Queerty reminded us that GLAAD held their 18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards last evening. As you might expect, slurred poster boy of gays in media, TR Knight, served as the initial master of ceremonies and also represented Grey's Anatomy when the show won outstanding individual episode for "Where the Boys Are."
As you might not expect, Jennifer Aniston was given this year's "Vanguard Award," and here's why:
Jennifer Aniston is, without a doubt, one of the most charismatic, talented, and celebrated actresses in the world today. It is all the more refreshing then, that she hasn't shied away from roles that playfully or dramatically explore the boundaries of human sexuality and relationships. For ten seasons, Jennifer Aniston played Rachel Green on Friends, a show that included, from its very first season, a portrayal of a lesbian family.
So, she was on a show that had a fair and accurate depiction of a lesbian family? That makes her a vanguard for the gay community? Well then, in keeping with that logic, Isaiah Washington should expect his GLAAD Vanguard Award next year.
PS Wilson Cruz—Ricky from My So-Called Life—was there. Remember when he got kicked out on Christmas and Angela looked everywhere for him? Jesus. That guy's a vanguard.
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Ha. It would make more sense for Jen to present the award to Jake, if her being on "Friends" is the main justification.
Or wait, did her kiss with Courtney Cox on 'Dirt' have something to do with it?
SHE LOOK LIKE A MAN. SHE WAS KISSING COX. THAT WHY GAY PEOPLE LOVE HER. BECAUSE SHE AND THEM ARE THE SAME GROUP.
What?! Ricky was gay?! Well, there go all my hopes and dreams…
I have always said that Jennifer Aniston is gay. She and courtney cox are a lesbian couple and David Arquette is the "beard". Which is fine and good-Im not homophobic. I just think that coming out would probably boost her career. Definitly boost her tabloid profile!! Just my humble opinion.
i personally think it's beyond pathetic that Maniston gets an award for giving Courtney Cox a manipulative, ratings-grabbing semi-kiss.
and by the way, where was Courtney's award for the same piece of crap?
is there a Huvane in da house?
I, too, was somewhat confused by the Anniston award. But why is Rebecca R. Stamos trying to snag the attention over there? And did Eva just give up, or what?
I love how loosely the word "vanguard" is thrown around. Wouldn't it make more sense to award Jennifer Aniston if she was actually a lesbian on "Friends"? Plus, anything that ever had to do with that lesbian couple on "Friends" centered around David Schwimmer's whiny ass, so I didn't like having them on the show, since it meant more whiny ass complaints from Ross.
However, I'll take a good picture of Jake any day. Le sigh.
Oh, and Wilson Cruz is the shit. He was at our city's gay pride parade two years ago, and the guy is awesome.
Not to draw any comparisons, but ahem, Angelina has played a bisexual on screen making out with another woman, real tongue and all in GIA. I'm not saying Angelina deserves the award, but as far as only appearing on screen in lesbian roles, she sure deserves it more than Aniston. I agree the award should have gone to Jakey or even better T.R Night. Shame on GLAAD.