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Terrence Howard passed on Marvin Gaye biopic

The controversial reason this Hollywood star turned down one of the roles of a lifetime: “If I kissed a man, I’d cut off my lips”

Director Lee Daniels had Terrence Howard in mind for the lead role in his upcoming biopic on troubled Motown star Marvin Gaye.

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Terrence Howard refused Marvin Gaye role over prospect of kissing a man, says 'I would cut my lips off'

Actor Terrence Howard revealed that he refused to portray Marvin Gaye in potential film because of the Motown singer's rumored homosexuality, saying he'd cut his lips off if he ever kissed a man. The former "Empire" star made the confession during a nearly two-hour appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast.

Terrence Howard refused Marvin Gaye biopic role because of gay scene: ‘I would cut my lips off’

I can’t play that character 100 percent,” the “Empire” star said. “I can’t surrender myself to a place that I don’t understand.”

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Terrence Howard Says He Turned Down Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He Didn’t Want to Kiss a Man

Howard hopped on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast on Sunday (April 27). He discussed his acting career’s biggest regrets, ...

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Terrence Howard Turned Down A Lee Daniels-Directed Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He “Could Not” Kiss A Man: “I Would Cut My Lips Off”

Terrence Howard said he turned down a Lee Daniels-helmed biopic about Marvin Gaye because it would require him to explore his ...

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How Marvin Gaye’s Life Ended In Tragedy

Marvin Gaye's incredible career and life ended in tragedy, and the poignant Motown icon deserves to be remembered.

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