Mendes feels need to 'prove' he's not gay
01 December, 2018
Singer Shawn Mendes has said ongoing rumors about his sexuality make him feel the need to prove he's not gay.In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, he admits considering setting up photos of himself with women to make a point to the media and his fans.
"In the back of my heart, I feel like I need to go be seen with someone - like a girl - in public, to prove to people that I'm not gay," he explained. He also admitted the scrutiny made him constantly analyze his gestures."Even though in my heart I know that it's not a bad thing.
There's still a piece of me that thinks that. And I hate that side of me." The Canadian told the magazine he often watches his own interviews back, analysing his voice and body language, to identify traits which make people think he is gay. "I'd like to say I don't care about it, but that's not true," the 20-year-old admitted.
He added that although the speculation had caused him a lot of stress and anxiety, it would bother him more if he actually were gay - as it would make him more reluctant to come out.Mendes explained he had a moment of frustration last year, while reading YouTube comments about his sexuality.
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