Fans of the Harry Potter films were slightly taken aback when young star Daniel Radcliffe bared all in a theatrical production of “Equus.† But it was during his Broadway performance of that play in 2008 that Radcliffe learned about The Trevor Project,  the nation’s only helpline for LGBT and questioning teens who are in emotional trouble and may be considering suicide.  Last Friday, Radcliffe taped a public service announcement for The Trevor Project. In an interview with the Associated Press, Radcliffee said:
“I have always hated anybody who is not tolerant of gay men or lesbians or bisexuals. Now I am in the very fortunate position where I can actually help or do something about it….I think it’s important for somebody from a big, commercial movie series like ‘Harry Potter’ and particularly because I am not gay or bisexual or transgendered. … The fact that I am straight makes not a difference, but it shows that straight people are incredibly interested and care a lot about this as well.”
The PSA is scheduled to air in the spring.
Next Sunday, March 7, there is an Oscar night party at Here Lounge in West Hollywood benefiting The Trevor Project. Click here for details.
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