Celebrity · Posted 3 minutes ago "The Worst People Now Have A Megaphone": Marlon Wayans Shared Remarkable Insight On Standing Up To LGBTQ Hate "I'm always going to use my platform to forward the agenda of love and equality." by Mychal Thompson BuzzFeed Staff Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on Pride 2024 Marlon Wayans wants the world to know he's 100% an LGBTQ+ ally, and he's not backing down. Parrish Lewis The actor and comedian's resume spans over 35 years, including the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros.
, Don't Be a Menace, Scary Movie , and White Chicks —all projects he notably worked on with his brother, Shawn Wayans. / ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection, Columbia Pictures / ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection But, during this Pride Month, Marlon let it be known that he's proud to hold other titles besides comedian and entertainer — father and LGBTQ+ ally. Marlon is the father of three children, and last week, he posted an Instagram tribute to his eldest, Kai, who identifies as gender nonbinary.
In the post, Marlon wished a "Happy PRIDE" for Kai and all his friends, fans, and family, but the post received some backlash. View this photo on Instagram @marlonwayans / instagram.com BuzzFeed Trending Hot Topic Let's chat about all things Pride See our Pride Discussions The backlash didn't faze Marlon, who took the hate as an opportunity to double-down, triple-down, and drive home the fact that he had nothing.