Ncuti Gatwa comes out: The ‘Sex Education’ actor identifies as queer

• Ncuti Gatwa comes out as queer.
• He’s known for playing gay roles.
• The Sex Education actor is 30 years old.

Ncuti Gatwa comes out. Learn all about the popular Scottish actor (of Rwandan origin) and what he says about his sexual orientation.

The Advocate reported that Gatwa recently came out as queer, putting an end to rumors about his sexuality.

The actor rose to worldwide fame for his role as Eric in the acclaimed Netflix series Sex Education.

He surprised his fans by revealing that, like his character in the series, he is also part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Ncuti Gatwa comes out

Ncuti Gatwa came out as queer in a recent interview with ELLE UK.

In the interview, Gatwa referred to the moment he saw a Rwandan woman at a Pride march in Manchester.

«I had never met another queer Rwandan person before. I thought I was the only one in the world,» the actor said.

The 30-year-old star stated that he took the woman’s hand and walked with her at the Pride march in Manchester.

Ncuti Gatwa’s sexual orientation

Ncuti Gatwa had avoided discussing his sexuality until his recent interview with ELLE UK.

The actor’s sexual orientation had been widely debated since he became famous for his role in Sex Education.

Although there was much speculation, the actor had remained firm in his decision never to discuss it.

Now, Gatwa has fully opened up, stating that he is a queer man and that his character in Sex Education inspired him.

Impact of the series Sex Education

Ncuti Gatwa gained worldwide popularity for his role as Eric in the popular Netflix series Sex Education.

Eric is a gay teenager whose story revolves around his sex life in a society dominated by heterosexuals.

Gatwa’s character has captivated audiences for being so open and confident about his sexuality.

The fourth and final season of the series will premiere on Netflix on September 21st.

He appeared in Barbie

Ncuti Gatwa appeared in the recent smash hit movie Barbie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie.

Gatwa played one of the popular Kens in the story that focused on Barbie’s impact on a male-dominated society.

In his interview with ELLE UK, the actor recalled working Gosling (who played the main Ken in the film).

«There was a time when I was talking to Greta [Gerwig] and I turned around and Ryan Gosling was looking at me, and his eyes were so blue that I just… fell over,» he recalled in the interview.

The actor grew up in Edinburgh

Ncuti Gatwa was born in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, but lived most of his life in Edinburgh and Dunfermline in Scotland.

According to his IMDb profile, he is known for his roles in Sex Education (2019), Barbie (2023), and Doctor Who (2005).

Gatwa studied Drama at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.

The actor gained popularity in the UK for portraying the Doctor in the fourteenth season of Doctor Who.

What does it mean to be queer?

According to ItGetsBetter.org, ‘queer’ refers is someone who does not identify as heterosexual or cisgender.

Those who identify as queer reject fixed categories regarding sexuality or sexual orientation.

«The term is increasingly being used to describe all identities and politics that go against normative beliefs.»

Today, many men who are attracted to other men identify as queer rather than gay.