‘Melrose Place’ Actor Doug Savant Explains Why He Dodged Questions About Being Straight While Playing Gay Character On TV
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Melrose Place star Doug Savant dishes on why he avoided sexuality questions while playing a gay character, feeling a responsibility to authentically represent his role.
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- Savant says he
- to not distance himself from his gay character Matt Fielding on the '90s hit show Melrose Place, wanting to portray the role authentically.
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Doug Savant, Melrose Place, Fox, 'Melrose Place'