Marlon Wayans has no time for haters who posted homophobic feedback on his latest Satisfaction Month Instagram put up (Getty)
Marlon Wayans has proven as soon as once more that he’s the last word LGBTQ+ ally (and supportive dad of a trans son) by sharing a Satisfaction month put up on Instagram – then trolling bigots who reacted negatively to it.
Wayans shared a picture from a Satisfaction-themed photoshoot to Instagram, writing: ““Pleased PRIDE to all my LGBTQ+ peoples. I’m STRAIGHT … nicely, in accordance with my youngster, CISGENDER male. I simply love and assist my peoples.” He was pictured draped in a Satisfaction flag.
The put up was favored 260,000 instances, and acquired nearly 14,000 feedback – together with from LGBTQ+ celebs like Janelle Monáe, who wrote: “Thanks!! Pleased Satisfaction to us! 🌈😍🏳️🌈”.
Nonetheless, as to be anticipated these days on social media – there have been loads of bigoted and detrimental replies as nicely. One particular person mentioned: “I’m the First to unfollow you and delete all of your films on my Netflix”. One other merely commented: “Disappointing”.
The anti-LGBTQ+ responses prompted the White Chicks actor and comedy star to put up one other Satisfaction photograph, which he captioned: “As a father of a kid within the LGBTQ+ group I present my assist. Zero f–ks what individuals suppose. If I misplaced you … GOOD!
“Your hateful ass by no means liked me within the first place. A few of y’all humorous. I’m a troll. I’ll put up all day.”
He stored going the next day, posting a picture of himself in a rainbow masks and writing: “Do i appear like I actually give a f**ok?! Pleased PRIDE month. Particularly to all of the hateful dudes on the market mad as a result of I’m supporting household and buddies.
“For individuals to be that homophobic wreaks of repressed emotions/needs. Bruh, don’t stay like that. Come on out. Be you. That’s what PRIDE is all about… acceptance. I swear i bought soooo many extra pics.”
In an interview with The Breakfast Membership radio present in 2023, Wayans revealed that his son Kai is trans and made it clear that he’s totally supportive of his youngster’s journey.
The Scary Film star defined that any confusion or ignorance he beforehand had concerning transgender individuals was shortly pushed apart as soon as his son got here out as trans, including that accepting his youngster for who they’re was just about a no brainer.
“I gotta respect their needs and as a guardian I simply need my children to be free – free in spirit, free in thought, free to be themselves,” he shared.
Marlon Wayans’ new particular
In his two Satisfaction posts, Marlon Wayans additionally mentions his new comedy particular Good Grief on Amazon Prime.
The 51-year-old comic makes use of his new stand-up particular to unpack grief, his upbringing and the bond along with his dad and mom, fairly than talking instantly about his trans son.
Talking to the LA Occasions, Wayans shared that he wished to open up about his household regardless that it hurts.
“I believe it’s stunning to speak about one thing that hurts you and one thing that’s actual,” he defined.
“I believe that is my strongest set as a result of as I do extra stand-up, I get extra private.
“The viewers was very stunning and really supportive. I don’t know in the event that they know, however listening to them snigger was therapeutic for me.”