Well, there goes another piece of my childhood perception. After the summer of death, in which icons of the ’80s died off one at a time — Farrah, Michael, Ed, Karl — now I find out that Mrs. Keaton is gay. Doesn’t anything ever stay the same? Obviously homosexuality isn’t a big deal, it certainly isn’t the equivalent of death, but I just started accepting the fact that Meredith dropped “Birney” off her name.
Baxter talked with Matt Lauer on Today this morning and revealed that she’s been living a gay lifestyle for about seven years now, following three marriages and five kids. Matt kept trying to put Meredith’s announcement in the context of a big reveal, but really, I think she’s just been living her life. Up until now, she hasn’t exactly been open, but she did go on a lesbian cruise last year, so it’s not that shocking of a confession. Well, to anyone except me.
Wendie, this post makes me very sad. I really liked you until now. I have identified as a gay man since 1997 and am proud of it. While it is not how I identify myself as a human being, it is certainly an important piece of who I am. You clearly have some homophobic issues being that a woman coming out of the closet has made you so upset. I am shocked that Sasha would hire such a narrow-minded writer.
I think Wendie was joking… so don’t take it so personally. I’m sure Wendie is happy for Meredith! Coming out is a big step.
I too think it is sarcasm based on losing all of the 80s icons, not being gay.
Now don’t go getting all prissy on us, Reno.
Did she really drop the “Birney?”
There goes the neighborhood.
Is nothing sacred? Mellenecamp drops the “Cougar,” Gibson insists on being called “Deborah,” and Vanity becomes a born-again Christian.
*Mellencamp*
You forgot Oprah dropped the “Nappy headed-ho” from her name.
i’m happy for meredith. so awesome! and well explained. good for Mrs. Keaton – right fucking ON.
Darn! I thought she was about to admit she’d boned Tiger Woods.
Close, actually she boned Tigers wife.
As long as she didn’t have sex with Olivia Wilde; but if she did, it’s ok as long as there is a leaked tape.