Daniel Radcliffe Does Not Like Homophobia

Fri, 24 July 2009 02:43:06 ET

Daniel Radcliffe Does Not Like Homophobia
Although Daniel Radcliffe is not a gay and is dating his "Equus" co-star Laura O'Toole, he has shown his support for homo community. The actor, whose latest film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" has been premiered in U.S. theaters on July 15, is featured on the cover of Attitude Magazine's August issue and during an interview with the U.K. gay publication he stated that he hates anyone with a homophobic attitude.

"I just loathe homophobia," Daniel boldly stated, before adding "It's just disgusting and animal and stupid and it's just thick people who can't get their heads around it and are just scared." The British star then confessed that he grew up surrounded by gay people, telling Attitude Magazine "I grew up around gay people entirely. I was the only child in my class who had any experience of homosexuality or anything like that."

Previously, Daniel Radcliffe stated he has no problem being considered as a gay. He also enjoyed the speculation of his sexuality and refused to clear up the rumors, claiming "It's always good to keep them guessing." However, the speculation has ended after he revealed that he is not single and his current dating partner is Laura O'Toole, whom he has been dating since 2007.