Chris Evans says it's 'frustrating' that Lightyear's same-sex kiss is up for debate


Chris Evans' Lightyear has been banned in 14 countries because the film depicts a same-sex couple who share a brief kiss.

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According to reports, The United Arab Emirates said the couple’s relationship violated

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the country’s media content standards and hence the Pixar film won't be released there.

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Previously in an interview with Variety, Evans was asked about the scene that has been a topic of discussion.

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Speaking about representation and inclusion, Chris said,

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"I mean, it’s great. As great as it is — and you know, I’ve been asked

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the question a few times — it’s nice, and it’s wonderful, it makes me happy.

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It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion.

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That it is this kind of “news.” The goal is that we can get to a point where it is the norm and that this doesn’t have to be some uncharted waters,

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