If you ever thought to yourself, Terrence Howard, who was brought to life some of Black film and television’s most dynamic and complex characters, would be great as, say, Smokey Robinson ...

“Do what you love, but don’t do it at me, don’t aim it at me.” That’s Terrence Howard talking about gay men while explaining why he never portrayed singer Marvin Gaye onscreen.

He was not ready for a certain kind of sexual healing. Terrence Howard passed on the chance to play Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he would have had to film gay scenes. The “Empire” alum ...

Actor Terrence Howard revealed that he refused to portray Marvin Gaye in a potential film because of the Motown singer's rumored homosexuality, saying he'd cut his lips off if he ever kissed a man.

Terrence Howard insists he isn’t homophobic even while revealing he turned down a Marvin Gaye biopic because he “could not” portray the late Grammy winner’s rumored gay identity.

Terrence Howard did not want to get it on in a Marvin Gaye biopic. The Empire alum said he turned down playing the late music icon in a movie because the role likely required him to kiss a man ...

The actor said he heard from Quincy Jones that the "Let's Get It On" singer was gay, adding that he wouldn't have been able to portray something he doesn't "understand." By Hilary Lewis Deputy ...

Terrence Howard said he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a Lee Daniels-directed biopic after being told that the late singer was gay. The “Iron Man” star, 56, shared the revelation on ...

Sky blue, water wet, Terrence Howard saying something controversial. Appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the actor said his biggest regret was turning down the opportunity to play ...

She first joined PEOPLE in 2025 as a Night Digital News Writer. Unique Nicole/WireImage; Gary Null/NBC via Getty Terrence Howard is discussing his biggest career regrets. Howard, 56, spoke to Club ...

Terrence Howard / a picture of soul singer Marvin Gaye circa 1976 Getty Images Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard revealed he turned down a Lee Daniels-helmed biopic about legendary ...