Richard Madden and boyfriend Brandon Flynn Part 19

damn, ya'll...600 x 18 equals...

by Anonymousreply 1May 27, 2019 5:35 PM

i like these pictures!! random question...are they both smokers?

by Anonymousreply 2May 27, 2019 5:39 PM

I really never want to hear anyone criticize the 10 Ben Barnes threads that have accumulated over the course of 10 years EVER FUCKING AGAIN.

Carry on, then.

by Anonymousreply 3May 27, 2019 5:42 PM

Richard is not gay, he is not bi. He is a heterosexual breeder. And if you can not accept this obvious thing then you have some serious problem

by Anonymousreply 6May 27, 2019 5:50 PM

What do you two have to say to each other to fill 18 threads so quickly?

by Anonymousreply 9May 27, 2019 6:07 PM

R7 never seen that meme before haha

by Anonymousreply 10May 27, 2019 6:10 PM

Does Richard know that they won’t cast him as James Bond if the Broccolis even suspect that he’s gay? Was he already told that he won’t get the part? I’m shocked that he let things go this far.

by Anonymousreply 11May 27, 2019 6:11 PM

Aren't the Ben Barnes threads a feast of crumbs, though?

These two hoes are jetsetting all over the world together. They wildin'.

by Anonymousreply 12May 27, 2019 6:11 PM

discussion always picks up when pictures are found and Richard has been doing a lot of publicity so there have been a lot of pictures, Instagram activity and rumors to discuss so that's why there are so many threads

by Anonymousreply 13May 27, 2019 6:12 PM

R7, isn't that pic criticising the gay community, though? We aren't forcing shit. We merely have eyes.

by Anonymousreply 14May 27, 2019 6:12 PM

They are not gay, GET OVER IT!!!

by Anonymousreply 15May 27, 2019 6:13 PM

R14 no? It's a meme posted by someone who is probably lgbt themselves... It's all a bit of fun on Stan Twitter

by Anonymousreply 16May 27, 2019 6:13 PM

r15 Caps lock and multiple exclamation points doesn't prove your point any more than if you just wrote it normally. Makes you look angry.

by Anonymousreply 17May 27, 2019 6:18 PM

R17 MARY!!! I only hold the shift button thank you very much. Using Caps Lock is very déclassé and Eldergayesque.

by Anonymousreply 18May 27, 2019 6:20 PM

Ugh I hope they stay together forever just so we don’t have to hear it from the trolls if they break up. Instead of the relationship just running it’s course it’ll be all told you so he’s straight!!! Especially if his next relationship is with a woman.

by Anonymousreply 19May 27, 2019 6:22 PM

R19 Before they break up we should get a definitive proof of them being together. Either one of them confirms the relationship or we get photos or videos of them kissing. So no troll can say that Richard is straight after their breakup.

by Anonymousreply 20May 27, 2019 6:25 PM

Nobody other than his most delusional fangirls are arguing that he’s straight. The debate seems to be A) is he still closeted bi or gay now and B) is this a serious relationship or just Richard enjoying some boypussy.

by Anonymousreply 21May 27, 2019 6:27 PM

In the event that Richard suddenly pops up with a woman, you’d have to be deranged to think that he wasn’t fucking Brandon the whole time. One will only be able to conclude that he’s bi. Then we’ll see if he goes back to guys, or goes the Tom Hardy route with marriage and kids, suppressing his same-sex desires for a more conventional heteronormative lifestyle.

You won’t be able to pretend however that he and Brandon weren’t engaged in some sort of sexual affair during this time period.

by Anonymousreply 22May 27, 2019 6:32 PM

Given that he has come this far, he must think the relationship has some distance in it. Otherwise, this behaviour is difficult to explain for someone in his situation

by Anonymousreply 23May 27, 2019 6:38 PM

This isn’t his first time at the rodeo. Remember that tweet about him being seen at a gay club in the uk? Living his life....

by Anonymousreply 24May 27, 2019 6:42 PM

R24 i remember that tweet. he said it happened five years before i think? i’m always suspicious about tweets like that though. it reminds me of my mom who swore she danced with robert stack years ago. 🙄

by Anonymousreply 25May 27, 2019 6:45 PM

hope we will get some pic of them arriving home that will be great so that some people here just shut up and accept the fact that the man is into another man and its cool ...

by Anonymousreply 26May 27, 2019 6:47 PM

Someone get Brandon this life size cardboard cutout of Richard for those lonely nights.

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by Anonymousreply 27May 27, 2019 6:47 PM

tom hardy had drug problems he was married twice and yes it was known that he had some relationships with men but his drug problems affected his life and took him so much to pull his shit together

by Anonymousreply 28May 27, 2019 6:49 PM

[QUOTE]Given that he has come this far, he must think the relationship has some distance in it. Otherwise, this behaviour is difficult to explain for someone in his situation

Yeah I can’t quite figure it out at this point. Then again Richard probably can’t, either. He’s still deciding who he wants to be.

by Anonymousreply 29May 27, 2019 6:52 PM

R29 I think he knows exactly who he is

by Anonymousreply 30May 27, 2019 6:56 PM

Yeah but this time it's different, Brandon is famous and their relationship has gained a lot of attention! This is a serious relationship. Richard didn't talk about wanting kids in the future, but he said "I want to be happy. I want to be settled, calmer than I have been in my twenties. I want to be in a solid place where I can keep trying to get better at what I’m doing" so maybe he's going to marry Brandon, who knows!

by Anonymousreply 31May 27, 2019 6:59 PM

R27 I wonder if Richard still has those pants. I'd have him wearing those around the house all day.

by Anonymousreply 32May 27, 2019 7:01 PM

R31 Idk about marriage. Richard always picking younger partners (Ellie and now Brandon) hints that he doesn't want to have that married lifestyle soon.

by Anonymousreply 33May 27, 2019 7:02 PM

He's ambitous. He might want to be the next step of what Luke Evans has achieved. And he doesn't have that early interview to live down. One wonders if it was always in the back of his head to be living as he is now. Perhaps Ellie's age made him more reticent in acknowledging her for most of the time they were linked, but it's paid off in terms of setting a precedent for keeping his private life private.

by Anonymousreply 34May 27, 2019 7:05 PM

r31, Jenna was the same age as Richard. Laura was a year older. He hasn’t always been with someone younger. Whether or not Richard goes the Tom Hardy route remains to be seen. No one can deny the current relationship with Brandon.

by Anonymousreply 35May 27, 2019 7:06 PM

When did Brandon's Pyrrha necklace first appear in a pic?

by Anonymousreply 36May 27, 2019 7:06 PM

R35 But those were before, when both incl Richard, were younger. When you're both younger you don't have to think of marriage and settling down that much. But now that he is older he seems to prefer people that are younger than him. Probably because he doesn't want to marry now or settle down too much. And if he dated someone his age now (over 30) the talk about marriage and kids would definitely come up.

by Anonymousreply 37May 27, 2019 7:09 PM

R35 Did he really date Laura though? It seemed more like Tabloid rubbish like Caroline Flack and Suki.

by Anonymousreply 38May 27, 2019 7:10 PM

Men don't date younger MEN to avoid marriage expectations...

by Anonymousreply 39May 27, 2019 7:10 PM

R38 Is she the one that left the QF comment on his IG? QF = Quick Fuck

by Anonymousreply 40May 27, 2019 7:12 PM

R39 You realize that two men can marry as well lol?

by Anonymousreply 41May 27, 2019 7:12 PM

R3: That's a big number for someone who wrote on twitter the famous sentence "I as a straight man", the fact that he is able to do that shows his acting skill

by Anonymousreply 42May 27, 2019 7:14 PM

R36 the earliest I’ve seen is around late Feb.

I feel R is a quick to get serious type (meet my family/friends, travel together) but not a marriage/family/settle down type. If that makes sense.

I also think about the article where he says he doesn’t like his house because it doesn’t suit him; it’s a family house and he’s rather a loft or something sexy.

by Anonymousreply 43May 27, 2019 7:14 PM

[quote]Is she the one that left the QF comment on his IG? QF = Quick Fuck

I think that was Caroline Flack, wasn't it? They could have a friends with benefits arrangement. You never now.

by Anonymousreply 44May 27, 2019 7:14 PM

R37 exactly. people in their 20’s want to party and have fun. people in their 30’s are starting to slow down from that lifestyle. generally at least. *********************************** but seriously? marriage talk now? i mean is it in the realm of possibility? sure...a teeny tiny realm, but sure. more than likely he’s just hitting his stride career wise, so he’s looking to keep going. that’s just a normal thing to do. i mean, wouldn’t most people?

by Anonymousreply 45May 27, 2019 7:15 PM

Why are we talking about whether or not they might want to MARRY when they've only been together a few months?! Jeez, let them live! It's not like they don't already have enough to deal with with Richard's career taking off majorly and him having less privacy now and trying to balance their relationship with that.

by Anonymousreply 46May 27, 2019 7:16 PM

We are not talking about them wanting to marry? We are talking that Richard DOESN't want to marry soon so he is dating younger partners.

by Anonymousreply 47May 27, 2019 7:18 PM

R46 next, the talk will be about them having a baby via surrogate. jfc

by Anonymousreply 48May 27, 2019 7:18 PM

R49 As many things in life do...

by Anonymousreply 50May 27, 2019 7:20 PM

R49 There's that chance for literally every relationship every couple ever starts. Doesn't mean there's no point in ever giving it a go.

And as for Richard wanting to settle or not settle down or what he wants from his thirties, this is what he himself had to say in that "Interview" mag interview with Elton John.

"JOHN: Where would you like to be in five years’ time?

MADDEN: I have no idea. I want to be happy. I want to be settled, calmer than I have been in my twenties. I want to be in a solid place where I can keep trying to get better at what I’m doing.

JOHN: Were you wild in your twenties?

MADDEN: I think I was."

by Anonymousreply 51May 27, 2019 7:24 PM

i do hope if they went yachting, B made R wear at least 100 spf. just saying.

by Anonymousreply 52May 27, 2019 7:24 PM

Gay marriage hasn't created some sea change where every young gay man is looking to be taken up the aisle.

by Anonymousreply 53May 27, 2019 7:24 PM

R51, I'm talking about these threads, not their subjects.

by Anonymousreply 54May 27, 2019 7:26 PM

I'm out now! I got married to a florist. I admitted to an anxiety disorder and panic attacks. I got fat. I started divorce proceedings. I abused alcohol and drugs. I'm getting back into shape. I am trying to save my gay marriage.

WHAT ABOUT ME ???!!!!!!!

I won't be ignored. If I don't start getting 600 post threads again I might just do something desperate and it will be YOUR fault.

by Anonymousreply 55May 27, 2019 7:28 PM

R55, are you a cutter as well?

by Anonymousreply 56May 27, 2019 7:30 PM

That's his friend Tommy Dorfman. Also from 13rw

by Anonymousreply 58May 27, 2019 7:35 PM

R57 No, that's Tommy Dorfman, his friend and 13RW co-star. He's married.

by Anonymousreply 59May 27, 2019 7:36 PM

Tommy and Brandon are still close. Unlike Brandon and Miles...

by Anonymousreply 60May 27, 2019 7:41 PM

R38 he did date Laura, they were spotted at a play together and also spotted making out at a bar. People also said she attended rehearsals of Romeo and Juliet. They were only together for a couple of months though, maybe between 3-5 months.

They got together after he and Jenna were done for good ( fans only realized this when Jenna unfollowed him right before the Laura story broke) and Laura had split from her bf at the time.

by Anonymousreply 61May 27, 2019 7:46 PM

Richard is happier than he has ever been. Brandon's bussy changed his life. They have a tea sweet relationship. I can see them together a long time.

by Anonymousreply 62May 27, 2019 7:57 PM

19 FUCKING threads over the course of just 3 months over a straight actor and his gay flat mate. Y’all are too much. The desperation is real.

by Anonymousreply 63May 27, 2019 8:09 PM

Richard is the sheath to Brandon's sword. He was looking in all the wrong places but now he's found it.

by Anonymousreply 64May 27, 2019 8:13 PM

They’re probably fucking right now.

by Anonymousreply 65May 27, 2019 8:19 PM

Some people are so tacky.

by Anonymousreply 66May 27, 2019 8:21 PM

Congrats to Popbitch for being the only blind item site to pick up on what was going on. This was posted in October 2018:

"With Bodyguard being heavily tipped as the next 007 and Piers Morgan lambasting Daniel Craig for using a papoose, it's all reminded us of an old legend about an Aussie one hit wonder 007.

Back in the 60s, when Aussie was in the picture to be the next James Bond, the studio was initially worried that the handsome, well-groomed young man they were considering might turn out to be a homosexual. Not wanting to risk casting a potentially gay Bond, they set up a test.

While he was away on a modelling job in Switzerland, the studio sent a man and a woman up to Aussie's hotel room. The man explained that the woman wanted have sex with Aussie, if he was interested. When Aussie said that he would be interested, yes, they both entered the room. The woman made her way to the bed, while the man sat in a chair in the corner keeping a watchful eye over events to make sure that the deed was done correctly.

Once it was all concluded, the couple reported back to the studio.

Aussie got the job"

by Anonymousreply 67May 27, 2019 8:22 PM

That's rather a silly test. Plenty of same sex attracted people can perform sexually with the opposite sex.

by Anonymousreply 68May 27, 2019 8:25 PM

R63 most of us are bored with this boring duo and gave up months ago it’s just a demented few going on instagram stalking and looking at photos of them walking together..

by Anonymousreply 69May 27, 2019 8:28 PM

R69: If you are bored there are plenty of threads here to entertain you

by Anonymousreply 70May 27, 2019 8:34 PM

R61 Being spotted and having sources is not proof they really dated. It just always seemed like a tabloid rumor.

by Anonymousreply 71May 27, 2019 8:35 PM

Is there something wrong with Brandon's right eye?

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by Anonymousreply 73May 27, 2019 8:37 PM

Caroline Flack and Laura Whitmore both did Dancing With the Stars UK (Strictly Come Dancing). Both are a little low rent for Madden to associate with for career purposes.

by Anonymousreply 74May 27, 2019 8:38 PM

R74 That's why he didn't openly date them and made it publicly known. He just hooked up with them in private.

by Anonymousreply 75May 27, 2019 8:39 PM

Richard can’t hold his liquor. These photos are hilarious.

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by Anonymousreply 76May 27, 2019 8:42 PM

r72 Pretty sure. Rocketman premiere is Wednesday so there's not really a point to flying anywhere else when he'd have to fly in tomorrow regardless.

by Anonymousreply 77May 27, 2019 8:47 PM

R71: Yes, because every actor who is getting gay rumours let paps take pics of himself leaving a hotel with the supposed love interest.

And who don't travel with his roommate to everywhere?

Sometimes the denial is really strong

by Anonymousreply 78May 27, 2019 8:52 PM

Okay which one of these tweets was written by Brandon? I'm going to guess the second to last one.

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by Anonymousreply 79May 27, 2019 8:58 PM

R73 Richard probably accidentally shot his load in Brandon’s eye.

by Anonymousreply 80May 27, 2019 9:51 PM

[R80] Clearly he needs to do better at aiming for the mouth.

by Anonymousreply 81May 27, 2019 10:01 PM

Will Richard EVER end the speculation by holding Brandon's hand in public? My guess is NO. It's never, ever gonna happen. He will never come out, whether in an interview or by showing Brandon affection in public.

by Anonymousreply 82May 27, 2019 10:02 PM

Ok, not news about Richard and Brandon, I know, but in nice news Jamie and Kate had their baby. Congrats to them! It says she was born a couple of weeks ago... I wonder does that mean we'll see Jamie in New York for the Rocketman premiere then?

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by Anonymousreply 83May 27, 2019 10:03 PM

Kate favors Carrie Fisher in that pic.

by Anonymousreply 84May 27, 2019 10:08 PM

For those saying Richard hasn’t mentioned having kids, he did. In an article for his charity work back a few years ago he said he hoped to have kids.

by Anonymousreply 85May 27, 2019 10:16 PM

Well he can have kids with Brandon. Look at Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black.

