Actor Benjamin Batt , who 's openly gay , played a closeted man in TV series ` ` Mad . '' Homophobia that still exists in Hollywood is dependent on what you sell , he says . There was once a time when the revelation of one 's homosexuality in Hollywood was thought to be a career-killer . He believes positive , interesting portrayals of gays and women are beneficial .
Actor Benjamin Batt , who 's openly gay , played a closeted man in TV series ` ` Mad . '' Homophobia that still exists in Hollywood is dependent on what you sell , he says . He believes positive , interesting portrayals of gays and women are beneficial .