Vanessa Marcil Defends Kassius: A Stand Against Hate
EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Marcil Fights Back Against Online Troll Who Slammed Her Son Kassius for Being Gay!
In a shocking display of courage and conviction, former General Hospital star Vanessa Marcil has taken to social media to defend her 23-year-old son Kassius against an online troll who condemned his homosexuality as "sinful." The drama-filled battle began when Vanessa posted a screenshot of the offending message on her Instagram page, followed by a scathing rebuke that left the troll - and anyone else with similar bigoted views - in the dust!
For those who may not be familiar with this juicy celeb storyline, Kassius is the son Vanessa shared with ex-fiancé Brian Austin Green (remember their iconic 90s TV show Beverly Hills, 90210?). The young actor has followed in his parents' footsteps by venturing into the entertainment industry himself. But when an anonymous user named Liz took to social media to spew hate and intolerance towards Kassius' sexual orientation, Vanessa was not having it!
In a series of incendiary posts, Vanessa went nuclear on Liz, blocking her from her Instagram page and firing off a barrage of pointed remarks that left the troll in tears. "First of all, I'm so sorry that you're so lonely & unhappy that you have to involve children in your self-hatred, projection spirals," she wrote. "But I promise you that my kid just feels sorry for you. He's happy!"
The fiery response continued: "We all see clearly Liz that you are miserable. I'd say I feel bad for you but I'm not that mature." Vanessa then launched into a passionate defense of her son, listing off his many admirable qualities - including being "the most decent, forgiving, kind, educated, talented, FREE, committed (with the same boyfriend for 8 years), self-reflective, non-judgmental, philanthropic" and more!
Brian Austin Green: A Proud Papa
In a previous interview on the podcast Frosted Tips hosted by NSYNC alum Lance Bass (who is also gay!), Brian candidly discussed his experiences as Kassius' dad. "My son being gay was initially a challenge for me," he confessed, acknowledging that it took some getting used to. "But I'm not one of those people who's afraid of the unknown... I think a lot of people are afraid of what they don't understand."
Vanessa Marcil: A Mother on a Mission
Now, Vanessa is taking her son's side and standing up against online hate in a major way! By posting her fiery response to Liz and blocking the troll from her page, she's sending a clear message that bullying and intolerance will not be tolerated. The Scholarly Note has learned that Brian Austin Green - who has been married to Megan Fox (with whom he shares three children) and is currently engaged to Dancing With The Stars pro Sharna Burgess - has also been vocal about his support for Kassius' sexual orientation.
What's Next?
As this controversy continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how Liz responds - if at all. Will she continue to spread hate and intolerance or take Vanessa's words to heart? Meanwhile, fans of the Marcil-Green family are rallying around them in support, celebrating their love, acceptance, and inclusivity.
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