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by Anonymousreply 87May 27, 2019 10:24 PM

[Quote] Look at Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black.

I'd rather not.

by Anonymousreply 88May 27, 2019 10:29 PM

Honestly I wouldn't even put too much stock in the kids comment.

For starters, EVERYONE says they'd like to have kids because saying "fuck no I want to be childless for life" carries a stigma even for straight people. Also, people change their minds about these things. A lot of people who assumed they'd be parents as very young adults stop wanting kids as they settle into later adulthood as they realize how much they'd have to change and give up about their current lives. And even if he does want kids, it doesn't mean he wants them tomorrow. So those comments have no relevance to his relationship with Brandon whatsoever IMO.

by Anonymousreply 89May 27, 2019 10:32 PM

The LA thread has gone private because they want to avoid mentions of Brandon. Yet, thew were loving "Kitchard". It's sort of fascinating - the co-opting of homosexuality for fangirl squeeing, but only as a neutered form, all talk and no danger of "a cock up the arse" (as Dame Elton would say).

by Anonymousreply 90May 27, 2019 10:33 PM

R82 I really hope they will eventually show PDA. I just had a little look at a Sam Smith and Brandon shipping Instagram page. Wow they were very tactile in public. They held hands everywhere, there’s a few pics of them kissing and they left cute comments on each other’s instas. It’s funny they only dated for 8 months and yet they looked super serious when in fact Richard and Brandon are dating nearly as long and we’re only getting to see it now. Don’t know what I’m trying to say, maybe I felt a bit sad for Brandon seeing how open he was with Sam. When you’re in love you want to shout it from the rooftops and let everyone know he’s your man.

by Anonymousreply 91May 27, 2019 10:34 PM

[QUOTE]I'd rather not.

This is a real gay couple, open and happy, that’s hated by the DL denizens while Richard and Brandon are celebrated for running around kissing in the dark as if homosexuality is shameful and deviant. Way to go, DL.

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by Anonymousreply 92May 27, 2019 10:36 PM

I think someone need to update the timeline because we got new content this past week.

I hope there will be more sightings and pictures of them after rocketman because if not...the doubters will gloat that it was only PR for the movie.

by Anonymousreply 93May 27, 2019 10:37 PM

Sam, backin' that thang up.

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by Anonymousreply 94May 27, 2019 10:39 PM

Oh, they're open alright.

by Anonymousreply 95May 27, 2019 10:40 PM

Every time photos of Richard and Brandon in public together appear, I smile, knowing that stupid homophobic Twitter bitch is crying on her keyboard as she retweets them.

by Anonymousreply 96May 27, 2019 10:41 PM

These types aren't retweeting. They're mostly paying it dust (while doing an internal cry, bitch).

by Anonymousreply 97May 27, 2019 10:43 PM

R92 but they are so unappealing in every way. Barf

by Anonymousreply 98May 27, 2019 10:44 PM

Here are pics of Brandon,Sam and charlie ....i would love to compare it with pics of him and Richard side by side because it looks like he's wearing the same blue shirt he wore with Richard and his dog and they are strolling in the same neighborhood. It appears only Brandon gets pap when he's in a relationship.

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by Anonymousreply 99May 27, 2019 10:55 PM

R65 Are they back in the States or still in the air? Did they join the Mile High Club?

by Anonymousreply 100May 27, 2019 10:56 PM

R99 what’s the point? Eek and Sam...

by Anonymousreply 101May 27, 2019 10:58 PM

They have arrived! They are liking at the same time on ig! So they are together!

by Anonymousreply 102May 27, 2019 11:05 PM

Don’t they have better things to do in friggin Monaco than liking pics on IG?

by Anonymousreply 103May 27, 2019 11:08 PM

Holy shit, people. I went hiking in the mountains for a few hours and came back to see 100 new replies between the new thread and the old one. I got all excited thinking there were new pics or something.

Regardless, I will defend my (and other people’s) OTT fascination with this couple. Who knows what Richard was like in private, but publicly he was always perceived to be straight as an arrow. For someone like him, who is on the verge of A list status, to ditch the girlfriend (I don’t know who dumped whom but I strongly suspect Brandon was a huge factor), move in with his boyfriend halfway across the world, and then proceed to be seen out and about with his boyfriend repeatedly as they travel all over the place is kind of a huge deal.

by Anonymousreply 104May 27, 2019 11:09 PM

r103 They're not in Monaco. They were seen in the airport earlier. They're probably in NYC by now.

by Anonymousreply 105May 27, 2019 11:09 PM

R103 pretty sure they have left, they were photographed (in selfies) at nice airport again this morning

by Anonymousreply 106May 27, 2019 11:09 PM

Another photo of Richard at the Grand Prix if you scroll

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by Anonymousreply 107May 27, 2019 11:14 PM

They should have landed about 5pm New York time

by Anonymousreply 108May 27, 2019 11:15 PM

Probably back in NY and gliding in the backdoor of their hotel again, and then Richard gliding in Brandon’s backdoor after they check in or vice versa.

by Anonymousreply 109May 27, 2019 11:18 PM

They are in NY. We'll get new pics for sure. I love that they went to this romantic little trip!

by Anonymousreply 112May 27, 2019 11:27 PM

R104 Hahaha, awww, I'm both laughing at your reaction and feeling bad for your excitement crashing down upon realisation that there was nothing new. Apologies!

But also, YES, wish I could like or applaud this comment or something. It's so very true and perfectly said!

by Anonymousreply 113May 27, 2019 11:28 PM

If Richard is really dating Brandon then he is the epitome of big dick energy.

by Anonymousreply 114May 27, 2019 11:34 PM

These threads move at lightning speed. There was almost 6 threads that talked about nothing but Instagram likes. Truly DL royalty.

by Anonymousreply 115May 27, 2019 11:36 PM

R104 It’s a very huge deal. I’m in awe of what’s happening.

by Anonymousreply 116May 27, 2019 11:36 PM

Glass closeters like Madden deserve partial "credit" but they're not out and proud. Sure, you can justify it with career reasons. But they're not on the same level as a NPH, Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, etc. Far more courage and willingness to sacrifice for the cause of Gay Pride is required.

by Anonymousreply 117May 27, 2019 11:41 PM

[QUOTE]But they're not on the same level as a NPH, Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, etc.

Don’t forget Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black.

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by Anonymousreply 118May 27, 2019 11:43 PM

Didn't they all hsve "Fuck You" money from long running series, though?

by Anonymousreply 119May 27, 2019 11:44 PM

It is deff a huge deal however we will see once Richard sign the dotted line in his Marvel contract if Brandon is still around and if he finds a new gf. Yes, Marvel is owned by Disney but look what happen to to the Jeremy Renner situation...he did all that just to hide in the closet and his beard did him dirty -

by Anonymousreply 120May 27, 2019 11:45 PM

I doubt the Renner situation was that cut n dry. But his face offends me so I don't care research it.

by Anonymousreply 121May 27, 2019 11:48 PM

R120 doesn't he have children?

by Anonymousreply 122May 27, 2019 11:48 PM

I think we should also take into consideration the timeframe here. It’s been a bit over three months since the article came out saying he was moving to LA and sharing Brandon’s place. It was only early April when the weed pics came out and people were convinced R would never be seen with B again. Now here we are. He may be glass closeting, but maybe that’s what he’s comfortable with for now. Give the guy time. I think it’s admirable he seems fully out to his friends and family and really that’s all that should matter.

by Anonymousreply 123May 27, 2019 11:51 PM

Gossip mags outed Jeremy Renner as gay and living with his long term "roommate" Kristoffer Winters but once he got big roles from Mission Impossibls and the Marvel francise he listened to his HW team and got himself a beard that would produce his child but things got wary when his ex beard outsmart him and receive loads of cash when she wasnt suppose during the custody.

by Anonymousreply 124May 27, 2019 11:57 PM

Richard is still a clear favorite for the Bond replacement. I can see him perfectly playing the part and being out, also because the Bond character today would make sense to use seduction in both genders, so it would be a bisexual guy.

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by Anonymousreply 125May 28, 2019 12:02 AM

That's a bit idealistic.

The best course of action is to proceed as they have been doing. No PDAs or walking hand in hand (R really doesn't need to be Sam's replacement in that aspect). Just go about their business.

by Anonymousreply 126May 28, 2019 12:07 AM

R125 That would be my wet dream. (A bi/gay Madden as Bond, I mean.) I’ve heard the people who manage the Bond franchise are very conservative, though. :-/ Regardless, he’s not hurting for major roles. The Marvel gig is a pretty big deal.

by Anonymousreply 127May 28, 2019 12:09 AM

[QUOTE]Richard is still a clear favorite for the Bond replacement. I can see him perfectly playing the part and being out also because the Bond character today would make sense to use seduction in both genders, so it would be a bisexual guy.

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by Anonymousreply 128May 28, 2019 12:11 AM

Has Daniel Craig had any great roles since doing Bond? Girl with the Dragon Tattoo didn't have much legs for him.

by Anonymousreply 129May 28, 2019 12:11 AM

Sam is a favorite for Bond girl

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by Anonymousreply 130May 28, 2019 12:13 AM

R129 Logan Lucky was good and he's just filmed knives out

by Anonymousreply 131May 28, 2019 12:14 AM

They both favour a 70s style oprn shirt.

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by Anonymousreply 132May 28, 2019 12:15 AM

R126 I agree with you, for the most part.

I don’t demand, nor expect, Richard to represent for me by being fully “out and proud.” If he and Brandon are happy as-is (and they seem to be), then good for them.

I do get frustrated, though, by the people who don’t realize he isn’t straight. There are still an awful lot of LGBTQ people annoyed with him for flaunting his “straight privilege” in playing a gay role in “Rocketman.” I wish they understood that when Richard says that ANYONE should be able to play ANY role regardless of whether they’re gay or straight, he’s including himself as a minority figure. But until he’s willing to acknowledge that publicly, he’ll just have to deal with the backlash, I suppose.

by Anonymousreply 133May 28, 2019 12:17 AM

I still don’t really understand what is supposed to be happening with the Bond franchise, doesn’t Daniel Craig still have like two more movies?

RM as a bi/gay bond though would be my ultimate sexual fantasy come to life.. like I would probably die watching it in the movie theater

by Anonymousreply 134May 28, 2019 12:18 AM

R132 Richard is the one I thirst after but goddamn, Brandon is sexy as fuck. I hope their sex life is out of this world.

by Anonymousreply 135May 28, 2019 12:19 AM

Y’all keep saying Richard is out to friends and family? How the fuck do you know that? [Inserts Whitney’s receipt gif]. Just because Richard’s dad follows Brandon? For all we know, he could have introduced Brandon to his dad as a good friend who has been helping him with the temporary living situation. So dad is appreciative and thinks Brandon is a good friend.

by Anonymousreply 136May 28, 2019 12:19 AM

Ignore the troll, don’t engage

by Anonymousreply 137May 28, 2019 12:21 AM

r134 I think officially this Bond film he's filming now is supposed to be Craig's last. There is a lot of talk the producers want to get him back for one more movie though. However, given that he nearly didn't come back for this one (said publicly he'd rather slit his wrists than do it again, I believe, so they must have offered him a boatload of cash to do it) it's anyone's guess as to what the future holds.

by Anonymousreply 138May 28, 2019 12:21 AM

The LA thread made reference to R keeping silent on his father's politics. Is Big Dick a Tory?

by Anonymousreply 139May 28, 2019 12:21 AM

R134 This is supposedly Craig’s last time in the role.

by Anonymousreply 140May 28, 2019 12:22 AM

R137 I love you.

Back to the Bond post above: I think the 007 movie they’re filming now is the last one in DC’s contract? I’m assuming they haven’t even started auditions for a new Bond.

by Anonymousreply 141May 28, 2019 12:23 AM

R139 I didn't see that but I'm guessing that was on the issue of whether Scotland should be independent or not. I could be totally wrong, I just know any Scottish people who were public figures were being asked about it a lot at the time and there were some heated feelings on answers given either way.

by Anonymousreply 142May 28, 2019 12:23 AM

R139 in Scotland the big issue is whether you want independence or not, that's presumably the politics thing he won't talk about

by Anonymousreply 143May 28, 2019 12:23 AM

Yes, I guessed that Scottish independence was part of it but I wondered why his father was referenced. Did the father make a public declaration one way or the other?

by Anonymousreply 144May 28, 2019 12:26 AM

R138 I have no idea, but in one of Richard’s recent interviews (I think it was The Guardian), he references growing up in a hippie household. So this might be more of him simply refusing to talk about politics or anything controversial. Or maybe they’re Tories. Regardless, he ain’t spilling.

I did notice, though, that when he started following Brandon, two of Brandon’s posts he liked right away dealt with politics, voting, and LGBTQ rights. :)

by Anonymousreply 145May 28, 2019 12:27 AM

It was a recent article something along the lines of his private life (again) and he won’t disclose party affiliation or views on Scottish independence. It was maybe the one with Lara Stone, but I honestly can’t remember there have been so many. I believe it said his family, not his father specifically?

by Anonymousreply 146May 28, 2019 12:27 AM

I don't think he's from a Tory background but his friend Kit Harrington is married to a Tory...

by Anonymousreply 147May 28, 2019 12:29 AM

R90 the LA did not go private to avoid mentions of Brandon, they just like to talk more than just Brandon. There is more going on in Richard’s life than Brandon. Someone accused those ladies of being homophobic and none of them have remotely said or done anything that could be considered homophobic other than not make their RM thread all about RM and Brandon.

by Anonymousreply 148May 28, 2019 12:37 AM

R125 We can dream. Gemini Richard would make the perfect Bond who swings both ways whatever the situation calls for. Unfortunately, over Babs Broccoli's dead body. Bond is a Cold War relic that's been kept on life support and is unapologetically homophobic with gays and lesbians demonized wherever they appear...

[quote]“beauty, heterosexuality, and patriotism go together; ugliness, sexual ‘deviance’ and criminality are linked...”

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by Anonymousreply 149May 28, 2019 12:57 AM

Good gravy! I’m out of service for a week and had to catch up on three new threads.

Love that they’re travelling together. They’re both so cute. I don’t even want PDA pictures (they’re always kind of gross) I just want to see them both having fun together.

I do get a bit annoyed when celebrities don’t use their star power to champion causes, though... like RM refusing to talk politics or be more support the LGBTQ+ community which he’s clearly a card-carrying member of outside of a few insta likes. He’s becoming a pretty big deal but he’s only ever posted selfies and promotional crap. Oh well.

by Anonymousreply 150May 28, 2019 12:58 AM

I can understand if the LA thread were career focused but that's not really the case. The references to Kitchard - they ship Madden with a married man in the throes of addiction (?!) who's been "papped" passed out by a Russian hooker in the recent past (?!)... Their attitude is not consistent.

It's true that nobody has been outright rude about Brandon but... well, no one was threatening to go private when Ellie was still in the picture (and she didn't seem that popular on the thread).

Oh, and the thread starter teased the private thread with promise of a blow by blow analysis of the sex scene in "Rocketman"... Yes, all very career focused.

by Anonymousreply 151May 28, 2019 1:01 AM

Producer of the Bonds. Daughter of Cubby.

by Anonymousreply 153May 28, 2019 1:04 AM

I'm not sure about his stroke game?

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by Anonymousreply 154May 28, 2019 1:09 AM

R154 He’s a bottom so....

by Anonymousreply 155May 28, 2019 1:22 AM

R151 looking over that thread they are claiming they joke about “kitchard” (whether that’s true or not, I don’t know) . Maybe their attitude isn’t consistent but they started with the private talk when the thread was getting more newbies post his Golden Globe win. Well, if Vulture is to be believed, her analysis of the Rocketman sex scene will be short.

by Anonymousreply 156May 28, 2019 1:39 AM

What is LA? I only know of LSA... lol.

by Anonymousreply 157May 28, 2019 1:54 AM

Oh, thanks r158! I sure do feel stupid now lol.

by Anonymousreply 159May 28, 2019 1:58 AM

The LSA thread went private because an extremely annoying poster kept trying to dominate the thread.

by Anonymousreply 160May 28, 2019 2:05 AM

now I’m curious about this LSA tread. How can I get a look at it? Is there a link?

by Anonymousreply 161May 28, 2019 2:07 AM

What if it turns out to be true that it was a way to promote Rocketman?

