Howard maintained that his stance isn’t intended to be homophobic. “It does not make me homophobic to not want to kiss a man. I can’t play that character 100 percent,” he said.

Terrence Howard Says He’d ‘Cut Off’ His Lips If He Had To Kiss Man, Rejected Marvin Gaye Role To Avoid It Like Baila Eve Zisman April 29, 2025, 2:27 pm ...

Terrence Howard admitted that he passed on playing Marvin Gaye because if he had to kiss a male costar he would “cut my lips off.” During a recent appearance on the Club Random podcast, Howard told ...

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Terrence Howard did not want to get it on in a Marvin Gaye biopic. The Empire alum said he turned down playing the late music icon in a movie because the role likely required him to kiss a man. "I ...

Terrence Howard didn’t hold back when it came time to reveal what he’s not willing to do for a role. During the Sunday, April 14, episode of Bill Maher’s "Club Random" podcast, Howard ...

Actor Terrence Howard revealed that he refused to portray Marvin Gaye in a potential film because of the Motown singer's rumored homosexuality, saying he'd cut his lips off if he ever kissed a man.

Terrence then claimed that, during a visit to late music producer Quincy Jones's house, he heard a rumor that changed his perspective when it came to taking on the role.

However, Howard ultimately declined that opportunity, citing personal discomfort with portraying aspects of Gaye’s life. He said a conversation with Quincy Jones influenced his decision.

However, Howard grew concerned when he heard rumors about Marvin — who married twice and had three children before being shot dead by his father in 1984 at the age of 44 — and his sexuality.

Howard decided to go full Lucious Lyon and pass on the role because of a story he heard from the late Quincy Jones regarding Gaye’s alleged sexuality, and that he couldn’t kiss a man, saying ...

Terrence Howard discusses a time he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a biopic, originally in the works with director Lee Daniels. Kay Wicker Apr 30, 2025 ...