COMEDIAN David Walliams has spoken openly about his gender and sexuality, describing himself as ‘non-binary’.
The former Britain’s Got Talent judge made the candid admission during an interview on the Uncomfortable conversions podcast, hosted by Australian host Josh Szeps.
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David Walliams has been open about his sexuality Credit: YouTube/Awkward Conversations
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In a candid podcast chat, David said he would now describe himself as non-binary Credit: YouTube/Awkward Conversations
During a dialogue about gender politics and identity, the Little Britain star admitted that if he were a young person today, he would probably identify as “non-binary”.
When asked how he would describe himself as a teenager now, David answered.
“I don’t know. I mean, in some ways I would probably say I’m non-binary, I think. Probably. I don’t know exactly.”
He also said that as an acting student he was inclined to experiment more. He said: “I kind of think, where would I maybe position myself if I was 19 or 20 now. Because I went to Bristol University and majored in drama. And I think that course is where you’re probably … if there’s a group of people that’s going to be most interested in that area, that’s going to be most attracted to that area, it’s probably going to be drama students.”
The 53-year-old described how he enjoyed going out to gay clubs during his student days with his then-girlfriend.
“I mean, it’s interesting. I had a girlfriend at the end of university and we’d go out – I’d go out – we’d go to gay clubs and dance for about six hours and I’d wear a skirt or something.”
Then podcast host Josh asked the comedian and author a direct question about his sexuality.
He said, “And what about your sexuality?” Always relying on Britain’s most famous bi-curious comedian. Was that a true reflection of your adolescence, did you mess around with boys?”
The Boy in the Dress author then responded by saying, “Yes, I would, but then again it seems strange because those things were a big thing to talk about.”
But then the TV star and author stressed that sexuality should not be set in stone as he described the differences between himself and his former Little Britain comedy co-star Matt Lucas.
“Sometimes I think that my life would be much easier if I were only gay. Because I’m really attracted to gay stuff. I really like gay culture. It’s interesting because Matt Lucas is gay. And he likes football and also musicals, actually… But yeah, I’d say I’m probably a camper from him. It’s hard, I don’t know.”
In light of the conversation and awareness of gender identity in the past decade, David also suggested that his debut novel, The Boy in the Dress, was ahead of its time.
He said, ‘Boy in a Dress’ 15 years ago, which was considered a bit more daring then, and it’s always something – I’ve always kind of wanted to celebrate diversity, so I always thought it was exciting.”
The writer and comedian has an 11-year-old son, Alfred, from a relationship with model Lara Stone.
The couple married in a lavish ceremony at London’s Claridge’s Hotel in 2010 and were together for five years before filing for divorce in 2015.
Since making his name in TV comedy through his popular sketches, Little Britain and as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, David has become one of the most successful children’s authors of all time, selling 50 million copies of his books worldwide.
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The star has been in showbiz for more than two decades as a comedian and author of children’s works Credit: Getty
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With his comedy partner Matt Lucas on the set of Little BritainCredit: Handout
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David also starred as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent for over a decade from 2012 to 2022. Credit: PA: Press Association
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