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by Anonymousreply 162May 28, 2019 2:21 AM

R162 gay rumors aren't something you can take back, they would follow him the rest of his career. It would make no sense to fake a relationship that would make everyone your sexuality...

by Anonymousreply 163May 28, 2019 2:24 AM

I still find it hard to believe this has had any real Rocketman impact. It's been out in other countries. Some people here weren't even sure they were together during Cannes or London. A lot of tweets on Twitter are still like, 'Oh, Richard is single. Where can I can get his number??' after seeing the movie. It's not well known enough, imo.

by Anonymousreply 164May 28, 2019 2:25 AM

Some other hooker will catch our attention.

by Anonymousreply 165May 28, 2019 2:26 AM

Richard isn't even the star of Rocketman. Why even bother faking a relationship for a movie where he isn't the central character?

by Anonymousreply 166May 28, 2019 2:40 AM

Most people don’t even know that Richard Madden is in the movie. All you see is Taron, Taron, Taron. It would make more sense for the fake gay relationship to involve Taron than Richard.

by Anonymousreply 167May 28, 2019 2:40 AM

They got it covered with the Roommate angle tho and no media reported them to be a gay couple so there are no gay rumors stigma. I just dont want to be dissapointed if its fake and It turns out I just got played by the PR machine thats all...,.

by Anonymousreply 168May 28, 2019 2:46 AM

R168 how does this help sell movie tickets? I don’t get it. It’s so low key that there are no major headlines and Taron is doing most of the promo. It would be a strange pr strategy

by Anonymousreply 169May 28, 2019 2:49 AM

R168 Why in the world would an actor fake a gay relationship? I feel like everyone has lost their goddamn minds.

by Anonymousreply 170May 28, 2019 2:50 AM

They could be a great power couple if Richard stops being a coward.

by Anonymousreply 171May 28, 2019 2:52 AM

When the first set of pics got out it was mostly gay twitter that was talking about them so maybe the studio is trying to sell it to the LGBT demo after the taron blacklash? David Furnish is the exec producer of this film maybe he has a diff way to promote a movie?

by Anonymousreply 172May 28, 2019 2:56 AM

Their interactions basically fell off the Earth the closer they got to the premiere. Cannes was the one they pushed hard. Richard didn't even go to Seoul or Sydney with Taron.

by Anonymousreply 173May 28, 2019 2:58 AM

It’s PLAINLY absurd to suggest this is a PR stunt for Rocketman. I mean, seriously? Really? If a studio was going to do fake gay dating PR (which it wouldn’t) why wouldn’t they have Taron doing it?

by Anonymousreply 174May 28, 2019 3:00 AM

R174 Stop making sense, you know conspiracy theorists don’t like that.

by Anonymousreply 175May 28, 2019 3:02 AM

We got more pics and content of them this week before the may 31 released in cinemas. I really hope im wrong ...

by Anonymousreply 176May 28, 2019 3:04 AM

[QUOTE]They could be a great power couple if Richard stops being a coward.

😂 A power couple?

by Anonymousreply 177May 28, 2019 3:05 AM

It’s okay, R176. You are wrong.

by Anonymousreply 178May 28, 2019 3:05 AM

At least everyone here seems to agree on what pap pics look like, now. Before, I had a hard time convincing people that those were professional photographs and not cell phone shots taken by random fans. To me, it looked more like product placement for the smokes than Rocketman gaybaiting. Either way, it was news that a tabloid was willing to pay for.

by Anonymousreply 179May 28, 2019 3:05 AM

Imagine being so homophobic you’re more comfortable believing a convoluted PR relationship than genuine romance.

by Anonymousreply 180May 28, 2019 3:07 AM

R176 it's already out in the uk

by Anonymousreply 181May 28, 2019 3:09 AM

Isn’t it possible the first set of pics were just pap shots with no greater goal? I don’t know why there has to be any kind of set up going on for them to be taken. Photos of Robb Stark looking cozy with a man sell themselves.

by Anonymousreply 182May 28, 2019 3:11 AM

Why couldn't it be both? Celebrities have been known to exploit their romance for monetary gain.

by Anonymousreply 183May 28, 2019 3:12 AM

Back to the theories that don’t add up.

by Anonymousreply 184May 28, 2019 3:13 AM

Why not, R184? What is obviously a blossoming relationship between these two apparently isn’t interesting or plausible for some here without some kind of underlying scheme. They must be grifters!

by Anonymousreply 185May 28, 2019 3:22 AM

Hmm. Well, according to the DL conspiracy theorists, Madden is either:

1. Faking a gay relationship and flaunting it publicly as much as possible in order to sell a few more tickets to Rocketman,

OR:

2. A craven, closeted homosexual who will do anything in his power to hide the relationship he is having with a man.

Which is it?

by Anonymousreply 186May 28, 2019 3:25 AM

Richard is just so immensely proud of Taron's performance as Elton that he will do anything to help sell those tix!!

by Anonymousreply 187May 28, 2019 3:29 AM

Lmfao @ R187. So selfless of Richard!

by Anonymousreply 188May 28, 2019 3:33 AM

If Brandon were a woman the #blessed IG post would’ve been enough confirmation for a relationship. Forget everything else.

by Anonymousreply 189May 28, 2019 3:36 AM

I wonder if Richard will even be seen with Taron again after the promotion is done. Are they real friends or just friends for business sake?

by Anonymousreply 190May 28, 2019 3:39 AM

R190 Taron knows about Brandon, they’re real friends.

by Anonymousreply 191May 28, 2019 3:41 AM

R187 With every thrust of his dick inside his roomie, another ticket is sold!

by Anonymousreply 192May 28, 2019 3:41 AM

R192 That 'flatmate' to you!

by Anonymousreply 193May 28, 2019 3:50 AM

r189 If that was the case everyone would 100% believe he cheated and hate him until they forgot about it.

by Anonymousreply 194May 28, 2019 3:52 AM

R186 Or all of the above, dear. Must everything be so binary?

by Anonymousreply 195May 28, 2019 3:53 AM

R193 Let's just say Brandon is Richard's "mate". People can take it in the British sense or otherwise...

by Anonymousreply 196May 28, 2019 3:54 AM

R196 Excellent. I'm really liking "R&B." Best name mashup, yet.

by Anonymousreply 197May 28, 2019 3:56 AM

I’m going to be heartbroken when this all evaporates to nothing. I’d like to believe but life is funny and there may be too much at stake for Richard.

by Anonymousreply 198May 28, 2019 4:02 AM

[Quote] I’m going to be heartbroken when this all evaporates to nothing.

Have you thought about getting out there on the dating scene yourself?

by Anonymousreply 199May 28, 2019 4:14 AM

I think the reason this particular couple is popular in some parts of the internet is because of the mysterious aspect of it all like when rumors of Brad and Angelina's relationship first started out ..we see some sightings and pics in the same place but never together so we are still not sure if they are or not because they are soo secretive.

by Anonymousreply 200May 28, 2019 4:18 AM

[quote] This is a real gay couple, open and happy, that’s hated by the DL denizens while Richard and Brandon are celebrated for running around kissing in the dark as if homosexuality is shameful and deviant. Way to go, DL.

Agreed. 19 threads devoted to marginally famous actors who may or may not be in an intimate relationship is ridiculous. It is 2019, if they are gay and insist on exposing their lives on social media they should just be gay and stop hiding. The frenzy over them is nauseating. Especially here at DL where there is open disdain for ACTUAL celebrity gay couples. It is a poor reflection on whatever tiny subset of the gay collective consciousness DL represents.

by Anonymousreply 201May 28, 2019 4:40 AM

R201 What 2019 are you living in where money and fame don't make everything more complicated. Brandon knows the score as well as anyone. So they walk the fine line between privacy and "closeted"... It really depends on you own agenda how harshly you view their situation. Also, it is only a few months since the public became wise to their relationship, so they are allowed some time to figure out how public they want to be.

by Anonymousreply 202May 28, 2019 5:29 AM

R123 What I find truely admirable is what Tom Daley did 6 years ago: at the age of 19 saying on his YouTube channel that he is in love with a man and risking everything - sponsors, advertisements etc. all that pro athletes actually live on, public image of British poster boy... everything. The most terrifying thing (his own words) that he ever did.

Although I cannot admire Madden for his handling the situation, I don't mind it that his PR vs tabloids since he in general proved to prefer privacy. After all, he is bi (noone here argues anymore that his ex GFs were beards, right?), so he may date girls and boys aftet Brandon.

by Anonymousreply 203May 28, 2019 8:51 AM

Wow didn’t realize Ricky is so hairy.

by Anonymousreply 204May 28, 2019 9:09 AM

The NY premiere is today or tomorrow?

by Anonymousreply 205May 28, 2019 9:15 AM

Oops... Correction: NYC premiere is Thursday

by Anonymousreply 207May 28, 2019 9:24 AM

Wow!! Brandon looks absolutely miserable in this vacation video with Sam, first the lap dance and now this? its like they look happy only when they see the paps up close:

by Anonymousreply 208May 28, 2019 9:25 AM

Wow Brandon looks absolutely miserable in this vacation video with Sam! First the lap dance and now this!? its like they were putting on a happy show when the camera was up on their faces.

by Anonymousreply 209May 28, 2019 9:28 AM

That is month ago...I'm sure there were reasons why Brandon and Sam split up. And those reasons are often visible weeks or even month before a couple actually splits.

by Anonymousreply 211May 28, 2019 9:42 AM

You might as well add Sam Smith to the title of the next thread since we can't go a thread without mentioning him.

by Anonymousreply 212May 28, 2019 9:49 AM

Torn Between Two Lovers: Cake & Cakes - A Tale of Three Former Fatties.

by Anonymousreply 213May 28, 2019 10:17 AM

R176 The general public only saw the pictures of them walking to dinner and leaving the hotel, and even then the walking to dinner pics got buried. Brandon didn’t get identified by name and was cropped out of two of the three shots published in the DM. They also took a side or back exit out of the hotel to try and AVOID the paparazzi when they were checking out. We only saw the pics of them arriving in and leaving Nice together because we went out and FOUND those pics, because we were paying attention. It’s not like they were everywhere. Most people don’t have a clue they exist or that Brandon went to Monaco with him.

And the only reason the New York premiere is seen as any big deal on here is because people think Brandon might show up. (I personally don’t think he will, though it’d be nice to be wrong about that.) Otherwise it’s just another premiere. The Cannes world premiere and the publicity push between that and London was the big deal, and we hadn’t seen any photos of them together in almost a month before that. I honestly don’t see how you could see this relationship promotes the movie at all.

by Anonymousreply 214May 28, 2019 11:11 AM

The general public saw the dinner photos. They were even on JJ and JJR, both the site and the insta account, all of which mentioned that they live together. Though in JJ's insta story they had BF's face covered and the caption was "Richard Madden stepped out to dinner with his famous friend! Swipe Up." So those photos were out there. Those photos also caused many foreign insta accounts with a huge amount of followers to question their relationship.

The hotel / airport photos? The hotel ones were on DM. The solo RM airport photos were even used as an article on Esquire ES where they named every single item RM was wearing...... The other airport photos weren't reported because like the person who found them here reported, only BF was tagged in them, RM wasn't. And all the sites are searching for news on RM, not BF. They couldn't care less about him, it's RM that sells.

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by Anonymousreply 215May 28, 2019 11:24 AM

R215 The dinner pics were on the Just Jared sites, yes, but they didn't spread the way they would have done had the tabloids picked them up and treated them the way they did the first set of pictures of them. Similarly with the hotel photos- there wasn't the same kind of big deal made of them, in fact there was commentary on here about both sets asking why they weren't getting picked up more, why we weren't seeing more general commentary on them. It's because they were out there, but they were JUST kind of out there. The articles didn't get pushed, they buried one and limited comments on the other and so they didn't get much traction and weren't even noticed by that many people. I'm not saying they weren't out there at all. I'm just saying I don't see how you look at this and see it as a situation that's being used as PR for the movie.

by Anonymousreply 216May 28, 2019 11:29 AM

R182 I totally agree with you. I’ve never thought those were staged or whatever. I think they were just pap shots.

R190 I think the friendship seems pretty genuine and they seem to genuinely like each other. Taron and Jamie both know about Brandon, it’s obviously not a work-only situation. And Richard has stayed close with people he’s met through work before like Lily James and Douglas Booth. We don’t see them hanging out constantly but they have remained good friends all this time. His friendship with Taron could well prove to be the same situation.

R202 It’s still not even long enough to qualify as a few months! I know some fans who had been paying attention knew for a bit longer, but the wider world found out about them when those paparazzi shorts of them came out in the first or second week of April, and it’s still May! That’s not even two full months ago yet!

by Anonymousreply 217May 28, 2019 11:38 AM

It's crazy how we havnt seen pictures of them for a month and thn boom there's new pics! I almost gave up this thread!!

by Anonymousreply 218May 28, 2019 11:56 AM

Are people aware that if an actor isn't out to the public but is dating guys, often the actor is out on set and to film crews just not to the public? All the people working on the movie or TV set know about it but not the public. This was the case with Colton Haynes and Charlie Carver for example. They were out on the TW set, everyone knew about them, but they weren't out to the public. Charlie talked about that specifically in and interview. So it's no wonder that Taron would know about it. It doesn't automatically mean that they're best friends and Richard told him that he's bi in secret.

by Anonymousreply 219May 28, 2019 12:02 PM

R199 I am in a relationship and happy with my man. Maybe heartbroken is too strong a word but it will be sad. Madden being with Brandon would be an unprecedented situation so I’m excited to see how it will unfold.

by Anonymousreply 220May 28, 2019 12:02 PM

I wonder what they did in Manaco besides watch the Grand prix it was only a short trip i think only a 2 day vaca? Im also wondering if they went somewhere together when both were absent on social media for a week.

by Anonymousreply 221May 28, 2019 12:06 PM

Richard had that watch event as well in Monaco. He was invited there. It wasn't a vacation.

And he was spotted near the set of 1917 I think during that week when he was MIA.

by Anonymousreply 222May 28, 2019 12:08 PM

So why did he invite Brandon if it was only business related? He could let him stay in NY while he work in Manaco it was only a 2 day trip.

by Anonymousreply 223May 28, 2019 12:17 PM

I didn't say it was only business related. I only said that was the reason Richard went to Monaco.

by Anonymousreply 224May 28, 2019 12:19 PM

R223 Probably because the company that invited Richard paid for Brandon's tickets as well. They often pay for a plus one, no matter if it's a partner or a friend. And if Brandon didn't have anything better to do why not jet with Richard to Europe?

by Anonymousreply 225May 28, 2019 12:21 PM

It was clearly a "working" vacation. Only pics thus far are Madden around the pit stop. No press photocalls etc.

by Anonymousreply 226May 28, 2019 12:28 PM

R225 especially if they haven't seen eachother all that much recently due to Rocketman promo and bodyguard Emmy campaigning.

by Anonymousreply 227May 28, 2019 12:28 PM

R219 No, I know that. Jamie and Taron knowing about Brandon isn't the only reason I think they seem to have actually become friends rather than just colleagues promoting a movie. I just reckon from the sounds of things it seems like they genuinely did like each other and form a good friendship. And you don't typically go on a double date with someone from work with your boyfriend and their wife and son, when you're long finished filming and not promoting said movie yet, if it's ONLY a work friendship.

by Anonymousreply 228May 28, 2019 12:29 PM

They didn't go on a double date. They bumbed into them. It was even mentioned in the caption of those photos.

by Anonymousreply 229May 28, 2019 12:31 PM

Plus a double date wouldn't include a kid.

by Anonymousreply 230May 28, 2019 12:31 PM

R229 I think there's a chance the DM might have got it wrong. The info filed with the pap shots said they were all seen leaving the restaurant together, not that they bumped into each other on the street.

by Anonymousreply 231May 28, 2019 12:34 PM

So is this short trip a gift to Brandon for being a good host and for letting him stay at his place in LA? So after the Ny premire Richard will be back in the uk and scotland to continue to film 1917 and Brandon will head to LA?Will we ever see them together again?

by Anonymousreply 232May 28, 2019 12:38 PM

Madden dined at a restaurant AND took a pizza and some extras home...?

by Anonymousreply 233May 28, 2019 12:39 PM

He’s very frugal (rooming with B to save rent) so maybe there were leftovers that he didn’t want to waste R233 😄

by Anonymousreply 234May 28, 2019 12:40 PM

Two boxes of leftovers!? Maybe he doesn't like to eat in company. He's probably a secret/binge eater.

by Anonymousreply 235May 28, 2019 12:44 PM

He looks miserable in that video R210 because his Andrew Christian jock was riding up on him and he needed to make an adjustment.

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by Anonymousreply 236May 28, 2019 1:14 PM

R2 I didn’t see that anyone answered your question. Yes, they are both smokers.

by Anonymousreply 237May 28, 2019 1:14 PM

19 threads over an unproven relationship lol.

by Anonymousreply 239May 28, 2019 1:32 PM

R19 more proof for it than a certain other 'ship' that has a large number of threads

by Anonymousreply 240May 28, 2019 1:40 PM

R238 Richard's in love. He wouldn't be taking this risk for just a few good fucks.

by Anonymousreply 242May 28, 2019 1:43 PM

R238 Of course getting recognition and getting offered big roles would make him happy. Everyone who answers "no" to this question is lying. Of course spending time with people who like also makes you happy. But don't deny that people fawning over you and praising your projects and getting offered to work with big A-listers and big movie companies doesn't make you happy as well.

by Anonymousreply 243May 28, 2019 1:51 PM

The question centred around "happier", not "happy".

by Anonymousreply 245May 28, 2019 1:53 PM

R245 The question was if getting more work and a bigger profile made him happier. Of course it would make him happier. Everyone gets happier if he gets better work than before and gets awards and recognition for his work. The question is independent from the question that came afterwards and asked what made him most fullfilled.

by Anonymousreply 247May 28, 2019 2:03 PM

That was before he met Brandon. I do think though that most people would probably answer the same... it’s not some big revelation that spending time with people you love makes you more fulfilled than work.

by Anonymousreply 248May 28, 2019 2:12 PM

R248 Noone asked him to choose if work or spending time with people made him happeir. There was no comparison. The question was simply: "Does getting more work and a higher profile tend to make you happier?" Nothing more. The question was not: "What makes you happier? More work or spending time with people you like?"

by Anonymousreply 249May 28, 2019 2:20 PM

So are we going to get 19 threads over Zach Braff and his “friend”?

Why are we bringing up a question Madden answered in August? How else was he supposed to answer that? The Richard Madden in August 2018 had no idea how Bodyguard would be received. He’s said multiple times he’s trying to catch up with the ways Bodyguard changed his life.

by Anonymousreply 250May 28, 2019 2:24 PM

It depends how you conceptualise happiness. Is it a state you achieve, a "country" you visit or is it more momentary, like a "hit" of something. Someone could answer in the affirmative to the question "Are you happy to win this award?" but that doesn't mean they're any more content in their life. They could be going through the worst time of their life generally while excelling in certain areas. Look at Kit Harrington. He'd probably say that he's married the love of his life and use the word "happy" when questioned about his nuptuals. But he's still battling addiction.

by Anonymousreply 251May 28, 2019 2:27 PM

R238 If he actually cared he would hold hands with Brandon in public to shut down all the speculation and set the record straight. He will never do that though because he's a fucking coward.

by Anonymousreply 252May 28, 2019 2:30 PM

Why shut down speculation, though?

by Anonymousreply 253May 28, 2019 2:32 PM

The way things have gone, he can't shut down speculation. If they are together, then he'll be risking his career even more. He'll lose fans and he will have to talk about it in interviews. If they aren't together, then there's gonna be even more backlash because he let it go this far.

by Anonymousreply 254May 28, 2019 2:36 PM

R252 Oh god, AGAIN?! Yawn.

R250 Thank you for pointing that out! Very true, and incredibly sensible point to make.

by Anonymousreply 255May 28, 2019 2:37 PM

[quote]How else was he supposed to answer that? The Richard Madden in August 2018 had no idea how Bodyguard would be received

? What does the answer about this have to do with the success of Bodyguard? The question was a simple, general question. The question was if getting more work and more recognition tended to make him happier. Noone asked him if that would be his peak of happiness. Just if that would help him feel happier. Noone asked if that would make him a completely happy person. You can be unhappy in another part of your life but better work and recognition can still make you happier. Happy than you would be with crappy work and no recognition.

by Anonymousreply 256May 28, 2019 2:41 PM

Happier than with crappy work and no recognition.

by Anonymousreply 257May 28, 2019 2:42 PM

R252 you are so cringey with the demand for PDA for the paps. It was awkward when Sam and Brandon did it and maybe Brandon isn’t into putting on a show now that he doesn’t such a needy bf.

by Anonymousreply 258May 28, 2019 2:52 PM

I think the point of that question above is that some people here insist that Madden will always put his career ahead of his relationship with Brandon. Yet based on my observations (I mean, they’re still together and they’re openly traveling g together), it looks like he’s trying hard to make both work. So yes, he does care a lot about friends, family and lives. He’s not simply some fame-thirsty celeb who cares about nothing other than money and awards.

by Anonymousreply 259May 28, 2019 2:54 PM

R258 And you're a pathetic Richard stan. You are blind if you can't see that he's a coward. He will never come out, whether by a statement or by holding Brandon's hand. He will keep Brandon as his dirty little secret forever. Yeah, seems like a healthy relationship alright! LOL. A couple that can't even display their love in public.

by Anonymousreply 260May 28, 2019 2:54 PM

R259 * loves, not lives. Fucking autocorrect.

by Anonymousreply 261May 28, 2019 2:55 PM

His answer is quite clearly about contentment. I don't know how some aren't getting that. You can't put your arms around applause or 55m viewership.

by Anonymousreply 262May 28, 2019 2:56 PM

If there's enough ambiguity that the delusional fangirls still think Brandon is his good pal, then he's not out. Not by a long shot. He's not even glass closeted.

by Anonymousreply 263May 28, 2019 2:56 PM

Thirsting over that Grazia chart does show how he's no retiring type.

by Anonymousreply 264May 28, 2019 2:57 PM

The delusional fangirls will think that their magic vaginas will confirm his heterosexuality no matter what.

Him fucking Brandon in the ass in Times Square would do nothing to change their minds.

by Anonymousreply 265May 28, 2019 2:58 PM

R260 T You have never seen them in an private setting without paps so you don’t know if they show PDA or not. Lots of couples walk down the street without PDA, are they all fake too? You are reaching and your bitterness is extreme.

by Anonymousreply 266May 28, 2019 2:58 PM

I think it's reached the stage where his female fanbase are no longer pushing the friends/"ugh, toxic masculinity" narrative. They've gone... quiet. I'd rather "quiet" than abusive re Brandon. It's all good at the moment, as far as I see.

by Anonymousreply 267May 28, 2019 3:01 PM

The young nelly one is the top?

by Anonymousreply 268May 28, 2019 3:04 PM

These past 6 months he's been the happiest he's ever been so...Brandon makes him really happy!

by Anonymousreply 269May 28, 2019 3:06 PM

R268 Yes, Rose... I mean Erna.

by Anonymousreply 270May 28, 2019 3:06 PM

The Franklin Village local witness them show PDA when he spotted them together and according to him they were "clearly a couple"

by Anonymousreply 271May 28, 2019 3:11 PM

R271 The journalist who tweeted and deleted said they were "getting cozy" around West Hollywood too.

by Anonymousreply 272May 28, 2019 3:14 PM

Doesn't it get boring going in the same circles? Even when there's something positive it somehow twists into something negative.

by Anonymousreply 273May 28, 2019 3:15 PM

R273 Agreed. That answer was a nice one (and I think sincere) and I can see why that person on twitter thought about it in context with Brandon when we've basically been saying a lot of the same thing on here, about what he's risking and people being fascinated by him continuing this while his star is rising so fast and not shutting it down instantly like anyone else in his position has. I don't get how it was argued over and made into something negative either.

by Anonymousreply 274May 28, 2019 3:18 PM

It was actually Richard stans who defended Richard against something negative that was never said. The original comment was just that everyone would be happier in life if they suddenly got more work and recognition. And this is true. The comment said nothing about Brandon and didn't imply anything about their relationship. It had nothing to do with it. But suddenly Richard stans swooped in and started defending Richard and his relationship with Brandon although the original comment had nothing to do with it.

by Anonymousreply 275May 28, 2019 3:21 PM

The pet store commenter also said the same. That they were obviously a couple. Not sure why they have to make out in public (and get papped doing so) to prove something. When RM was traveling without B, it was all oh he’s ashamed, why doesn’t he take Brandon places?! Now they’ve been seen in two different places, traveling together, and they have to be showing PDA? If they do eventually show PDA, what’s next?

R274 I was just pointing out that it was a quote from before he met Brandon. It’s a nice quote, but it shouldn’t be taken in context with Brandon. That’s all, nothing negative on my part. (R275 said it better than me)

by Anonymousreply 276May 28, 2019 3:25 PM

r275 Maybe because that goes against directly what Richard said? I don't understand why people just can't accept that while working is nice it's not Richard's ultimate priority. Even looking back at his years of work he's not done nearly as many projects as someone who is desperate for fame and money has. Most of them no one has seen or cared about. When Bodyguard blew up most people were saying they always wondered what happened to Robb Stark.

by Anonymousreply 277May 28, 2019 3:28 PM

Richard has been working non-stop since he left GoT. He went from filming the Red Wedding straight to filming Klondike. And a million other things. Both Cinderella and Medici were amazing. Plus he is a producer in the second season of Medici.

The only time he stopped working was after he finished filming Bodyguard and was travelling the world with Ellie.

by Anonymousreply 278May 28, 2019 3:31 PM

r278 Still less than other actors, was my point. He could take way more projects but he works in a decent amount of vacation time for like Ibiza or Scotland. Nothing wrong with that.

by Anonymousreply 279May 28, 2019 3:35 PM

R277 You are aware that actors can't just say "I want to be famous and in high profile projects" and then they get those parts? I'm sure Richard tried to get more work and better high profile work. He was already in a Disney movie!!! He did a movie with Idris Elba etc. It's not like he didn't try. Now he got lucky with Bodyguard, he's able to be offered even better roles in high profile projects and he of course takes those projects. The thought of some people that just because an actor doesn't show up in blockbusters all the time must mean that the actor isn't ambitious is laughable. Actors have to get cast in those projects and they have to have the opportunity to be allowed to even audition for those roles. I'm sure his GOT role has helped him a lot in the past with securring the roles he got. Hadn't he had this role I'm doubtful that he would have gotten the opportunity to star in a Disney movie etc. There are thousands of very ambitous actors who never get the chance to show their talents because producers just don't cast them. Not getting cast often has nothing to do with the actor not being talented or not being ambitous.

by Anonymousreply 280May 28, 2019 3:35 PM

In an amazing twist Richard, like any normal person, cares both about his career and his personal life. Shocking

by Anonymousreply 281May 28, 2019 3:36 PM

[quote] Still less than other actors, was my point. He could take way more projects but he works in a decent amount of vacation time for like Ibiza or Scotland. Nothing wrong with that.

You really think it's this easy to queue up project after project just because you want to work? Some actors go one year or more without a job just because the don't get a role although they auditioned for hundreds of roles. You can't just snap your finger and the next role appears for you.

by Anonymousreply 282May 28, 2019 3:38 PM

He’s always been working, it’s just some of his projects haven’t been widely received. He was filming Sirens while he was on GOT. He just picks parts that are meaningful to him rather than auditioning for everything out there. Maybe he picked wrong, didn’t get some jobs he really wanted, etc. It was in an interview where he said he passed up many parts that went to others and that particular project took off, but he didn’t want it because he wasn’t passionate about it (paraphrased). He can be proactive in his career and his personal life; they’re not mutually exclusive.

by Anonymousreply 283May 28, 2019 3:39 PM

R276 Don't worry, if we do ever get to the PDA stage, I'm sure it'll be deemed "not enough" or they'll come up with something else to complain and give out about when it comes to what Richard is doing or not doing or whatever 🙄

by Anonymousreply 284May 28, 2019 3:40 PM

R277 Right? No one’s saying the quote is about Brandon. They probably hadn’t even met yet. But it’s further confirmation that his personal life (family, friends, loves) makes him happiest. Yet people will even take a direct quote from him and claim that he’s lying.

by Anonymousreply 285May 28, 2019 3:49 PM

R284 You already know the crazy COWARD poster will be the first one talking shit. It will never be enough for his insufferable critics.

by Anonymousreply 286May 28, 2019 3:49 PM

We don't actually know when he met Brandon. The LA thread claimed that while Madden followed Flynn at the beginning of November, he didn't engage with Brandon's posts via like/comments until the pap strolls occured (I believe he liked the Charlie/Simba pic Jan/Feb but that was a Gemma Chan post). To those that follow Madden's social media closely, the non-engagement with Brandon ended up making him stand out like a sore thumb as, while Madden regular disappears ftom SM, he's a liberal "liker" of his friends' posts.

All that suggests to me that R&B were not merely friends when they began to follow each other, they were already "a thing", which begat their conspicuous non-interaction on SM (all the while becoming intertwined in each other's social networks via copious account follows).

In short: They could have known each other back in August. (I'm not arguing that the quote relates to Brandon, btw.)

by Anonymousreply 287May 28, 2019 3:53 PM

[quote]They probably hadn’t even met yet. But it’s further confirmation that his personal life (family, friends, loves) makes him happiest. Yet people will even take a direct quote from him and claim that he’s lying.

Did you even read the first comment about the quote? Noone said that he was lying about what made him most fullfilled. It was only said that he was "lying" that more work and better recognition didn't make him happy as well. Everyone would be happier than before if he suddenly got better work and better recognition. NOONE, I repeat NOONE said that he was lying about what made him the most fullfilled. Stop misinterpreting every comment and stop claiming that people said something although it was never said.

by Anonymousreply 288May 28, 2019 3:56 PM

R287 That’s not accurate. Richard liked at least a couple of Brandon’s posts in November shortly after he started following him.

(I have no idea when they actually met or when their relationship started. Just clearing up the Instagram claim.)

by Anonymousreply 289May 28, 2019 3:59 PM

R288 NO ONE is two words.

by Anonymousreply 290May 28, 2019 4:00 PM

At least a couple? And then he stopped until...?

by Anonymousreply 291May 28, 2019 4:02 PM

Guys, we don't even know he HE took the question. Maybe he himself was thinking along the lines of the people here who are saying his close people make him happier than working does, and that's how he answered. Maybe he was just answering from the point of view that a high profile part won't necessarily bring him more joy than a lower profile part- and he's done both, so he'd know. He's been acting for like 20 years, he's said he's never wanted to do anything else, clearly he loves it and it makes him happy. Doesn't mean the people who are saying his loved ones are where his ultimate happiness lies are wrong either. Clearly he must not be a "career makes him happier than everything else and everything else comes second" guy or he'd NEVER still be carrying on with Brandon.

by Anonymousreply 292May 28, 2019 4:06 PM

[quote]Don’t forget Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

I prefer to forget.

by Anonymousreply 293May 28, 2019 4:07 PM

Do you think Richard looks jealous that this guy is touching his man? lol

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by Anonymousreply 295May 28, 2019 4:16 PM

[quote]Clearly he must not be a "career makes him happier than everything else and everything else comes second" guy or he'd NEVER still be carrying on with Brandon.

