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Rupert Everett isn't too happy with his treatment as an actor in Hollywood.

In an interview with Britain’s The Times, the 48-year-old actor compared Tinseltown to Al Qaeda.

“Hollywood is a place that pretends it’s very liberal but it’s not remotely,” he told the paper.

Mr. Everett told the interviewer that being an openly gay actor has cost him “tons” of starring roles over the years. He also believes that the only reason he was hired to be the voice of Prince Charming in the Shrek franchise is because it’s animated.

Asked whether Jodie Foster’s recent acknowledgement of her lesbian life partner in an acceptance speech indicates a growing tolerance towards homosexuality in the American arm of the film industry, the Importance of Being Earnest star said: “It’s the opposite. She is 45 and she just couldn’t be bothered any more. After a certain age you can be gay [in Hollywood]. Before that it’s not only not good, it’s impossible.”  read more »

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