Why Do People Think Wayne Brady Gay? His True Sexuality

Wayne Brady is an American singer, actor, and comedian famous for his appearance in the American version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? series. Similarly, he hosted the talk show The Wayne Brady Show. The multi-talented personality has been the topic of several headlines and controversies over the past years or so. But, now people are focusing on his sexual orientation. They think that he is gay or bi.

So, what’s the truth; is Wayne gay? Find out all about his sexuality and relationship status in this article. Let’s get started!

Some Interesting Facts About Wayne Brady

Is Wayne Brady Gay Or Bisexual?

No, Wayne Brady is not gay. He is straight and is attracted to the opposite gender. However, there is a lot of fuss going on about his sexuality. Several online articles have claimed that he might be gay and some even label him to be closeted. But, we assure you that these claims are false at the end of the day and that the actor is straight.

So, by now you may have somewhat of an idea about his sexuality but there is still one thing. How did the rumor of him being gay start in the first place? Let’s find out.

Why Do People Think He Is Gay? The Truth

For people that didn’t know, Brady is an active supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and has been working day and night for their rights and wellbeing. His constant support for the community has made people assume he is gay.

Similarly, he has been leading a single life ever since his divorce from his former partner Mandie Taketa. Some even claimed that he divorced her because he was unhappy with their marriage and had started developing feelings for the same gender.

However, these claims are all speculations at the end of the day. And just because someone you may know and admire supports the LGBTQ community it doesn’t give you the right to label him or her accordingly.

Likewise, there is no news of him dating anyone, whether it be a man or a woman. So, without conclusive evidence, we can’t say he is bisexual or gay.

He Trolled Haters On The Daily Show With Trevor Noah

In 2018, the Kinky Boots star appeared in the Daily Show With Trevor Noah where Wayne shutdowns haters who had sent him homophobic messages. He read the tweet out loud in front of Noah and a huge audience, making fun of those haters in the process. The 50-year-old read the comment,

 “Wayne, are you actually gay?? Or do you just support the gay and pride lifestyle? I’m guessing you’re gay!! Do you know what god says about laying with another man?”

To which he replied, “No because God didn’t tell me about my penis.”

Similarly, Brady read another comment, and this time from a woman, who said he screwed up again even though god gave everyone a second chance and wished him the best of luck because he would be burning in torment in hell forever. The comedian had the best comeback, saying, “Baby I already got a tan.” Making everyone attending the show burst into laughter.

Wayne Brady Has Been Married Twice In His Lifetime

To people who may or may not have known, the Crossover star has been married two times. He married Diana Lasso on 31st December 1993. However, their relationship only lasted for two years and the former couple parted ways on September 21, 1995.

Similarly, Wayne married a dancer named Mandie Taketa on April 3, 1999. They were pleased with their marriage. But as time passed, their relationship became bitter, and the two decided to end it on April 5, 2006. Taketa filed for divorce on 2nd July 2007.

He Has a Daughter With His Second Wife Mandie Taketa

The multi-talented actor/comedian also has a daughter named Maile Masako Brady. She was born on February 3, 2003, to Brady and his then-wife Mandie. Maile is 20 years old and is following in her father’s footsteps. She is an actress famous for appearing in several TV series including The Bold and the Beautiful (2018-2019) and Hell’s Kitchen (2020).