Career

Starting off as 'Julie Smith' in a soap opera in the early 1980s, Julianne Moore quickly made inroads into Hollywood's glitterati. Who could forget her entrancing performance in 'Boogie Nights'(1997)? Or her raw, visceral portrayal in 'Magnolia' (1999)? Julianne Moore, with her signature auburn hair and deft acting range, has always managed to reinvent herself with each role - be it an unsatisfied housewife in 'Far From Heaven' (2002), a plagued linguistics professor in 'Still Alice' (2014), or a fierce warrior in 'The Hunger Games' series.

Dating History

Julianne's romantic life has been as colourful as her acting career. She started dating John Gould Rubin, a stage director, in 1986. Their relationship culminated into a marriage that lasted from 1986 to 1995. After her divorce, Moore found love again with director Bart Freundlich. They met on the set of 'The Myth of Fingerprints' in 1996, and tied the knot in 2003.

Controversies

In an industry bubbling with scandals and controversies, Julianne Moore has been largely unscathed. Marta Kauffman, writer of 'Friends', once remarked Moore was 'the most uncontroversial guest-star ever'. Yet, no one is completely free from contention. Questions over Moore's acting approach arose during 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' (2018). Reportedly, she wished to wear a fat suit and fake nose to portray Lee Israel, leading to her exit from the project.

Is Julianne Moore Gay?

Rumors about Moore's sexuality have been appallingly rife in tabloids. Her portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters – in 'The Hours'(2002), 'Far from Heaven' (2002), and 'A Single Man' (2009) – have led some to speculate whether she is gay herself. However, equating an actor's roles to their personal lives is a slippery slope. An actor's job is to embody diverse characters, not to live their lives off-camera. Moore's depiction of LGBTQ+ characters exemplifies her commitment to her craft, rather than her orientation.

Proponents of the 'Julianne Moore is gay' theory point towards her LGBTQ+ advocacy. As an ardent supporter of gay rights, Moore's name is among the signatories on an open letter to New York lawmakers advocating same-sex marriage. Yet, using her advocacy as 'proof' of her homosexuality is both unsound and unfair.

On the contrary, Julianne Moore has asserted multiple times her heterosexuality. Her two decades-long marriage to Bart Freundlich supports her assertions.

Consider the evidence, weigh the rumours and the actress's own affirmations: the final verdict resides in the fact that Julianne Moore is not gay. However, her unwavering support for LGBTQ+ rights and her nuanced portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters make Julianne Moore a true ally of the community.