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Kate Winslet is calling out Hollywood for its rampant homophobia that has allegedly forced some stars to stay in the closet. “I can think of at least four actors absolutely hiding their sexuality,” the actress, 45, told The Sunday Times. “It’s painful. Because they fear being found out. And that’s what they say. ‘I don’t want to be found out.'” Winslet explained that the discrimination oftentimes begins as soon as actors and actresses launch their careers.

Well, Oscar Night is upon us again. And if Chris Rock is nearly right, I might be the only straight white man who watches the Oscars for both the pretty women almost dressed plus the primetime fun of making rude comments as the awards are handed out. I think I seen about every Academy Awards when I've been able to since my folks got a television set in 1955. It was always in the back of my mind to one night walk up and accept one of those small golden guys. I tried the acting route, even obtaining a SAG...