Eminem doing that sly coming out on #TheInterview. Way to start a movie. — Ochan30 (@Ochan30) December 27, 2014
So was Eminem acting or actually coming out on the movie? I admire and respect him either way, I’m just curious. #TheInterview #Eminem — faux_française (@j_andybsack) December 26, 2014
I always had a feeling Eminem was gay. It was brave of him to come out this way. #TheInterview #eminem
— meshaq (@meshaq) December 26, 2014
Was the #eminem‘s #ComingOut the true reason for the hack attack on sony?? #TheInterview
— Brigitte (@brigittevonhamm) December 27, 2014
The Interview opens up with James interviewing Eminem one on one, and it takes a toll after Eminem openly admits he’s gay. James, thinking he’s heard wrong, asks him what he means and Eminem says, “I’m a homosexual.”
Then, Eminem shockingly says: “Or, you know, when I say things about gay people and people think that my lyrics are homophobic, you know, it’s because I’m gay.”
Seth Rogen, who acts as a showrunner in the film, starts freaking out and shouts,“This is the greatest moment in gay history!” In case you missed the hilarious clip, you can WATCH it here!
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Is Eminem’s cameo in The Interview hilarious or offensive? Sound off below!
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