John cenas gay brother
John Cena is opening up about the protectiveness he felt for Steve Cena, his gay brother, when the two were growing up.
Appearing on Monday’s episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast, the wrestler, performer and Oscars night scene-stealer recalled growing up in West Newbury, Massachusetts, about 40 miles north of Boston. In that small-town environment, he said, his older sibling was often bullied because of his sexuality.
“Life was tough for my brother in sky-high school,” John Cena explained. “Not only was he an introvert and interested in computers, he’s also gay. And being homosexual in the ’80s in a small town in Massachusetts, man, that’s an uphill climb.”
Cena continued: “He just had a lot of character traits that weren’t in the stylish kid group. And he’s also holding this classified that he can’t say or talk to anybody about.”
Listen to Cena’s “Armchair Expert” comments below, inception around the 10:33 label.
As the younger sibling, Cena said he inevitably “inherited that chapter of [Steve Cena’s] social constructs,” adding that he “got made fun of for the way I dressed, the music I listened to, the people I associated with, my older brother.”
Reflecting on when he
In a recent episode of Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair Expert,” former professional wrestler turned actor John Cena opened up about his deep-rooted support for the LGBTQIA+ community, citing his experiences defending his older same-sex attracted brother, Stephen, from bullies during their childhood in Massachusetts.
Reflecting on his brother’s challenges growing up gay in the 1980s, Cena described Stephen as an “introvert” and a “true nerd,” facing adversity due to his sexuality and unique character traits. Cena recounted moments where he bravely stood up for his brother despite risking physical altercations.
Not only was he an introvert and interested in computers, he’s also homosexual. And being male lover in the 80s in a miniature town in Massachusetts. Man, that’s an uphill climb, was he? Out. Gosh, no. He just had a lot of character traits that weren’t in the cool kid group. And he’s also holding this secret that he can’t tell or talk to anybody about. And I really feel for what it must have been prefer for him growing up.
Addressing the unconventional dynamic of defending an older sibling, Cena explained how his protective in
John Cena 'got into a rare fights' sticking up for his older gay brother at school
John Cena has revealed that he got into 'a few fights' at school when defending his older gay brother.
It seems that even from a young age, Cena was a stand-up guy.
Speaking in an interview on Dax Shepherd's Armchair Expert podcast, the star spoke about how his elder brother, Stephen, had faced homophobic bullying at high school.
And because of that, he had often stood up for his elder brother, causing him to 'lose a few fights' at school.
Calling his brother 'an introvert' and a 'true nerd', he spoke about how 'tough' it was for him growing up in a 'small town'.
Cena told Shepherd: “Being gay in the 1980s in a small town in Massachusetts… Man, that’s an uphill climb.
“He just had a lot of character traits that weren’t in the ‘cool kid’ growl, and he’s also holding this secret that he can’t tell or talk to anybody about.”
The wrestler added: “I really feel for what it must have been like for him growing up, but I also inherited that chapter of his social constructs."
Now, it would be assumed that it's
Acting Legend John Cena is An Ally
Gay magazine Instinct notes that wrestler turned actor and pin up star John Cena has spoken to podcast channel "Armchair Expert" about his allyship of the LGBTQIA+ community. Mr Cena's older brother Stephen is same-sex attracted, and he has long been an advocate for acceptance, inclusivity and tolerance. Instinct magazine says "Addressing the unconventional dynamic of defending an older sibling, Cena explained how his protective instincts kicked in from a young age, driven by a desire to shield Stephen from hurt. He emphasized the importance of solidarity within their close-knit group of friends, forming a supportive community that prioritized inclusivity and acceptance. Throughout his career, Cena has consistently used his platform to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. His unwavering commitment to allyship underscores his dedication to fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society". Well said and kudos to Mr Cena for all his support.
https://instinctmagazine.com/john-cena-on-standing-up-for-his-gay-brother/
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