"I think I was just asked if I was interested in being in the PSA and if I cared about the topic at hand and, of course, I did. It was really impactful and I remember loads and loads and loads of kids coming up to me, just saying, 'Thank you.'"
"gay kids felt represented and stood up for and at that time, and in this time, it's really important to feel safe and feel seen. It hit social media when social media became a thing and it took on these massive legs and people realized what a funny angle it was. But it still means so much to so many people and it's still the right message."
"It actually makes me want to cry, sorry. I feel sad that we're in the place that we're in. It's 2026, and who cares how anybody wants to be? Nobody's bothering you. And I wish more people lived their life that way and just let everyone be who they wanna be and be happy and be loved."
Hilary Duff discussed her participation in the 2008 'That's So Gay' PSA, which addressed homophobia and bullying by discouraging the use of 'gay' as a pejorative term. The PSA featured Duff explaining to teenagers why such language is insulting and hurtful. She recalled receiving gratitude from numerous young people who felt represented and supported by the message. Duff emphasized that the PSA gained significant traction on social media and continues to resonate with many people today. She expressed emotional concern about ongoing LGBTQ+ rights challenges and the persistent bullying and marginalization the community faces, advocating for greater acceptance and allowing people to live authentically without judgment.
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