Brandon isn't damaging to his career at the moment. It would only be damaging if a sex tape of them both would came out. And even then I'm not sure if it would really damage his career. For now people who are accepting of LGBT relationships and follow them are happy for them. Others who don't want to accept the relationship can easily ignore it because there are no explicit pictures of them kissing and making out. And most people have no idea that Richard and Brandon are even in a relationship, because they've at most seen a few photos of them walking next to each other, so they don't care at all.

by Anonymousreply 296May 28, 2019 4:16 PM

A same sex fuck tape would totally damage his career. He's not a Kardashian.

by Anonymousreply 297May 28, 2019 4:21 PM

R296 I don't necessarily agree with you there. Just the fact that there's speculation around his sexuality now where before there was absolutely none could be enough to cost him roles. They're lost over less in Hollywood. It's why every time new pictures of him and Brandon have come out I've seen the same "oooh, there goes the Bond role" type comments.

by Anonymousreply 298May 28, 2019 4:34 PM

And yet... check Madden's recent mentions on Twitter. There are way more thirsty comments from women (Rocketman and/or Taron related) than there are references to his "roommate". This appears to be containable.

by Anonymousreply 299May 28, 2019 4:39 PM

R299 There's also plenty of devastated "he's not GAY, is he?!" type comments of pics of him and Brandon, and I saw many "I don't want him as Bond anymore" type ones too, on the first few sets of pics of them. I'd love to think everyone's cheerleading for him and Brandon, but the reality is, they're not. Hell, look at his own "fans"- they'd rather crop Brandon out of pics and post clown faces on top of his and trash the guy that at the very least, is a very close, well-liked friend of their idol to kingdom come than admit he might be dating their precious Richard. That's before you ever touch Hollywood's belief that a gay guy can't play the straight romantic lead hero types nine times out of ten. He's got a lot to contend with.

by Anonymousreply 301May 28, 2019 4:47 PM

The gay comments are way outweighed by the thirst ones.

And if we're talking about the JustJared posts, the devastated comments were, more often than not, from from less progressive countries.

by Anonymousreply 302May 28, 2019 4:51 PM

R298 The general public isn't aware of most of the photos that we've seen. Most haven't even seen one single photo of Richard with Brandon. And if they saw one it was Richard walking next to his roommate. New photos don't even get any attention outside of DL and some stans anymore. It's business as usual in Richard's mentions. Women are thirsting for him and man praise him for his manly performance in Bodygueard. Hardly anyone is interested in his "roommate".

R301 Fans react with trashing their fave's partner regardless if it's a guy or a girl. If Richard went out with a women many fans would be the same and trash that women instead. That's just how female fandom works. Many want their fave to be single and to not have a partner. And if Richard came out he would not be gay. He would be bi. That means that he can still believably play a lover of a woman on screen. And what some stans think doesn't influence in any way what the general audience thinks. So far the general audience doesn't care if Richard has a roommate or not and they aren't aware at all that this roommate could potentially be his boyfriend.

by Anonymousreply 303May 28, 2019 4:52 PM

R301 These same cunts are probably the ones who consider themselves "LGBTQIA+ Allies" who post "Happy Pride Month" and "Love Is Love" on their social media.

by Anonymousreply 304May 28, 2019 4:56 PM

R303 I wish Hollywood would feel that "he's just as believable as a romantic lead as bi than he was as straight". I would love to think so. However, I'm just not sure they would. Maybe the fact that he's up for Jolie's love interest in the Marvel movie is a good sign there, but in general? I don't have that much faith in Hollywood to think that at all.

And I know that for now, the story isn't mainstream. But it's out there. The pictures are there for anyone to find. A friend of mine who knows I'm a fan and only knows Richard from Bodyguard and knows literally nothing else about him saw the pics of him checking out of the hotel and sent them to me with a question about whether the guy running away from the cameras with him was a boyfriend. This without having seen a single other picture of the two of them. The speculation is there to see for anyone who hits google, including people thinking about casting him, and if it comes down to him or someone else for a big role, you can bet they'll do their research. If he continues to be with Brandon and they continue to travel together, there will be more talk. This stuff adds up, and like I said roles in Hollywood are lost over a lot less.

R304 Depressingly, you're probably totally right.

by Anonymousreply 305May 28, 2019 5:05 PM

R306 I love the "BRANDON!!!" complete with THREE exclamation marks and an arrow pointing him out so nobody can possibly miss him in that picture of them sitting in the All About Eve audience 😂

by Anonymousreply 307May 28, 2019 5:12 PM

R305 Well I just Googled Richard and the top stories have nothing to do with Brandon. I also looked at the autofill results that show up when you type in Richard Madden and... and there was no Brandon. So I don't really think this on any mainstream radar. The mainstream media isn't reporting on it. There's not even anything on TMZ the most mainstream of gossip sites. So I don't think many in the general public are even aware that there's any question of Richard's sexuality. I even saw some women on Twitter who saw Rocketman fangirling over him and wondering if he was single. So I don't think there's going to be any affect one way or the other until something major happens that'll catch the attention of the mainstream press like People.

by Anonymousreply 308May 28, 2019 5:22 PM

R308 I just said I know it's not mainstream? Though actually, the Richard and Brandon checking out of the hotel story was one of the first results google threw up about him yesterday. I know plenty of people don't know about Brandon yet. But plenty of people also do. There is now question marks over Richard that weren't there before. Hell, there's 19 threads on this site alone discussing his sexuality when there wasn't even ONE before last month. Whether the fact that that speculation is there where it wasn't before has any obvious impact is maybe something we'll just have to wait and see I suppose. It's not like we hear about most of the roles he doesn't get, we mostly just hear about the ones he does. We can't even judge by something like the Daily Mail since they've changed tack so drastically on the story, though I do think it's telling that their commenters didn't buy cropping Brandon out of the picture and not identifying him at all in the article the other day, and that every solo story they've published on Richard the last couple months has had comments referencing "the boyfriend".

by Anonymousreply 309May 28, 2019 5:31 PM

R309 Agreed. And on Twitter — and yes, it’s happening very gradually—there are several new posts every day from both men and women to the effect of, “Wait! Richard Madden is gay?!?!”

by Anonymousreply 310May 28, 2019 5:46 PM

I don't know why anyone who doesn't know anything about Richard and Brandon would come to the conclusion that Brandon could be Richard's boyfriend just from the photos where Brandon is running to the car and Richard is leaving the hotel behind him. That's a very strange train of thoughts. If you don't know anything about them it's just a guy (who could have nothing to do with Richard because of the distance) trying to catch his taxi).

by Anonymousreply 312May 28, 2019 6:13 PM

They wouldn't. It's only when you combine it with "Sam Smith's ex" and "they live together" that someone might start questioning it.

by Anonymousreply 313May 28, 2019 6:20 PM

R312 The photos, no. But that DM article is pretty heavy-handed with the insinuation that they are more than flat mates.

by Anonymousreply 314May 28, 2019 6:21 PM

Most people only check out the photos. They'll read the title maybe and decide if they'll read the article that comes with it. And nearly all of them will never bother reading the comments of trash gossip sites.

by Anonymousreply 315May 28, 2019 6:24 PM

Brandon just posted to Instagram (professional photo of himself) with the caption “lil gratitude for today.”

Seems like he’s still in a good mood. :)

by Anonymousreply 316May 28, 2019 6:27 PM

I hope Richard will like Brandon's post!

by Anonymousreply 317May 28, 2019 6:27 PM

R315 There wasn't any comments on that article anyway, they only allowed two! And "Sam Smith's ex" and "roommate" (or "flatmate" or whatever they're going with now) were both in the title.

by Anonymousreply 318May 28, 2019 6:28 PM

Posted 6 minutes ago and already 25k likes. He's a bad bitch.

by Anonymousreply 319May 28, 2019 6:29 PM

When did the DM stop being a mainstream publication?

by Anonymousreply 320May 28, 2019 6:30 PM

Brandon “lil gratitude for today.” Can this hint? Maybe something will happen today? What is it Lil?

by Anonymousreply 321May 28, 2019 6:58 PM

He's just back from a dirty weekend in Monaco. What do you THINK he's grateful for?

by Anonymousreply 322May 28, 2019 6:59 PM

r321 I think Brandon is just really happy. We haven't gotten any of the may mean something but may mean nothing songs, quotes, etc. since they've been together.

by Anonymousreply 323May 28, 2019 7:01 PM

Richard’s risking it all. Must be love.

by Anonymousreply 324May 28, 2019 7:06 PM

He is grateful because Richard is giving him a lot of love and hot sex! They are happy and in love, that's sweet!

by Anonymousreply 326May 28, 2019 7:10 PM

Richard liked B's post. I can't believe I'm tracking his likes in real time.

by Anonymousreply 327May 28, 2019 7:14 PM

So he liked Brandon's post ahhh

by Anonymousreply 328May 28, 2019 7:15 PM

The Romeo & Juliet with Lily James used to be on YouTube. Is it still available somewhere?

by Anonymousreply 329May 28, 2019 7:18 PM

R327 I know we shouldn’t read too much into likes, but that just makes me silly-happy. Maybe Richard is grateful, too. :)

by Anonymousreply 330May 28, 2019 7:19 PM

I hope he comments with a 🦄

by Anonymousreply 331May 28, 2019 7:20 PM

Richard also liked this pic 😉💁‍♂️

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by Anonymousreply 332May 28, 2019 7:22 PM

Maria McErlane is Graham Norton's friend and radio co-host.

by Anonymousreply 333May 28, 2019 7:24 PM

I knew he would like his beautiful boy. He couldn't resist.

by Anonymousreply 334May 28, 2019 7:25 PM

B in Monaco (you may have to scroll through)

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by Anonymousreply 335May 28, 2019 7:26 PM

R335 Here, someone uploaded just the picture of Brandon in Monaco

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by Anonymousreply 336May 28, 2019 7:28 PM

[quote]Richard’s risking it all. Must be love.

[quote]So he liked Brandon's post ahhh

[quote]I knew he would like his beautiful boy. He couldn't resist

LOVE WINS.

by Anonymousreply 337May 28, 2019 7:29 PM

Ever since B is living with R, he changed his style. He dresses like R now. I like it.

by Anonymousreply 339May 28, 2019 7:31 PM

Or they're both wearing what was provided by the sponsor company and stylist.

by Anonymousreply 340May 28, 2019 7:33 PM

R339 Richard hasn't always dressed like that though, what he wears in public now is outfits picked by his stylist

by Anonymousreply 341May 28, 2019 7:33 PM

R340 it's not Brandon's stylist

by Anonymousreply 342May 28, 2019 7:33 PM

You can tell Brandon was being a good sport by posing with that woman. She probably failed to corner Richard.

Were there any big music acts doing private gigs at the Grand Prix? Those parties could get boring with a bunch of rich or rich adacent hangers on.

by Anonymousreply 343May 28, 2019 7:39 PM

That’s a very cute pic of Brandon. Of course Richard couldn’t help but like it.

by Anonymousreply 344May 28, 2019 7:51 PM

another pic of Brandon in Monaco

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by Anonymousreply 345May 28, 2019 8:05 PM

I already heard about it, maybe it's true

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by Anonymousreply 346May 28, 2019 8:18 PM

Madden as Sinatra? Oh man, they're gonna have to splurge on an expensive makeup artist.

by Anonymousreply 347May 28, 2019 8:22 PM

He's not known for doing accents well, is he? At least he's not too old like Spacey as Bobby Darin.

by Anonymousreply 348May 28, 2019 8:25 PM

R346 But Richard can't sing at all..

by Anonymousreply 349May 28, 2019 8:25 PM

Musical? 😀 Madden can't sing by his own account

by Anonymousreply 350May 28, 2019 8:25 PM

Those 2 pics of Brandon look like they were taken at 2 different events. In one he’s wearing a navy shirt and in the second looks like a navy blazer and light blue shirt. Richard showing his man off all over town!

by Anonymousreply 351May 28, 2019 8:26 PM

I love Richard but no way in hell is he playing Frank Sinatra lmao

by Anonymousreply 352May 28, 2019 8:28 PM

RM mentioned Sinatra in a clip from an interview with Taron on a BBC morning show recently. It was in a context along the lines of now that you’ve sung and danced would you want to do a bio of anyone else and he mentioned Sinatra and how he was a favorite musician. Haven’t heard anything about Dexter directing though...it sounded more like a wishful thinking/pie in the sky sort of thing.

by Anonymousreply 353May 28, 2019 8:28 PM

They both wore a black pass with "mission" in red. Is that related to a particular team/company or just an area of the pitstop(s)?

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by Anonymousreply 354May 28, 2019 8:28 PM

R346 yes it's likely true they both said those things but come on Richard can't sing well enough to be the main in a musical so it won't happen

by Anonymousreply 355May 28, 2019 8:29 PM

R346 That’s fine, as long as the producers make it clear that there is no way in hell that Ronan could possibly be his son.

by Anonymousreply 356May 28, 2019 8:29 PM

I think there's some recordings they could use for Sinatra's voice...

by Anonymousreply 357May 28, 2019 8:29 PM

They seem happy and dammit I'm happy for them.

by Anonymousreply 358May 28, 2019 8:30 PM

Rami Malek did next to no singing in Bohemian Rhapsody and still won an Oscar; it's not a mystery how Richard would be able to play Sinatra without being a good singer.

Is it true he can't sing though? Maybe he's just being modest. There's Emma tonedeaf and autotuned to death Watson levels of "can't sing," and then there's Emily passable and their acting makes up for the rest Blunt levels.

by Anonymousreply 359May 28, 2019 8:37 PM

Who would play Ava Gardner? Kate Beckinsale was no substitute in that Howard Hughes movie.

by Anonymousreply 360May 28, 2019 8:39 PM

Would he be able to pull off the New Jersey/New York accent though?

by Anonymousreply 361May 28, 2019 8:40 PM

R362 hasn't Richard said himself that he's very auto tuned even in that

by Anonymousreply 363May 28, 2019 8:54 PM

[quote]Would he be able to pull off the New Jersey/New York accent though?

I doubt it. Richard is bad with accents.

by Anonymousreply 365May 28, 2019 8:55 PM

R354 They were evidently guests of the Ferrari team, hence the red passes and the Ferrari link-up that Brandon previously posted a short while ago.

by Anonymousreply 366May 28, 2019 8:58 PM

R362 That is really quite painful to listen to...

by Anonymousreply 367May 28, 2019 9:00 PM

Oh, dear. Emma Watson levels it is, then.

by Anonymousreply 368May 28, 2019 9:05 PM

* R366 "Mission" = Mission Winnow, Scuderia Ferrari's partners, incidentally:

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by Anonymousreply 369May 28, 2019 9:13 PM

R362 i mean... it's not awful, it's just ok

by Anonymousreply 370May 28, 2019 9:26 PM

Richard Madden as Frank Sinatra? Ha! Everyone knows that would be a role tailor made for moi!

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by Anonymousreply 371May 28, 2019 9:28 PM

R370 No, it really is awful (or at least Richard's parts are).

by Anonymousreply 372May 28, 2019 9:28 PM

R351 Here, someone helpfully cropped them and put them together… looks like the outfit on the right is what he wore to the actual racing, since it’s more casual, and I’d say the other was to an after party or that Tag Heuer party Richard was supposed to show up to on the first night but we never got any pictures from.

