
Actress Camryn Manheim Sparks Backlash After Joking She Wanted Her Son to Be Gay
Actress Camryn Manheim faced online backlash after stating at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner that she was disappointed her son, Milo, is heterosexual. During a speech introducing award recipient Marcia Gay Harden, Manheim joked that she 'always wanted a gay son' and expressed frustration that her son is the only straight person in his musical theater company. The remarks, delivered on September 27, 2026, drew mixed reactions, with some viewing the comments as humorous while others criticized them as inappropriate. Manheim, known for 'The Practice,' is a single mother to 25-year-old actor Milo Manheim. The incident highlights ongoing debates about public figures discussing children's sexuality in political contexts.



