The subject of a new two-part documentary 'Spacey Unmasked', Kevin Spacey said he had intended to come out as gay in a different way before the scandal unfolded.
British podcaster Dan Wootton asked Kevin Spacey about his 2017 coming-out statement after being accused of sexual assault by actor Anthony Rapp.
Kevin Spacey responded by acknowledging that his coming-out statement in 2017 was not the most graceful way to reveal the truth.
He admitted that the timing and planning of his coming-out statement in 2017 were not done well.
Kevin Spacey expressed that after being closeted for a long time, he was unaware of what awaited him upon coming out, so they were looking for a subtle way to reveal his true self.
In 2016, manager Evan Lowenstein suggested the idea of Kevin Spacey revealing his preference for men while holding the Emmy if he won.
Kevin Spacey explained that his plan was to mention his preference for men while holding the Emmy, but he didn't win in 2016 or 2017.
The Rapp allegations surfaced shortly after the 2017 Emmys ceremony, prompting Kevin Spacey to come out despite advice against it.
Kevin Spacey made the decision to come out before the allegations against him, but acknowledged his ignorance about gay matters.
Kevin Spacey mentioned a never-released Netflix biopic about Gore Vidal as another way to gradually reveal his true self.
Spacey had a plan to come out through a never-released Netflix biopic about Gore Vidal, a character that was not a stretch for him.
Dan Wootton, who is also gay, believes the case against Kevin Spacey deserves a closer look, especially considering the various judgments in court.
The new two-part documentary 'Spacey Unmasked' by Mike Lerner and Dorothy Byrne will air Monday and Tuesday on Max and ID.