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by Anonymousreply 373May 28, 2019 9:40 PM

A Saudi with a Sam Smith avatar asking Brandon to marry them... I think I've seen it all!

by Anonymousreply 374May 28, 2019 9:44 PM

R374 Back off. Brandon is taken!

by Anonymousreply 375May 28, 2019 9:45 PM

R374 Oh man, didn't even notice the Sam avatar... that's hilarious. Must be a Sam fan who still likes Brandon! (I think there are a few out there, judging by twitter anyway. They didn't quite ALL turn on him. Just most of them I guess :P)

by Anonymousreply 376May 28, 2019 9:50 PM

Richard's stylist liked Brandon's post!

by Anonymousreply 377May 28, 2019 9:56 PM

Who is Richard’s stylist and can we get him to spill the tea?

by Anonymousreply 378May 28, 2019 10:15 PM

R378 I can’t believe someone hasn’t spilled any tea yet. Brandon apparently was Richard’s plus one to the race after-party, which I imagine is a much bigger deal than Richard simply hanging out with Brandon with close friends and family. Where are all the gossipy bitches from that event?

by Anonymousreply 379May 28, 2019 10:38 PM

R379 they have better places to be than this thread I imagine

by Anonymousreply 380May 28, 2019 10:39 PM

R380 LOL, I don’t mean spill here in this thread. I just figured there would be some gossip floating around on the net somewhere. Oh, well.

by Anonymousreply 381May 28, 2019 10:41 PM

I am interested how they met each other? under what circumstances?

by Anonymousreply 382May 28, 2019 10:52 PM

R382 You talking about R&B?

by Anonymousreply 383May 28, 2019 10:56 PM

Taron during a Twitter q&a

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by Anonymousreply 384May 28, 2019 11:01 PM

That picture of B with the lady in the red dress looks like they’re on a boat. The TAG party was supposedly on a yacht? I can’t imagine that there aren’t pictures of R&B together (if even in the background) if that’s indeed where they were. Especially with all the famous faces that were there too....

by Anonymousreply 385May 28, 2019 11:03 PM

r384 wow Sinatra role confirmed

by Anonymousreply 386May 28, 2019 11:08 PM

R379 Well since they were in a group of people I'd imagine they probably weren't doing anything to gossip about. Probably just more of how they behave in public when they know people are watching.

by Anonymousreply 388May 28, 2019 11:11 PM

R384 Why am I attracted to him in that clip? Never happen before, always been meh on his looks.

by Anonymousreply 389May 28, 2019 11:12 PM

R389 he definitely looks different in photos than in motion

by Anonymousreply 390May 28, 2019 11:19 PM

This trip to Monaco is really important because it's something that couples do. Their relationship is really serious. They fell in love really hard and fast.

by Anonymousreply 391May 28, 2019 11:21 PM

R379 Ha, I’ll join you in wishing for some- ANY- gossip 😂 And seems some of them are only putting up pics now (or am I wrong and fans are just turning these up now…) so perhaps we may have a few more to look forward to.

Though realistically, speaking unselfishly, the more they can go to events and places together as a couple and just not have it be any kind of big deal made of it, the more likely they’ll feel able to keep doing that. So it’s probably really good they were able to just blend and have fun and let more famous people deal with more photographers and hangers on etc.

by Anonymousreply 392May 28, 2019 11:24 PM

Brandon’s fans have supported him as a gay actor from the start. Richard will also benefit from the younger generation not freaking out about any of this. Unfortunately for him, his career is decided by cowardly Hollywood farts.

by Anonymousreply 394May 29, 2019 12:14 AM

Brandon posted a Sinatra song to his Stories recently. What a supportive boyfriend!

by Anonymousreply 395May 29, 2019 12:17 AM

Madden seems to have a lot of posh Brits in his friend group.

by Anonymousreply 398May 29, 2019 12:21 AM

R397 Richard confirmed top

by Anonymousreply 400May 29, 2019 12:23 AM

Camp comedian. Apparently straight (is he dating Gemma Chan?). Received backlash over casting as first openly gay character in something - a Disney film, maybe.

by Anonymousreply 401May 29, 2019 12:24 AM

R399 r401 Gemma Chan's ex boyfriend, famous comedian in uk

by Anonymousreply 402May 29, 2019 12:26 AM

Woah did not know Gemma dated Jack Whitehall, interesting...

by Anonymousreply 403May 29, 2019 12:29 AM

R396 He seems to enjoy a pair of balls on the back of his neck. I hope Brandon gave him a good teabagging over the weekend.

by Anonymousreply 404May 29, 2019 12:34 AM

Gemma’s with Dominic Cooper now isn’t she? Whom Richard also knows. That whole friend group reminds me of theatre or band cliques in high school, everyone dating each other. Good thing Brandon used his twink wiles to lure Richard away.

by Anonymousreply 405May 29, 2019 12:41 AM

The Britpack are tight. It explains why rumours don't circulate as much.

by Anonymousreply 406May 29, 2019 12:44 AM

Damn, Gemma was dating down with that one

by Anonymousreply 407May 29, 2019 12:45 AM

Twitter is really supportive of them. Most comments are positive and fun.

by Anonymousreply 408May 29, 2019 1:03 AM

R403 they were together for years

by Anonymousreply 409May 29, 2019 1:09 AM

R410 Someone should tweet or DM her a photo-shopped image of Brandon fucking Richard. Maybe take a photo from Sean Cody and put their heads on it.

by Anonymousreply 411May 29, 2019 1:31 AM

R411 yeah, or maybe no one should do that.

by Anonymousreply 412May 29, 2019 1:36 AM

R410 Can someone translate the drama. I’ve no idea what’s they’re ranting on about.

by Anonymousreply 413May 29, 2019 1:37 AM

R413 The person who runs Richard Madden Addicted on Instagram also has a Twitter account under a different name. (DylansMadden or something like that, I think.) She pretends to be all sweet and wholesome on Insta — probably because Richard’s sister follows her — and then goes over to Twitter and says the most awful shit about Brandon.

That person screenshot a bunch of her garbage and called her out on it, yet she and her minions are still denying they did anything wrong.

by Anonymousreply 414May 29, 2019 1:50 AM

R413 it’s not anything meaningful at all. Just stans being stans.

by Anonymousreply 415May 29, 2019 1:52 AM

R414 She has those weird little yellow things helping to defame our Brandon?

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by Anonymousreply 416May 29, 2019 1:54 AM

Is this from the March trip to London ("All About Eve" etc.)?

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by Anonymousreply 417May 29, 2019 1:59 AM

R416 Yes, exactly!

On a serious note — I’m stunned that they don’t seem to care that their treatment of Brandon is an insult to Richard, whom they claim to be a fan of.

by Anonymousreply 418May 29, 2019 2:00 AM

R417 Your link appears broken.

by Anonymousreply 419May 29, 2019 2:02 AM

Is this from the March trip to London ("All About Eve" etc.)?

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by Anonymousreply 420May 29, 2019 2:03 AM

R420 No that's from June of last year

by Anonymousreply 421May 29, 2019 2:06 AM

R420 Perhaps, but I don't think English winters normally get that warm in March. Might be from when he was with Sam.

by Anonymousreply 422May 29, 2019 2:06 AM

I dont think we will see Brandon in the Ny Premiere he might already be in LA.

by Anonymousreply 423May 29, 2019 2:27 AM

R423 we got so much awesomeness so I’m cool with that!

by Anonymousreply 424May 29, 2019 2:34 AM

r423 He could be. It's hard to tell. No one has really heard from either today in terms of actual sightings. He was on IG at like 6am LA time so I'm inclined to think he's in NYC but jet lag is a thing so he could be in LA.

by Anonymousreply 425May 29, 2019 2:35 AM

R414 Richard’s sister follows Brandon’s hater? No wonder she doesn’t follow Brandon back.

by Anonymousreply 426May 29, 2019 2:40 AM

R426 they didn't use to be a Brandon hater just a regular fan account and she has followed for a while

by Anonymousreply 427May 29, 2019 2:43 AM

For every stupid hater fan account there are like 10 more loving them. Look at these comments on this fan post.

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by Anonymousreply 428May 29, 2019 3:38 AM

R428 I realize that’s a fan account but I see that Brandon follows it. I hope he sees all the positive replies.

by Anonymousreply 429May 29, 2019 3:56 AM

R429 even on Twitter most people are happy and excited for them. Young fans don’t really see the issue.

by Anonymousreply 430May 29, 2019 4:34 AM

How long was Brandon in the uk with Richard ?

by Anonymousreply 431May 29, 2019 4:57 AM

r431 About a week and a half.

by Anonymousreply 432May 29, 2019 5:06 AM

Wow! How do you guys know its a week and a half? I notice he doesnt take pics of where he is at nowadays, was he like that with Sam when they go on a trip?

by Anonymousreply 433May 29, 2019 5:18 AM

R60 Brandon and Miles are still friends, there’s no bad blood. Brandon has commented on a lot of Miles’ IG posts after they stopped fucking.

Also, Brandon was absolutely the top in that arrangement, for what it’s worth.

by Anonymousreply 434May 29, 2019 7:08 AM

R434 Not so sure about that, Miles purged most of the Brandon pics from his IG after they split and has never commented on anything Brandon has done since, nor have they ever been seen together off set, unlike Miles & Tommy or Brandon & Tommy.

by Anonymousreply 435May 29, 2019 7:40 AM

R435 Brandon has dated such a weird variety. Miles, Sam, and apparently Tommy? This thing with Madden is such a departure and upgrade for him no wonder he’s so completely gone for him.

by Anonymousreply 436May 29, 2019 7:49 AM

I Brandon didn't date Tommy.

by Anonymousreply 437May 29, 2019 7:57 AM

R436 Brandon never dated Tommy, I’m pretty sure Tommy has been with his husband the whole time he’s known Brandon. They’re just close friends.

by Anonymousreply 438May 29, 2019 9:05 AM

I hope we see more of them after the release of Rocketman in America and the world.. I hope they prove all those doubters and sceptics wrong that this not PR.

by Anonymousreply 439May 29, 2019 9:45 AM

The ones who claim it's PR are saying they won't be seen together again after the awards season is over, not just the Rocketman promo.

by Anonymousreply 440May 29, 2019 10:07 AM

R440 Honestly don’t bother with those fools. They’re never going to believe it because they’re homophobic

by Anonymousreply 441May 29, 2019 11:04 AM

R438 Brandon didn't date Tommy, but he obviously dated Miles.

by Anonymousreply 442May 29, 2019 11:24 AM

R434 It's obvious Connor is the top with Miles. The possessiveness in pics just further proves that imo.

by Anonymousreply 443May 29, 2019 11:25 AM

Linking directly to the Brandon photo in R345.

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by Anonymousreply 444May 29, 2019 11:26 AM

R445 Interesting...

Also, I noticed the interviewer didn’t ask him how he felt as a straight man playing a gay role. (A question Taron gets repeatedly.) I wonder if the press are starting to figure things out or if they’re under orders from his team not to ask that particular question.

by Anonymousreply 446May 29, 2019 12:28 PM

He's already played gay roles, so asking that won't make any sense.

They did ask him if there were LGBT members in the cast or crew and he only talked about David.

by Anonymousreply 447May 29, 2019 12:33 PM

Is that the same interviewer who asked him if he ever had to kill/suppress a part of himself to be successful and his reply was about his shyness? I think that guy was more blond... if it is the same guy, I’d like to see the full interview. Better and different questions than the same nonsense questions about GOT.

by Anonymousreply 448May 29, 2019 12:44 PM

R448 I don't think that was the same interviewer but the question about whether there were LGBTQ cast members might have been a setup. But there's no way in hell that Richard would ever come out in an interview like that, though, if ever. He doesn't drop bombshells.

By the way he talks about the gay characters he's played, it's obvious that's how he himself would want to be treated (like a "regular" person who just happens to be attracted to men). He doesn't want anyone making a big deal of it. Obviously that's just my opinion but that's the vibe I pick up.

by Anonymousreply 449May 29, 2019 12:53 PM

Brandon's good with his tongue.

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by Anonymousreply 450May 29, 2019 12:57 PM

judging by the vids I've seen of Brandon he seems masculine compared to Sam..he's not really fem.

by Anonymousreply 451May 29, 2019 1:07 PM

Eh... Brandon is plenty in touch with his feminine side. It's not an either/or thing.

by Anonymousreply 452May 29, 2019 1:25 PM

That opening line is a little overwritten but why does he pause between "myopic" and "little"? It breaks the flow of the thought.

Funny how drag queen Panti pops up at the end. She was friendly with Henry Cavill once upon a time...

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by Anonymousreply 453May 29, 2019 1:33 PM

I'm glad that Sirens quote is from the time of series. It doesn't read too well in 2019.

by Anonymousreply 454May 29, 2019 1:36 PM

[quote]Madden seems to have a lot of posh Brits in his friend group

All those posh British celebs hold together and date each other. That's probably why it's easier to surpress drama and keep it hidden. He has always been part of this posh British group so I don't know why he likes to pretend that he didn't have much money and one time only had a few pounds per day for his food.

It's interesting how Richard talks about not having much money before GOT and not getting much money when he was on GOT when you can just look it up and see that this is not entirely true. He had consistent work during and after he graduated school and even had a few leading roles. He never had a year without work and if he had work he always had bigger roles. So there's no way that he was starving at any time. Otherwise 95% of British actors would have to live on the street because hardly anyone gets such consistent and high profile work like Richard did. And of course he didn't earn 500k per episode of GOT when he was on it because you don't get that when a show just starts out. But he was a main character on a TV show. There are legal minimum salaries main actors on TV shows get. So he certainly still got a lot of money for it. I don't know why celebrities always have to exaggerate so much.

I guess it sounds better if you say "I didn't have much money when I started out and barely made a living for many years. But I didn't mind because acting is my dream and money doesn't matter" (even if that's not entirely true) than "I always had consistent work and earned a good amount of money. Now I just earn a little bit more".

by Anonymousreply 455May 29, 2019 1:50 PM

R454 True. And it's also a very strange way of thinking. "He's a gay character who is kind of straight in every sense of the word, except that he has sex with a man". What does he even mean by that? Are there gay people who are gay in every sense of the word and they differ from gay people who are straight in every sense of the word? Does Richard really have that stereotype that most gay people are the same and dress in flamboyant clothes and drink pink cocktails?

by Anonymousreply 456May 29, 2019 1:57 PM

R456 Have you watched sirens? I don't think he meant it like that, I think going to a drama school he'd have a lot of gay friends and know then that's not the case, even if he's only experimented with his sexuality reccently

by Anonymousreply 457May 29, 2019 2:02 PM

High profile roles/good roles before GoT?? Such as......?? And why are we talking abt articles that came out ages ago? But if we brought that one back, I took that line as if he was talking abt stereotypes people have. Not in a bad way at all

by Anonymousreply 458May 29, 2019 2:05 PM

He does have gay friends, he always did. Also what's with the "even if he's only experimented with his sexuality reccently"?? You have no way of knowing that.

by Anonymousreply 459May 29, 2019 2:05 PM

He played Romeo at The Globe in London. Is there a better debutant gig for a young actor in theatre?

by Anonymousreply 460May 29, 2019 2:09 PM

r455 He mentioned he was about to move back home to his parents before GOT and they had to give him an advance to survive. So, I do think he was that broke.

by Anonymousreply 461May 29, 2019 2:13 PM

He does seem the go along to get along type.

by Anonymousreply 462May 29, 2019 2:13 PM

R455 Richard might have friends with money, or friends who come from money, but that does not mean that he's always had lots of money himself. He also didn’t know all those friends all the way along, they befriended each other over the years. None of them grew up together or anything. And what do you think he means when he talks about what he was paid? He has people all over the place assuming he has the kind of money the GOT cast made in the later years just from being on the show. People on these threads were making similar assumptions- “why doesn’t he just come out, he has all that money from GOT”. He hadn’t done much before GOT, so of course he wasn’t commanding that kind of money back then. Sure, he made SOME money, but that money probably wasn’t huge amounts, and it absolutely was NOTHING compared to the money the cast were paid in the years after he left.

by Anonymousreply 463May 29, 2019 2:16 PM

He has working class roots

by Anonymousreply 464May 29, 2019 2:21 PM

He said he was out of work for ten months before he signed onto GOT. That’s a long time to be paying rent in London, living expenses etc. Even if he made money before those ten months, it wouldn’t have lasted. There was an interview that said after he landed his first role at eleven, he never took money from his parents. I doubt he was a saver as a teen. There was a more recent interview for Rocketman where one of the interviewers asked about money and measuring success and he answered something along the lines of he’s still waiting for that and he doesn’t know why people assume actors make a ton of money. Remember, a lot of his projects were made for tv or small parts. Bodyguard was a tight budget and they never thought it was going to go big. I doubt he’s making millions. He surely has money to live a good life now, but I wouldn’t think he can just sit back and not work. Plus, actors have a different lifestyle than we do, he pays his agent a commission, etc.

by Anonymousreply 466May 29, 2019 2:28 PM

[quote]He mentioned he was about to move back home to his parents before GOT and they had to give him an advance to survive. So, I do think he was that broke.

