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Luke Evans on his journey from Jehovah’s Witness to Hollywood’s first gay action star

Luke Evans speaks with GAY TIMES about his Jehovah’s Witness upbringing, memoir and paving the way for LGBTQIA+ representation in Hollywood.

Sam Damshenas
December 10, 2024 – 13 min read

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