As this year’s LGBT PrideMonth comes to a close, I want to pay tribute to some of the fabulous gays who tickle my pop-culture fancy. Take it from Grace, Carrie, Charlotte,all those girlfriends on Queer Eye,and now me — gay boyfriends are a girl’s best friend. If I could assemble adream team, these great guys (two real, three fictitious) would comprise my personal Fab 5:
1. Mario Cantone: Forget Sex and the City’s raucous Anthony; I’mtalking about the actor who plays him. Indeed, the ribald comic can make Barbara Walters blush and leave Sherri Shepherd crying tears of laughter as The View’s resident GBFF. I can’t think of anyone on television with whom I’d rather share a couple rounds of drinks and dish the latest reality shows (as he does so hilariously in the clip below).
After the jump,check out the rest of my picks (including the young’un who bumped poor Carson Kressley off my lineup):
2. Christian Siriano: I’dvolunteer anyday to be the Project Runway wunderkind’s real-life Barbie doll. Seriously, after seeing the guy create couture magic from a pile of candy wrappers, he’s got an open invite to bring his ironichaircut and skinny jeans over to my place and use whatever raw materials he can find (curtains, pillowcases, dish towels?) to overhaul my wardrobe. And, yes, he can shout "fierce!" as often as his heart desires.
3. Lloyd from Entourage: Can you imagine the awesome phone calls, texts, and instant messages you’d receive from Ari Gold’s beleaguered assistant throughout the workweek? All thatrepressed anger channeled into a series of hilariously bitchy rants. Then again, for pure schmooze value alone, I’d probably be wise to replace Lloyd with Lance Bass. Justin Timberlake’s not getting any younger!
4. Will & Jack from Will & Grace: I know, I know, so obvious! But I’m looking for a roommate anyway, and Will would be perfect: He’s neat, he knows how to cook, he’s a great Charades partner. On Tuesdays, Jackcould come over and watch So You ThinkYou Can Dance and we’d vote for the cutest boy with the mostrevealing tights.
Any of you have your own lists of dream GBFFs? Then by all means, list ‘em in the comments section below!
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My dream GBFF’s are Neil Patrick Harris (awe – wait for it – some) and…Michael Slezak!! I just want to sit on a couch and watch TV with him all day and make snarky comments together.
Lisa – first off why don’t you check the spelling/grammar of your blog headers. Second, uh, if I were gay I might find this a bit offensive. Are gays a novelty act – an accessory to consider? What’s next, citing who your black (or hispanic, or disabled best friend would be)?
DAMMIT! I thought I could claim Slezak but eventgal beat me to him. You slut. (just trying to outsnark you to steal your man)
Good catch, JJ. Sorry for the stoooopid typo!
I would definately have to say Darren Hayes. He is just darling!!
I’m totally with you on Mario Cantone. He’s hilarious and the only reason I’d care to watch the View. His commentaries on awards show leave me in hysterical laughter.
I’m taking Kevin Walker from Brothers and Sisters. Sure, he can be a little whiny, but the wit and snark (okay, and the most adorable proposal I’ve ever heard in my life) more than make up for it. Plus, his brother Justin could be my real boyfriend.
Don’t want to get super-PC but gay boyfriends? WTF? Could we be anymore cliche?
oh come on jj and i’m with jj. it’s not that serious. i’m a mo and i am not whatsoever insulted by this. after all, i have dream straight boyfriends. why can’t girls feel the same way?
oh, and lisa – i’ll see your marco and raise you a dylan! don’t get me wrong, i love me some marco. but dylan’s always got some sort of athletic tool in his hands (hockey stick, football, etc). it’s oddly hot.
Mark from Ugly Betty.
He will ge tmy all kinds of high end merchandise from Mode’s closet.
And to JJ, please don’t be offended. I am latina and I will love to see a post on latinos BFF.
can i have slezak too!
one of my dreams i to spend a day watching dvr’rd shows with him while drinking margaritas!
I had no idea that Mario was that funny! I laughed so hard at his DA impression that I choked on my lunch.