He mentioned that but how can you be broke if you had consistent work since leaving drama school? I think he just exaggerated and that was just a way to make himself more sympathetic for the public. He played Romeo in Romeo and Julliet at the Globe Theatre!! And he was cast in that during his final year of drama school. So he didn't even have a break of having to search for work after leaving school. He also got a lead role in a BBC series and other theatre roles and movie roles. He was never much out of work after school. A leading role in one of the most reputable theatre companies of the world and a leading role in a BBC show don't scream "I struggled so much before GOT". He was never out of work for more than a few months before GOT. Noone can tell me that you can be really broke if you have several big roles and work consistently with at most a few months break between your gigs.

by Anonymousreply 467May 29, 2019 2:28 PM

I wonder if Brandon will get accepted in Richard's british circle of friends? He already befriended the ultra posh and altra rich Jeremy Langmead who he prob met when he went to the Uk with Richard.

by Anonymousreply 468May 29, 2019 2:31 PM

R467 He was finding success on stage but has talked before about how he had to make the conscious choice to step away from that and focus on trying to be cast for screen parts, and how as a result he was out of work for a long time. And ten months isn't just a few months. It's a long time to be paying agents and managers and rent and living expenses in London, which is not a cheap place to live, when you don't really have money coming in.

by Anonymousreply 469May 29, 2019 2:31 PM

[quote]Bodyguard was a tight budget and they never thought it was going to go big.

I doubt that noone of them thought that this wouldn't be big lmao. Bodyguard was supposed to be a premium high-end drama. The budget was £5-6m an episode...

R469 He already had a lead role in a BBC series and in other movies before GOT. And you don't have to pay your agent if he doesn't get you roles. You only have to pay the agent a percentage of your salary if you have a job.

by Anonymousreply 470May 29, 2019 2:36 PM

I think you are forgetting that he was cast in GoT in 2009. It just took two years for the first episode to air.

by Anonymousreply 471May 29, 2019 2:38 PM

R467, he spent a lot of money on fags.

by Anonymousreply 472May 29, 2019 2:42 PM

R471 I was just about to say the same thing- he didn't get Sirens (if that is the other BBC series being referred to here) until AFTER he got GOT.

And Bodyguard was never supposed to be as huge as it became. Sure, I'm sure everyone involved hoped it would do well and probably had good expectations for it, but dominating conversation and breaking tv records? Richard nominated for multiple awards and winning the Globe? I don't think anyone could have predicted the kind of success it had, and after signing on to a few projects that on paper probably looked good and in the end turned out mediocre or didn't do terribly well, I'm sure Richard himself is well used to keeping his own expectations reasonably low.

by Anonymousreply 473May 29, 2019 2:42 PM

R471 Right. He left drama school in 2007. Immediately after that he had a lead role in Romeo and Julliet. He had other theater roles after that. In 2009 his BBC series was released where he played a lead role. 2 movies with him were released in 2010 and GOT already started filming in 2010. And he was cast for GOT in 2009/2010. So he could hardly have been broke. He had consistent work.

by Anonymousreply 474May 29, 2019 2:43 PM

Why didn't he just move in with Toyah?

by Anonymousreply 475May 29, 2019 2:43 PM

R465 Brandon is a beautiful boy. He has some strange tats, though, and in weird random places. Wonder what’s up with that.

by Anonymousreply 476May 29, 2019 2:43 PM

And yet he was snubbed for the BAFTA. Is he looked down on as a "genre actor" in the UK?

by Anonymousreply 477May 29, 2019 2:45 PM

Richard could say the sky is blue and we'd still have a whole discussion about how he's wrong.

by Anonymousreply 478May 29, 2019 2:49 PM

R476 Yes, he sure is. His two most prominent tattoos are both time related (a stopwatch on his left inner forearm and a large pocket watch on his right inner arm) which must mean something!

by Anonymousreply 479May 29, 2019 2:51 PM

R474 Look up the projects he was doing, and none of them were giant roles in terribly big productions. Romeo and Juliet was great, but it doesn’t make a whole career. One of the movies you refer to was a television movie. And he was basically a nobody, he was hardly making much money off any of them. I also have to say, I don’t know why you’re so fixated on how much money he did or didn’t have before GOT. He’s said he had hardly any and I don’t know myself why you’d disbelieve him- looking at his projects none of those look like they’d have paid him a huge amount, and whatever he had coming in he surely had more going out! Sure, if he was “only” out of work for 10 months that’s better than many struggling actors but I also have no doubt it felt very long and scary at the time to try and keep the faith that it was worth it and it would work out. And also, really, I don’t get why you seem to care so much? Why does it even matter? It was a decade ago!

by Anonymousreply 480May 29, 2019 2:51 PM

Wow .....so if he was broke before then Richard is much braver for being seen with Brandon because he's jut starting out in LA and for being 32 he pratically middle age in Hollywood standards, usually actors who are driven and hungry to make it big follow their agents an PR advice to craft his image and find a gf..so far he hasnt done that but maybe we have to wait and see once he's offically joins The eternals.

by Anonymousreply 481May 29, 2019 2:51 PM

R474, which BBC series was released in 2009? Sirens was 2011. And his early films weren’t big earners. Chatroom is truly terrible and WATB wouldn’t have done overwhelming business. He was earning money, but it would be a mistake to say he was earning even 100K a year at the time. And he spoke about how he was saving to pay the down payment on his house back in 2015 and complaining about the cost. The down payment on a 750K house is considerable enough that for a time he was sharing a flat with friends (post breaking up with Jenna and moving out of their shared flat).

by Anonymousreply 482May 29, 2019 2:52 PM

His recent interview said he has a three BR home in London. That can’t be cheap. I don’t know if that’s the same one he bought after Jenna, that R482 mentioned, or he’s upgraded.

Also, how much could a relatively unknown theatre actor make? I really don’t think very much, even at The Globe. Agents can get 20% or more of the actor’s salary and that’s just the agent. I’ve heard some celebs say they paid their makeup person, stylist, hairdresser, out of their own pockets.

The other option is that he’s just bad with money ;)

Brandon also has Charlie’s name on his leg and he and the 13rw cast got the semicolon tattoo together.

by Anonymousreply 484May 29, 2019 3:01 PM

The one on his inner forearm is the Man in the Maze design

Is there any confirmation that Richard is going to the premiere tonight?

by Anonymousreply 485May 29, 2019 3:01 PM

Changing the subject from how much money Richard did or didn't have years ago... that Instagram turned twitter account has come up with this new pic of the two of them!

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by Anonymousreply 486May 29, 2019 3:06 PM

I wonder how Richard introduced him to his family? “Here’s my ‘flatmate’ Brandon Flynn that I’ve been telling you about.”

by Anonymousreply 487May 29, 2019 3:10 PM

When is that from? They definitely look to be a couple, and a striking one at that.

by Anonymousreply 488May 29, 2019 3:12 PM

R487 No intro necessary. They already met Brandon, right? When he went to Scottland for New Year.

by Anonymousreply 489May 29, 2019 3:12 PM

[QUOTE]No intro necessary. They already met Brandon, right? When he went to Scottland for New Year.

Well how did he introduce him then?

by Anonymousreply 490May 29, 2019 3:13 PM

R486 I thought the Maddens were working folks... they looked quite comfortable on a yacht.

by Anonymousreply 491May 29, 2019 3:14 PM

R488 What are they doing that's couply? They're just standing next to each other. If you didn't know all the details this doesn't exactly give them away

by Anonymousreply 492May 29, 2019 3:15 PM

R491 what do you mean? They are both retired and often go to premieres and events for Richard

by Anonymousreply 493May 29, 2019 3:17 PM

At the very least he met them when they were in LA for the award shows. That group photo from the Critic's choice has Richard's dad.

by Anonymousreply 494May 29, 2019 3:18 PM

Brandon’s pants are too short and Richard is totally giving the side eye to the camera lol. It’s not a “couply” picture, but that doesn’t matter. It’s nice he brought his mom, dad and of course Brandon. His dad is a fast car/motorcycle guy, so I bet they had a blast.

by Anonymousreply 495May 29, 2019 3:20 PM

R487 I'm curious about this as well.. How much do they know? If they know Richard's not straight they seem accepting at least publically

by Anonymousreply 496May 29, 2019 3:20 PM

R496 Richard went into theater... they must have suspected one day he might bring home a boy.

by Anonymousreply 497May 29, 2019 3:23 PM

Does Richard normally bring random buddies with him to outings with his family? If he’s lying to them then this is even more weird.

by Anonymousreply 498May 29, 2019 3:23 PM

R486 Wow! Richard’s parents were in Monaco, too? I’m not aware of any other yacht parties.

Yes, Brandon and Richard are definitely giving off a couples vibe there. Love that they’re both side-eyeing the camera, lol. And they’re dressed alike yet again. :)

by Anonymousreply 500May 29, 2019 3:25 PM

R498 I think he brought a friend to The nta's but he was probably from England anyway so it wasn't a trip abroad

by Anonymousreply 501May 29, 2019 3:26 PM

Wow where did she find this pic? I love it but it seems a bit intrusive ..

Notice how they are close to each other shoulder to shoulder when the paps are not around.

by Anonymousreply 502May 29, 2019 3:26 PM

Oof. They don't look pleased. Brandon looks like he's been caught doing something he shouldn't have.

I know people are excited about these two... but taking sneaky pics at private parties is not cute. R&B consented to taking pics with that airport guy. Richard didn't duck out of Brandon's shot... This pic above is the opposite of that.

by Anonymousreply 503May 29, 2019 3:27 PM

That twitter account is so cringe lmao... but I can’t even hate it that much because they’re putting in the work to bring new content... bless

by Anonymousreply 504May 29, 2019 3:28 PM

R502 they were creepy on IG and creepy on Twitter. R503 is right, neither one looks thrilled with being photographed. Not saying they aren’t a couple but that particular picture they look like two people standing next to each other.

by Anonymousreply 505May 29, 2019 3:30 PM

They don’t look pleased? It’s 2019 and everyone has a near-professional camera in their pocket. People take pics and film videos of everything. They didn’t anticipate that someone in the crowd might raise their iPhone up to take an innocent snap or record some footage of him?

by Anonymousreply 506May 29, 2019 3:32 PM

You people genuinely think he's lying to his parents? LOL it's one thing to have a roommate and pretend you're not fucking but they're clearly a couple and his parents obviously know and support them. They may be old but they wouldn't be that stupid.

by Anonymousreply 507May 29, 2019 3:32 PM

That’s exactly what I was going to say R499. I would be shocked if they don’t know. Brandon is a relatively new friend to Richard. If it were Douglas or that Hawley guy he brought, then maybe. Or if Brandon had an intense love of F1 or something.

He said his parents were liberal hippies and his dad didn’t instill typical masculinity (like boys don’t cry nonsense) into him growing up, so I’m sure they’re accepting. Plus they love their son, it seems like.

By the way, he brought Hawley (from the NTAs) to the Rocketman after party in London. R498. I think; it might be Luke Pasqualino in the photo I saw. I can’t find it now.

by Anonymousreply 508May 29, 2019 3:32 PM

R506 im sure they knew the possibility but one would hope that someone wouldn't be a creepy asshole

by Anonymousreply 509May 29, 2019 3:34 PM

Wow, that pic is very telling. They're spending time with Richard's parents. That's such a couply thing to do.

by Anonymousreply 510May 29, 2019 3:35 PM

R510 We already knew that B met and spent time with them. This just more photograpic evidence

by Anonymousreply 511May 29, 2019 3:36 PM

I think it’s so sweet the boys seem to be close their parents.

by Anonymousreply 512May 29, 2019 3:37 PM

[QUOTE]You people genuinely think he's lying to his parents? LOL it's one thing to have a roommate and pretend you're not fucking but they're clearly a couple and his parents obviously know and support them.

If Richard is lying to himself about what’s going on then he’s susceptible to lying to anyone else about it.

by Anonymousreply 513May 29, 2019 3:38 PM

R506, what? My post made it quite clear that I was talking about consent. The person who took the pic could probably have gotten pics with each of them if they, ya know, asked. There's several "pics with" from Monaco on this thread.

by Anonymousreply 514May 29, 2019 3:38 PM

R513 How many times does it have to be pointed out that it seems like Richard, in his own actual life, isn't hiding this relationship from anyone he knows and cares about? He's not lying to himself and he's not lying to the people around him. Don't mistake his status as a celeb with his whole life and who he is as a person.

by Anonymousreply 515May 29, 2019 3:40 PM

You don’t need consent to take pictures with your goddamn phone. What are you supposed to do, wait for Richard’s lawyer to email an NDA cause he’s buried so deep in the closet? Fuck that. If I was there, I’d pull that phone out and take some pics whenever I felt like it.

by Anonymousreply 516May 29, 2019 3:40 PM

It's safe to assume all their close friends and family know about their relationship. The only thing left for them to decide is when and how they wanna go public.

by Anonymousreply 517May 29, 2019 3:41 PM

Nothing is safe to assume. Like closeted bisexual men don’t ever live in denial? You don’t know how Richard feels or what he tells anyone about this.

by Anonymousreply 518May 29, 2019 3:42 PM

R507 I don't think he's lying to them but his last significant other was a woman. I personally don't think Brandon is Richard's first but he's certainly the first public one. That's why I wonder if they've met any of his other male lovers.

by Anonymousreply 519May 29, 2019 3:42 PM

R516, it's telling that you resort to hyperbole.

by Anonymousreply 520May 29, 2019 3:44 PM

R518 How is he closeted? There’s no beard to be found. He’s living his life.

by Anonymousreply 521May 29, 2019 3:45 PM

I want to know where she found that pic and who took it? I kinda feel bad because Richard is a very private person.I wonder if there are vids as well?

by Anonymousreply 522May 29, 2019 3:47 PM

[QUOTE]How is he closeted?

😂 Oh my goodness. Some of you people are whacked out of your minds.

by Anonymousreply 523May 29, 2019 3:47 PM

R513 yes Richard is lying so much to himself that he keeps Brandon hidden away at home and won't be seen in public with him! Hiding and lying to your parents would make him not bring B around them. Are you that stupid or just trolling

by Anonymousreply 525May 29, 2019 3:49 PM

R525 It’s a stupid troll with an agenda

by Anonymousreply 526May 29, 2019 3:50 PM

R521 Obviously, R518 is in denial. Bringing Brandon to an event with his family and pretending to be "just roommates" would be hell of a lot of work. Closeted people would just leave Brandon as a dirty secret in LA. Of course, we already know Richard brought Brandon home to Scotland for New Year when they only knew each other for a few months, so he has never pretended to his family Brandon wasn't someone special to him.

by Anonymousreply 527May 29, 2019 3:52 PM

R527 agreed with everything you wrote

by Anonymousreply 528May 29, 2019 3:53 PM

Whenever more evidence pops up. A troll comes to make dumbass comments and repetitive questions about how R is lying and closeted.

by Anonymousreply 529May 29, 2019 3:54 PM

I don't know why you're engaging with the "dirty secret" troll.

by Anonymousreply 530May 29, 2019 3:55 PM

The COWARD troll will be here soon

by Anonymousreply 531May 29, 2019 3:56 PM

Richard makes Brandon wear too short pants. The DISRESPECT!!!

by Anonymousreply 532May 29, 2019 3:59 PM

It’s sweet to see Richard’s parents spending time with him and Brandon. I wonder if Richard has visited Brandon’s family in Miami.

by Anonymousreply 533May 29, 2019 3:59 PM

So does thos mean Brandon is still in Ny?

