Yahoo News Paddington star Ben Whishaw discusses sexuality
Paddington and Mary Poppins Returns star Ben Whishaw has revealed how therapy helped him come to terms with his sexuality.
The actor, who has been in a civil partnership with composer Mark Bradshaw since 2012, explained that while he is open and comfortable about his sexuality now, there was a period of time when he 'hated' himself.
Speaking to the Sunday Times Magazine, he said: ''There was a moment in my early twenties when I did not feel very good about myself. It was to do with my sexuality and not knowing how to be myself and hating myself. I did know [my sexuality], I just couldn't tell anyone.''
While Whishaw didn't divulge any details about the therapy he received, he did admit it 'really helped' him.
He added: "I don't think [sexuality] is the be-all and end-all, and since revealing my sexuality I haven't had any negative effects."
Whishaw also expressed the view that most people are on a scale when it comes to sexuality.
"If we're honest about these things, perhaps most people are on a spectrum," he said.
However, the Spectre star is not so keen on the different terms people use to label themselves, stating: "I hate all these labels. I get mixed up.''
Whishaw will be reprising the voice of Paddington in a new CG-animated series for Nickelodeon, which will follow a younger version of the Peruvian bear on his adventures as he writes to Aunt Lucy from Windsor Gardens.
Meanwhile, we're still waiting on a release date for Paddington 3.
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