Billy Porter is a Tony and Emmy winning actor. He's a living legend and a style icon. He's also now the subject of contention on the Seasame Street Instagram page.
Billy Porter is a Tony and Emmy winning actor. He's a living legend and a style icon. He's also now the subject of contention on the Seasame Street Instagram page.
His lewks go down in couture and cultural history, like this amazing hat he wore to the Grammys this year.
It was so so iconic.
Billy clarified to Vogue that he's not a drag queen, he's just a man in a dress.
Sesame Street is known for always keeping up with the trends and staying relevant for the kids of today.
"@theebillyporter bringing those fierce vibes to Sesame Street for #Season51" they captioned the pic.
While many fans have been supportive, some parents feel it's not appropriate.
"So sad to see this on Sesame Street, this is not what we grow up on, this is not about acceptance or love. This is trying to force someone’s lifestyle onto our children, this is confusing and dangerous," wrote another.
He told Page Six: "Like, what about me singing with a penguin [on the show] has anything to do with what I’m doing in my bedroom? The really interesting thing for me is that that’s what it’s all about when it comes to LGBTQ people — the first thing everyone wants to talk about is how we having sex."
WHERE'S THE LIE?
Way to go, Billy!