Okay, strictly speaking he’s bi, not gay, but what about Ianto Jones from Torchwood? He looks great in a suit, makes amazing coffee, and has a talent for snarky one-liners. He can also be extremely bad-ass with a stun gun when it’s called for. Ianto, we can be BFFs any day.
I love Marco, and I’m so glad he’s on your list. He can dish gossip, put together great outfits, and teach you how to play poker, all while wearing a great hat.
Mine is John Barrowman. Just so I could stare at him all day long. So pretty.
The lovely Michael Slezak – seriously, I would love nothing more than to watch a Tuesday night episode of American Idol with a bottle of wine and Michael – a girl can dream!!
I agree with Will from Will & Grace- he’s perfect! Smart, funny, handsome, and a great fashion sense.
I love Mario Cantone as well. I would love to hang out with some of the (I assume gay) guys from So You Think You Can Dance (Danny, Travis), also Rufus Wainwright, I also second the vote for Mark from Ugly Betty.
after 2 hours mario and christian would get on your nerves, trust ladies, i have friends like that and they dont know when to turn it down, and i am gay
1. Slezak, Slezak, Slezak!
2. Flipit–the most amazing TVGasm.com blogger ever. His American Idol recaps have caused me to spit Diet Coke all over my monitor.
3. David from Six Feet Under. I too love singing and musical theatre, and his boyfriend Keith can hang out with us too!
4. Stanford Blatch/Willie Garson. I love how he and SJP are longtime friends in real life.
5. I too love me some Christian from PR, but what about Kayne from Season 3? He cracked me up with his stories of being white trash from Oklahoma (his words, not mine).
6. Dream dance partner: Danny from So You Think You Can Dance. His foxtrot to “It Had to Be You” last season remains one of my all-time favorite routines from that show.
mario cantone is hot! seriously, ever see that one with his shirt off… youd be suprised too!
My top pick is Neil Patrick Harris- witty, handsome, doesn’t take himself too seriously (see Harold and Kumar). He is awesometeen.
At a distant second is Austin Scarlett (Season 1 of Project Runway). Though he can’t compare to the NPH, he’s stylish and sweet.
DEFINITELY Sleezak. Also, Clinton Kelly from “What Not to Wear” to keep me on my toes about my wardrobe and keep me smiling, Danny V, Nick, Andre, and Santino from Project Runway (seriously – Kara and Khloe were so lucky!), and Anderson Cooper – ’cause if I can’t have him as my boyfriend, a gay boyfriend will have to do.
My number one is Neil Patrick Harris because he was the first (but not the last)gay I ever had a crush on when I was 9.
Dale from Top Chef 3- the faux-hawk was bad but he is adorable and bitchy and funny and should have won.
And the trio of Chris, Nick V, and Jay from Project Runway.
Shout out to my GBFF Marlin!
With all the Project Runway mentions, I can’t believe no one has taken mine yet: Tim Gunn! I’d really like him to be my life coach, but GBFF would work as well.
IS Clinton gay? TLC is doing its best to hide it, then.
Anyway, for my money, Ted Allen. Guy’s funny, acerbic, cute, and can REALLY cook. I’m also so happy to see him on Top Chef/Iron Chef America.
A Clinton Kelly and Michael Slezak combo–yes, please!
Can I hang out with GBFF’s from both genders?
As Eventgal said, I’d love to be buddies with NPH and Mike Slezak.
On the vagitarian side (sorry, I saw the pun at a pride event and couldn’t help myself), I’d love to be buddies with Portia De Rossi+Ellen DeGeneres, Pam Grier’s character from the L Word, and Xena the Warrior Princess.
I’d bring the wine and supply the cool view having condo.
Can I hang out with GBFF’s from both genders?
As Eventgal said, I’d love to be buddies with NPH and Mike Slezak.
On the vagitarian side (sorry, I saw the pun at a pride event and couldn’t help myself), I’d love to be buddies with Portia De Rossi+Ellen DeGeneres, Pam Grier’s character from the L Word, and Xena the Warrior Princess.
I’d bring the wine and supply the cool view having condo.
Achh! Double post! Sorry about that, I blame Typead…and society
Tim Gunn!!