Gay Thursday: Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor

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PARK CITY, Utah -- Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor were an item at the Sundance Film Festival, where their gay romance I Love You Phillip Morris premiered.

Carrey and McGregor steam up the screen with some hot and heavy necking.

What was it like for Carrey to lock lips with McGregor?

"A dream come true. I mean, look at the guy," Carrey said, gesturing at McGregor during a question-and-answer session with the audience after the film's Sundance premiere Sunday night.

Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, I Love You Phillip Morris is based on the true story of a con man (Carrey) who meets the love of his life (McGregor) in prison, then concocts elaborate escapes and masquerades to free himself and his man.




Carrey and McGregor make a nice couple, their characters' love story playing out with sweetness, passion and devotion.

The actors said playing gay was all in a day's work.

"It's the same as playing any other kind of man, any other kind of character," said McGregor, saying there was nothing awkward in their kissing and cuddling scenes. [source: Huffington Post]



[Also pictured, Rodrigo Santoro. Who gets to kiss him?]

Carrey's Fears Over Gay Kiss

(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Jim Carrey battled doubts before taking on a role as a gay convict in "I Love You Phillip Morris" in case he discovered he enjoyed kissing men.

In the film, inspired by true events, Carrey stars as jailed con artist Steven Jay Russell, who falls in love with his cellmate, Phillip Morris, played by Ewan McGregor.

The two actors locked lips for the comedy-drama, prompting Carrey to wonder what effect it would have on him and his relationship with Jenny McCarthy if he found himself enjoying it.

Carrey jokes, "I did find myself wondering what will people think? And what if I like it? And how will that affect me? And Jenny?"

But his co-star McGregor didn't hesitate to go all the way, adding: "It wasn't awkward. You're not playing a gay or a straight character. You're playing someone who's in love. ... As an actor you're always looking for interesting stories. I've played gay characters so I've kissed men before.

"It's about getting on with it. And it all felt strangely usual."

[source: The Daily Dish/sfgate.com]

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