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by Anonymousreply 534May 29, 2019 3:59 PM

Because it's really rude R516. I find it interesting that you think of this only in terms of lawyers and litigation when what people are talking about is basic manners and respectful behaviour. You shouldn't need to (and can't) litigate for that.

by Anonymousreply 535May 29, 2019 4:02 PM

R455 Hmmm so Richard was a broke ass before he met Brandon? Is that why he moved in with Brandon to save money? Maybe Richard is straight and is just using Brandon.

by Anonymousreply 536May 29, 2019 4:02 PM

Richard has a movie to promote and has to be accepted by the gay audience. My guess would be that he is allowing Brandon to hang and travel with him to promote stories in the gay media and thus more exposure for the movie. If he is seen around with a female the stories would focus on a straight man playing a gay role.

by Anonymousreply 537May 29, 2019 4:03 PM

r537 That's why he took him on a mostly private trip to Monaco with his parents where like 5 total pictures exist.

by Anonymousreply 539May 29, 2019 4:05 PM

R486 When was that pic taken? Was it recent that Brandon and Richard hung out with his parents?

by Anonymousreply 540May 29, 2019 4:05 PM

Richard could end the speculation ASAP and shut up people like R537. He won't because he's closeted and cares more about his career than he does about being out and proud. Just sad. Why isn't he holding Brandon's hand in public, if he really is just "living his life", R521?

by Anonymousreply 543May 29, 2019 4:08 PM

Oh shit. Hanging out with the parents means it’s pretty serious. They’re getting married soon aren’t they?

by Anonymousreply 544May 29, 2019 4:10 PM

R521 Newsflash, if you aren't publicly out, you are by definition closeted. This is true for Richard. How you and the other Richard stans here can spin him hiding Brandon away and avoiding touching him in public, to not being closeted and just "living his life" is beyond me.

by Anonymousreply 545May 29, 2019 4:10 PM

R537 here, Im sure that they very aware that just being in the same city together will be enough to garner some attention. If they posed together, that would be a whole other distraction.

by Anonymousreply 546May 29, 2019 4:11 PM

R541 shows it's a still from a video not a quickly snapped photo

by Anonymousreply 547May 29, 2019 4:11 PM

R521 Not being closeted as an actor means you have 1) either told the public that you're gay, or 2) showed it by actions (aka holding Brandon's hand in this case). Richard has done neither. He is not out.

by Anonymousreply 548May 29, 2019 4:12 PM

I have a feeling Richard’s sister hasn’t quite accepted that her brother is all of a sudden gay/bi. Hence she didn’t follow Brandon back.

by Anonymousreply 549May 29, 2019 4:13 PM

R549 or she hasn't met him yet?

by Anonymousreply 550May 29, 2019 4:13 PM

or his sister is friends with Ellie...

by Anonymousreply 551May 29, 2019 4:14 PM

R549 she’s maybe only met B once. When you meet someone you don’t immediately follow them. Give it a few months.

by Anonymousreply 552May 29, 2019 4:14 PM

I can’t imagine she hasn’t met him when Richard has already introduced Brandon to friends and family multiple times. They’ve been together for more than half a year already. The notion that she hasn’t met him seems bs to me.

by Anonymousreply 553May 29, 2019 4:15 PM

Am i the only one dissapointed it wasnt a weekend getaway just the 2 of them now that i know his parents were there.:/

by Anonymousreply 554May 29, 2019 4:17 PM

What I suspect is that because she’s friends with Ellie, Brandon must have been the cause of the breakup. That’s why the sister is bitter about Brandon stealing Richard from Ellie.

by Anonymousreply 555May 29, 2019 4:18 PM

R554 you act like the parents were staying in a hotel with them. What's wrong with his parents showing up at an EVENT? All it tells me is that their relationship is all the more stronger if R parents is hanging out with them

by Anonymousreply 556May 29, 2019 4:19 PM

R544, Jenna attended his sisters wedding and he still didn’t marry her. Stop tryin to rush things.

by Anonymousreply 557May 29, 2019 4:19 PM

I don't think they've met. Brandon's only been seen in Scotland once and she rarely leaves Scotland. Friends and family have all been to places where they are.

by Anonymousreply 558May 29, 2019 4:19 PM

[quote], which BBC series was released in 2009? Sirens was 2011. And his early films weren’t big earners. Chatroom is truly terrible and WATB wouldn’t have done overwhelming business. He was earning money, but it would be a mistake to say he was earning even 100K a year at the time. A

The series was Hope Springs with him in a lead role. And it doesn't matter how terrible or good the films were. He still got paid for them. And noone said that he must have earned 100k a year. But he certainly earned enough to not be broke and out of money. He's had consistent work since he left drama school and earned consistent money. Theatre doesn't pay as much as TV series or movies but a lead role at the Globe Theatre certainly pays enough. Most theatre actors manage to live without ever playing a lead role.. A lead in a BBC show pays more and movie roles also pay enough. He must have had enough money since he left drama school.

by Anonymousreply 559May 29, 2019 4:19 PM

She lives with her family in Scotland it is hardly unlikely she hasnt met Brandon... r553

by Anonymousreply 560May 29, 2019 4:19 PM

R559 have you watched? he definitely wasn't a lead role in that

by Anonymousreply 561May 29, 2019 4:20 PM

Do we even know for sure how close R is with his sister. Doesn't necessarily mean she's biphobic or homophobic.

My sister is engaged and I have never met her fiance and wouldn't follow him on social media.

by Anonymousreply 562May 29, 2019 4:21 PM

r562 I'd wager fairly close. Richard has called her daughter his best friend and took a trip out specifically for her birthday. I just think she hasn't met Brandon personally yet, which is not odd given Brandon is from LA and she spends almost all her time in Scotland.

by Anonymousreply 563May 29, 2019 4:25 PM

R561 He's billed as main cast. Even if he hadn't been main cast he would have earned quite a bit of money with that role.

by Anonymousreply 564May 29, 2019 4:25 PM

I think she lives in the same neighborhood as the parents. Unless the NYE trip wasn’t when B met the family (maybe they just went to isle of skye and the parents didn’t meet him until LA? I think B was in Scotland a short amount of days). At new year’s, they would have been together what, a few weeks or a month tops? That’s quick to introduce your family, especially if this is indeed the first boyfriend they’ve actually met. I know his parents met B at the award shows, but he might not have introduced him as a boyfriend at that time just yet.

by Anonymousreply 565May 29, 2019 4:26 PM

R554 Did his parents stay with them in the same hotel room to save money? No? Then there’s nothings wrong with having his parents there. It’s not like his parents are following them everywhere they went in Monaco. They probably spent a lot of time fucking like animals in the hotel room.

by Anonymousreply 566May 29, 2019 4:27 PM

[quote]Do we even know for sure how close R is with his sister. Doesn't necessarily mean she's biphobic or homophobic

I doubt she's biphobic or homophobic. Most of us believe that she hadn't followed Brandon yet because there could have been some cheating involved when Richard and him got together. She still follows Ellie.

R565 Didn't they already meet in October? That's when we saw the first likes and comments. So they probably had known each other for even longer already because you don't usually immediately like and comment on each other's instagram account after you just met.

by Anonymousreply 567May 29, 2019 4:29 PM

R563 interesting. I'd imagine if B&r went to Scotland even for a short amount of time he'd have went to see his sister and niece. Maybe it was very beginning of their relationship and the sis feels like she does know B yet. Who knows? I think we're putting too much time and effort into the sister not following or following Brandon

by Anonymousreply 568May 29, 2019 4:30 PM

R568 agreed, let's leave the sister thing. Doesn't he have two sisters anyway

by Anonymousreply 569May 29, 2019 4:33 PM

R556

I think so too Seems like maybe some emotional cheating or something went on. You'd think the sis would be more loyal to her bro than his ex. Some women can be weird with that sort of thing

by Anonymousreply 570May 29, 2019 4:33 PM

Richard and Brandon definitely started developing feelings for each while he was still with Ellie. I bet Richard was conflicted because he’s bi and didn’t know whether to end it with Ellie or not. He stayed awhile longer but once he got a taste of Brandon, he was hooked and dumped Ellie.

by Anonymousreply 571May 29, 2019 4:33 PM

please tell me that Brandon isn’t wearing a suit without socks.

by Anonymousreply 572May 29, 2019 4:34 PM

Brandon went to scotland during New Years and Ellie and Richard break up reports surface around Jan 12..

by Anonymousreply 573May 29, 2019 4:34 PM

I feel like it's not really fair to the sister to assume there's something inherently negative about her not following Brandon yet- we know almost nothing about her.

( For what it's worth, my sister went out with a guy for like a year. I liked him, I was sorry when they split. I never followed him on any social media account, just because we didn't know each other that well and I didn't feel like I had that kind of relationship with him. It never meant I hated him or disapproved of their relationship or anything like that!)

by Anonymousreply 574May 29, 2019 4:36 PM

It wouldn't surprise me if the actual chronolgy of the Ellie break up doesn't match what's been presented.

by Anonymousreply 575May 29, 2019 4:37 PM

Richard and Brandon already met a long time before Richard's vacation with Ellie in November. And wasn't Brandon's #blessed comment in answer to one of Richard's friend's comments also from before November?

by Anonymousreply 576May 29, 2019 4:37 PM

R573 Which would prove the cheating allegation theory. Richard and Brandon started talking and sexting around November at least, and then Richard finally had Brandon’s cock in his mouth/ass around New Year while he was still with Ellie. Of course Richard got hooked and dumped Ellie for good thereafter.

by Anonymousreply 577May 29, 2019 4:39 PM

The blessed comment was Nov.

I think that's probably when they started fooling around and flirting.

The Ellie trip was probably a last effort for E to see what and who he really wanted

He and E ended in Dec

Seems like he choose B and the rest is history.

The E break up was reported so the public would know he was single when he started being seen around town with B and people start talking

by Anonymousreply 578May 29, 2019 4:40 PM

R447 Yeah, he has, but the fact that he played gay characters before was not stopping them initially, for his first couple Rocketman interviews he WAS getting the “straight guys playing gay roles” questions. Then they just seem to have… stopped. I’d say it’s because they saw he was going to give the same answer every time and decided not to bother, but then that hasn’t stopped them asking Taron, or stopped them asking Richard the same questions about Bond and GOT over and over again and getting the same answers every time.

by Anonymousreply 579May 29, 2019 4:41 PM

BTW it was Ellie who dumped Richard. I think someone mentioned here that after the breakup she hinted some passivd aggresive things on social media? I want to read it because maybe there are some clues there.

by Anonymousreply 580May 29, 2019 4:42 PM

R580. That doesn't mean she dumped him. Because she was passive aggressive on sm

by Anonymousreply 581May 29, 2019 4:43 PM

R567 I’m saying their romantic relationship was at most a month or so. That’s quick to introduce your family, in my opinion, at least. Even if we say earlier (November), that’s still quick, especially if this is the first boyfriend in a string of girlfriends (which we don’t know if that’s true or not). And it seems like the sister is close with the exes. My point was just that they may not have met, especially if the guys stayed in Isle of Skye and didn’t go to the parents house. Maybe RM went home, saw the family, but he and B only had a short time, so B met him for a little romantic rendezvous elsewhere. Just speculation of course.

by Anonymousreply 582May 29, 2019 4:45 PM

R580 Even if Ellie did dump Richard, did she really have a choice tho? A woman finding out her man is cheating on her & falling for another man. She had no other choice.

by Anonymousreply 583May 29, 2019 4:48 PM

Keep in mind the only source we have that says Richard and Ellie broke up in January is the DM, and they don’t know shit. They only started poking around when they noticed she hadn’t attended any of his awards shows. So they may well have been broken up before NYE.

by Anonymousreply 584May 29, 2019 4:49 PM

Well of course they were broken up BEFORE NYE. What woman isn't going to spend the new year with their man?

by Anonymousreply 585May 29, 2019 4:51 PM

People here and other boards think early to mid December.

by Anonymousreply 586May 29, 2019 4:51 PM

They broke up mid December at least. Since then they stopped liking each other’s ins

by Anonymousreply 587May 29, 2019 4:51 PM

Make a new thread so they can be linked together.

by Anonymousreply 588May 29, 2019 4:51 PM

The lucky/blessed thing does't scan for a pair that were about to get involved, it suggests that they were already involved.

Incidentally, Richard and Ellie each posted a beach pic on November 9th - the same day that Asia Chow posted the Chateau Marmont pic. The Chateau Marmont pic had already been posted on November 5th by a guy called Michael. I guess he was the photographer.

by Anonymousreply 589May 29, 2019 4:56 PM

R589 oh just looked on his ig and found this with Richard and Ellie (not in the same pic but the same post)

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by Anonymousreply 590May 29, 2019 5:03 PM

We keep talking in circles every thread. The E&R break up timeline is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is that B&r obviously flirted and/or hooked up Nov at the earliest.

by Anonymousreply 591May 29, 2019 5:03 PM

I dont think its unusual to meet the parents so quick in the relationship. Here is Brandon's parents with Sam and they've only been dating for six months in this pic.

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by Anonymousreply 592May 29, 2019 5:04 PM

Six months and one month are not the same.

by Anonymousreply 593May 29, 2019 5:05 PM

R592 Only? Lol six months is a LIFETIME

by Anonymousreply 594May 29, 2019 5:06 PM

[quote]BTW it was Ellie who dumped Richard. I think someone mentioned here that after the breakup she hinted some passivd aggresive things on social media? I want to read it because maybe there are some clues there.

Yes, she indeed made some very passive aggressive posts on social media. My theory is that she found out that Richard had been cheating on her with Brandon and dumped Richard because of that. Or Richard told her after their holiday together that he wanted to break up because he had already hooked up with Brandon.

R591 We don't know if Brandon and Richard hooked up Nov at the earliest. That's when they followed each other's instagrams (that was before the vacation with Ellie). But Richard isn't normally someone who follows people immediately so they must have known each other for a while. That means they probably had been flirting and hooking up before Nov. At NYE, when Brandon probably met the parents, they had already been together for much more than one month.

by Anonymousreply 595May 29, 2019 5:07 PM

R594 And if B&R have been together since January (which it seems like, at the least) then they're nearly at the 6 months mark themselves, maybe more if the people who think they got together before Jan are right.

by Anonymousreply 596May 29, 2019 5:08 PM

R595 so by your assumption you think R followed B after flirting and/or hook up? I guess that could make sense if Asia knew they were together

by Anonymousreply 597May 29, 2019 5:10 PM

Not related, but is the NY premiere today or tomorrow?

by Anonymousreply 598May 29, 2019 5:11 PM

R595 he does follow people he just met. He meets someone at an event and then follows them that same day/night. I’m not saying they didn’t know each other, because we have no idea, but you can’t say that they must have known each other because of that.

by Anonymousreply 599May 29, 2019 5:12 PM

So sweet that they were with Richard's family! They look really good together. Their relationship looks serious, they fell in love really fast! I love that the spend time with Richard's parents, his homophobic stan must be crying now lol, I'm rooting for them!

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by Anonymousreply 600May 29, 2019 5:12 PM

As soon as the movie is released you will probably never see Richard and Brandon together again.

by Anonymousreply 602May 29, 2019 5:13 PM

r602 The movie is out in other countries so...

by Anonymousreply 603May 29, 2019 5:14 PM

The Premiere is today Wednesday

by Anonymousreply 604May 29, 2019 5:14 PM

[quote]so by your assumption you think R followed B after flirting and/or hook up? I guess that could make sense if Asia knew they were together

Asia already knew that there was something between them. And Brandon commented #blessed in response to her. That doesn't sound like he had just met Richard. There must have already something between them. And this was before his November vacation with Ellie.

by Anonymousreply 606May 29, 2019 5:20 PM

They are celebs. Sneaky pics will always happen. It’s not good but it’s part of stardom. If they were straight no one here would notice or care.

by Anonymousreply 607May 29, 2019 6:16 PM

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