Russell Tovey, one of the most prolific actors of his generation, has opened up about therapy, homophobia, and his belief that the current era is the worst in history for trans people. In a candid interview, the 44-year-old also discussed his secret life as a geek and his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
Tovey, known for roles in American Horror Story: NYC and Feud: Capote vs the Swans, reflected on his career trajectory. He emphasised the importance of balancing big projects with smaller, quieter ones, saying: 'I think I read somewhere that the best way of mastering a career is big, small, small.'
The actor, who came out early in his career, spoke about growing up under Section 28, the law that prohibited the 'promotion of homosexuality'. He expressed pride in his role in the film Plainclothes, set in 1990s upstate New York during a time of police entrapment of gay men. Tovey noted the film's relevance to 2025, citing recent arrests of men using an app at Penn Station bathrooms.
Tovey also discussed his personal life, including the end of his engagement to Steve Brockman in 2023. He mentioned that having a child remains an option 'at some point', but for now it's just him and his 13-year-old French bulldog, Rocky, who has health issues including seizures and deafness.
On politics, Tovey endorsed the Green party's slogan, 'make hope normal again', calling it what the country needs. He expressed concerns about the current climate for trans people, describing it as potentially the worst in history.
