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Is Eric Dane Gay? A Look Into His Sexuality

FeyisayoBy FeyisayoAugust 16, 20234 Mins Read
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Speculation about Eric Dane’s sexual orientation has occasionally captured headlines but are the rumors true? Is Eric Dane gay?

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  • Who Is Eric Dane?
  • Is Eric Dane Gay?
    • Rebecca Gayheart
  • Are Eric Dane and KJ Apa Dating?
  • Who Is Eric Dane’s Character in Euphoria?

In a world where celebrities are closely scrutinized, Eric Dane’s sexual orientation has generated discussions. How did these discussions start? Here’s all we know.

Who Is Eric Dane?

Eric William Dane, the American actor, was born in San Francisco, California, on November 9, 1972. He lost his father at the tender age of seven and was raised by his mother in the Jewish faith. He attended two high schools, Sequoia and San Mateo high school, where he played on his school’s water polo team and appeared in some acting productions.

Eric Dane
American Actor Eric Dane. (Instagram/HBO )

Dane moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. He made his first significant film appearance in the 1999 movie, “The Basket.” Dane has gone on to be featured in many films and TV shows, the most popular being his role as Dr. Mark Sloan or McSteamy in the world-famous TV series, “Grey’s Anatomy,” which he played for over ten years.

Mark Sloan
Eric Dane as Grey’s Anatomy’s Dr. Mark Sloan. (Source: Facebook)

The “American Carnage” star remains an active actor to this day. He is estimated to have a net worth of about $7 million. He is rumored to have a lot of upcoming projects, such as “Borderline,” “Dangerous Waters,” and “Into the Beautiful.”

Is Eric Dane Gay?

Regardless of all the rumors, Eric Dane is not gay. The actor has mentioned that he is a straight man on multiple occasions. He has been married before to a woman, Rebecca Gayhea, and has never been proven to be romantically involved with a man.

Rebecca Gayheart

Rebecca Gayheart (born August 12, 1971) is an American actress and model. She started acting early at age 15 and featured in fellow Hollywood star Bret Ratner’s short film, “New York University.” The two stars began dating and even got engaged till they called it off in 1999.

Rebecca Gayheart
American Actress and Model Rebecca Gayheart. (Instagram/Rebecca GayheartDane)

On October 29, 2004, Rebecca married Eric Dane after dating him for about eight months. They have two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, together.

Rebecca Gayheart with her kids
Rebecca Gayheart With Her Kids, Billie and Georgia. (Instagram/Rebecca GayheartDane)

Dane and Rebecca made headlines when a video of them naked and allegedly on drugs in the shower with fellow actress Kari Ann Peniche leaked online. Shortly after, Rebecca filed for divorce in 2018, citing “irreconcilable differences. Reports indicate that the star of “Redeeming Love” is single.

Despite his marriage to Rebecca, people have questioned the actor’s sexuality multiple times, and it remains unclear whether these queries stem from the gay character he portrays in HBO’s “Euphoria” or the humorous post by KJ Apa.

Are Eric Dane and KJ Apa Dating?

The internet went into a frenzy when famous “Riverdale” star KJ Apa took to Instagram to share a photo of him and Dane lying on a bed together with the caption: “New couple alert!” while they were on set for their upcoming movie “One Fast Move.”

Eric Dane and KJ Apa
The Controversial Picture Posted By KJ Apa and Eric Dane. (Source: Instagram)

It was pretty clear that the post was a joke as KJ was dating model Clara Berry with whom he shares a son. Unfortunately, fans did not take it that way. Observers swiftly drew parallels between the photo and Dane’s Euphoria character. They removed the post shortly afterward.

Who Is Eric Dane’s Character in Euphoria?

Dane plays a pansexual/gay character Cal Jacobs in HBO’s award-winning TV Show, “Euphoria,” featuring Hollywood’s Zendaya as the lead actress. His character portrays a predatory and closeted queer man who frequently engages in extra-marital relationships with younger gay men and Trans women. His character also films their sex hookups without their consent. 

At the time, Dane was 49 while KJ was 25 years so understandably, this contributed to the uproar after KJ’s post as fans emphasized the age difference between the two. The fever did not affect both stars as they continued to film their movie in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans now view and accept their ‘bromance’ as a regular occurrence.

On several occasions, interviewers have questioned the actor about his feelings regarding his “Euphoria” character, and he has frequently expressed his honor in portraying Cal. As a straight man playing a gay role, he believes it gives him a voice for the LGBTQ+ community.

In his own words: “The gay community has been super supportive. I think I’ve lent them a voice in portraying this character. I hope everything I do is sincere because I wouldn’t want to misrepresent something important.”

While speculation may persist, Eric Dane is not gay. The “Private Practice” actor prioritizes advancing his career and spending time with his family, and he remains a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. 

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