Shameless gay character
- Abigail Reiter, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
- Tyler Flockhart, Viterbo University
Abstract
On the pilot of Shameless, in , one of the primary characters, Phillip (“Lip”) Gallagher, finds a magazine full of naked men behind his brother, Ian’s, dresser. What follows is a brief period of resistance from Lip, who is not ready to accept that his brother is male lover. By the conclude of the episode, however, Lip has accepted his brother’s sexuality. The linger of the family follows suit. In fact, Ian’s sexuality is portrayed as a non-issue with his siblings and most every other character in the Shameless universe.
This does not mean, however, that representations of gayness in Shameless, nor being a gay character in the show, is without issue. Representations of queer1 people in popular television and film often align with what sexualities scholars cite to as a “post-gay” narrative (see Coleman-Fountain ; Russell et al. ). Here, social, political, and legal advances over the last decade are used as evidence that homophobia is a thing of the past, and
An iconic gay character is now leaving our tv screens.
Actor Cameron Monaghan, most known for playing Ian Gallagher in the Showtime series Shameless and giving usmany suggestive scenes enjoy the recent Sauna scene, announced on Instagram that he would soon be leaving the show.
Monoghan has been working on the series for around a decade and he says he has many fond memories on set and of the character. That said, the actor feels it’s time to shift on.
“I was the tender age of fifteen when we shot the pilot, and I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally. I was very lucky to mature and grow with this show.
“Experiencing so many firsts, maturing as an actor, a professional, and a human. In the process gaining friends, family, and the top coworkers a very privileged actor could ask for, and for this I can be nothing but gracious. All good things come to an end.
“An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments appreciate these. Everything ends. The next episode will be my last.”
“I have recognizable
Living… with his five siblings in the south side of Chicago in Canaryville. Ian loves his siblings, but dreams of the day he can leave Canaryville and head to West Point.
Profession… high school student and convenience store clerk. Ian is a member of JROTC at his high school, an extracurricular that he hopes will hope force him into West Point.
Interests exploring his sexuality and trying to stay out of trouble. Ian is the most level-headed of the Gallaghers, but that’s not saying much. As a closeted gay man, Ian has to explore his budding sexuality in secret – something that’s easier said than done, and a consistent source of Ian’s problems.
Relationship Status in an affair with his married boss, Kash. Kash owns the convenience store where Ian works, but as the husband of a devout Muslim woman, he’s terrified that their affair may come to glow. Ian is putting mounting pressure on Kash to come out to his wife, which has started to put a strain on their young, secret relationship.
Challenge… finding peace and his place in the world. While he’s extremely close to Lip,
Mickey Milkovich: A Personality Analysis of Shameless&#; Leading Piece of Southside Trash
Spoiler Warning: This article discusses events in Shameless head up to the Season 7 finale.
“Kiss me and I’ll cut your fucking tongue out,” is what Mickey Milkovich (Noel Fisher) says to Ian Gallagher (Cameron Monaghan) after their first sexual interaction in season 1, episode 7 of Shameless, which reveals that Mickey is gay. It is this line that he says after Ian tries to kiss him that epitomizes who Mickey is, at least in the origin of the series.
Mickey lives on the rough streets of southside Chicago and is first depicted as a hardened thug with a nasty mouth who likes to steal from the store where Ian works. He seems to have no qualms about using his fists, as he is frequently shown fighting various different people throughout the series. So of course, I automatically assumed he would be the typical bully ethics, meant to be a thorn in the lovely Ian Gallagher’s side. Dream my surprise when he was revealed to be, in fact, gay and attracted to Ian.
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