Dustin Lance Black Has Reminded Sam Smith That Other Gay People Have Won An Oscar

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Summary:

“Hey @SamSmithWorld, if you have no idea who I am, it may be time to stop texting my fiancé.”

Sam Smith has won an Oscar for “Writing’s on the Wall,” the theme song for the film Spectre.

Sam Smith has won an Oscar for “Writing’s on the Wall,” the theme song for the film Spectre.

Smith, pictured, won the award with songwriter and record producer Jimmy Napes.

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"I read an article a few months ago by Sir Ian McKellen, and he said that no openly gay man had ever won an Oscar, and if this is the case, even if it isn't the case, I want to dedicate this to the LGBT community all around the world."

Smith isn't in fact the first LGBT person to win an Oscar. For example, Elton John has won an Oscar.

Smith isn't in fact the first LGBT person to win an Oscar. For example, Elton John has won an Oscar.

For "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" in The Lion King.

Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP / Getty Images

And Dustin Lance Black has won an Oscar.

And Dustin Lance Black has won an Oscar.

He won Original Screenplay for Milk in 2009.

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Date tagged:

02/29/2016, 05:31

Date published:

02/29/2016, 05:16