‘Abbott Elementary’ star Tyler James Williams has put an end to speculation about his sexuality once and for all.
In an intensive Instagram story shared on Sunday, the 30-year-old revealed that while he will not be a part of the LGBTQ community, he’s an ally of its members.
“I would not normally relate to such things, but I feel like talking is more essential than me. I’m not gay, he began.
“But I feel a culture of attempting to ‘find’ a hidden trait or behavior that a closed person is ‘escaping’ may be very dangerous,” added Everyone Hates Chris alumnus.
He went on to notice how “over-analyzing someone’s behavior as a way to ‘catch’ her” adds to the fears of many queer and queer-questioners.
“It makes probably the most mundane conversations and interactions in space less protected for our gay brothers and sisters and people who might ask questions,” Williams continued.
He went on to clarify how this idea reinforces the concept many heterosexual men “should live in conditions which can be often unrealistic, less free, and limiting individual expression.”
The Let it Shine star said she wanted to make use of her platform “to ward off these archetypes”, also saying that “being straight doesn’t look a method. Being gay doesn’t look like a one-way street.”
“And what may look like harmless fun and talk can actually send a dangerous message to those that are scuffling with real problems,” he said. “I refuse to inadvertently contribute to this message.”
“As an ally, I remain committed to helping where I can and helping to cultivate a future where we’re all accepted and allowed to be ourselves,” Williams concluded his message.
The Golden Globe winner also recently revealed that his body “crashed” after an outbreak of Crohn’s disease.
Although the incident took place greater than five years ago, it opened on Men’s health earlier this yr concerning the condition, saying he was attempting to construct more muscle to assist him audition for more adult roles.
Nevertheless, in late 2017, he experienced terrible abdominal pains and underwent a colonoscopy to resolve the difficulty. He then had an emergency procedure to remove six inches of his lower intestine.
He weighed just 105 kilos and survived for several months on intravenous food with an ostomy bag.
“The last thought I had was, ‘Oh crap, this might be it,'” he recalls, adding that his body “vibrates” after going into septic shock.
“As for that, I’m not blissful. I have been working quite a bit. I’ve done many things. I enjoyed none of it. This may’t be it,” he said concerning the thoughts that ran through his head on the time.
Fortunately, Williams has recovered and has now made radical changes to his lifestyle to remain healthy. He said he avoided Crohn’s triggers comparable to alcohol, coffee and beef, and took prescribed medications.