Manheim’s HRC Speech Sparks Backlash Over Comments on Son’s Sexuality
Actress Camryn Manheim faced online criticism after telling the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner that she had 'always wanted a gay son' and regretted that her 25-year-old son, Milo, is straight. She cited childhood photos of him in drag as evidence she had his sexuality 'locked up,' a remark that drew cheers from the audience but accusations of treating her child as an accessory from critics. The controversy coincides with new CDC data showing a sharp decline in LGBTQ identification among US teenagers, highlighting a growing disconnect between Hollywood narratives and youth trends.
