Posted by: Melissa on: April 27, 2009
Lindsay Lohan’s recent fake eHarmony profile seemed stupid when I first saw it.
I then remembered that eHarmony does not allow for same sex coupling. There is no option for a man to search for another man and a woman to search for another woman. Lindsay is attracted to women, so what was she doing making this ad?
We all now know that she was/is/whatever Samantha Ronson. She is a lesbian or bisexual. This alone is a statement and she reminds us of this relationship with this spoof. Lindsay is a prominent figure in the entertainment world and has been followed and loved by many. While her adult career started to take off, she was confirmed to be dating another woman. At first, Hollywood and it’s press went crazy, but now sees it as just who she is and is not surprised by it.
Watching a woman who was becoming a sex symbol not conform to what was expected of her (with the exception of the abuse of alcohol and partying) was I think eye-opening for many who stalk the entertainment world.
So what does this ad do?
I think this spoof shows us that many different people oppose discrimination based on sexuality, even if they are afraid to admit their own. I also think that it was a punch in the stomach for eHarmony having a prominent celebrity bash their site and their motives.
I also just thought it was kind of fun that she was able to bash herself and let us see that she understands what she is doing and is really proud of who she is, gay or straight.
Thanks Lindsay.
I watched the ad, and didn’t think very much of it had to do with sexuality or orientation at all. She only alludes to it once, lightly, when she says, “as long as he or she is driving…” I think this ad is more of a spoof on herself, like you also mentioned, than about sexuality at all. So I disagree that she’s being some kind of warrior for homosexuals, or that eHarmony is really going to feel some effect of this ad.
I agree that Linsay Lohan is one of the most high-profile members of the gay community, however, I think the media ignores her gay relationship. By “ignores” I obviously don’t mean they don’t follow their every move but I think the public’s attitude towards Lohan’s relationship is that it is just a phase and an isolated attraction to Samantha Ronson. I can bet that within her career she’ll date many men and even marry.. people will ride this off as an time in her life where she was experimental. Afterall, who today looks at Angelina Jolie, mother of many children, as a Lesbian? She was in a same-sex relationship too at one point.
April 28, 2009 at 9:26 am
I completely agree. You will enjoy this article then
http://www.advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid80603.asp
As a community, we should not underestimate the impact Lohan is having. If we do not embrace Lohan, what sort of message does that send to other young closeted starlets? Not a very welcoming one.