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'Fault In Our Stars' Actor Responds To Gay Rumors In The Best Way Possible

'Fault In Our Stars' Actor Responds To Gay Rumors In The Best Way Possible

WestNet News wire Source: HuffPost

After being tapped to play real-life gay pianist Van Cliburn in a forthcoming biopic, Ansel Elgort opened up about his own sexuality on Twitter.

The "Fault In Our Stars" heartthrob, 20, cleared up persistent rumors about his private life, noting:

Just in case it isn't clear... I like girls. A lot.

— Ansel (@AnselElgort) December 18, 2014

He also added:

Also let me say if I was gay I wouldn't hide it. Being gay or straight isn't bad or good it just IS. U are who you are. Be true to yourself.

— Ansel (@AnselElgort) December 18, 2014

Earlier this year, Elgort teased fans by replicating the now-iconic "The Fault In Our Stars" poster with his co-star Nat Wolff stepping in for Shailene Woodley, who played his love interest in the actual film, on Instagram: