The Queerty Interview

This is the Queerty Interview where we feature conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment and culture.In this episode, we chatted with Kristen Stewart and Imogen Poots about The Chronology of Water, Stewart’s directorial debut. Inspired by the life of queer writer Lidia Yuknavitch, the film explores trauma, creativity, and self-discovery through striking visuals and an unconventional narrative.Following its acclaimed premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, The Chronology of Water is now playing in select U.S. theaters. Stewart and Poots discuss their creative collaboration, the film’s resonance with queer audiences, and working with Thora Birch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Queerty Interview, John Halbach sits down with actor, writer, and comedian Drew Droege, the creator and star of Messy White Gays, the dark comedy that’s quickly become one of the most talked-about shows in New York theater.A sharp, Hitchcock-inspired satire, Messy White Gays follows a gay couple whose brunch plans spiral into chaos, using humor, camp, and tension to explore privilege, performative progressivism, and queer social dynamics. The play has earned packed houses and a growing cult following for its fearless comedy and razor-sharp writing.In conversation with John, Droege opens up about the pandemic-era inspiration behind the play, his transition from Los Angeles to the New York theater world, and the joy of creating work that blends dark humor with cultural commentary. He also reflects on marathon theater schedules, creative community, and why certain queer references, from Broadway classics to Jean Smart,  remain iconic onstage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Queerty Interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond.In today’s episode, rising pop artist Bentley Robles joins us to talk about his journey as a queer musician reshaping synth-driven pop music. Known for writing honestly about heartbreak, identity, and queer joy, Bentley has quickly become one of the most exciting new voices in LGBTQ+ music.Queerty’s John Halbach sits down with Bentley to discuss the evolution of his sound, the personal stories that inspire his songwriting, and why he believes pop music is at its best when it’s emotional, honest, and unapologetically bold. The conversation also touches on Bentley’s viral moments, including the unforgettable story of rescuing a puppy on the road, a move that captured hearts online and brought him even closer to his fans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Queerty Interview, we’re heading to Palm Beach with Ricky Martin and Leslie Bibb, two of the standout stars from Apple TV+’s hit dramedy Palm Royale, which returns for its second season this week.Set in the glitzy high society of the late 1960s, Palm Royale follows the haves and have-nots orbiting an exclusive country club. With Kristen Wiig leading a star-studded cast that includes Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Leslie Bibb, the show delivers both camp and commentary, not to mention major queer appeal, thanks in part to Ricky Martin’s scene-stealing role as bartender Robert Diaz.With Season 2 now streaming, Queerty’s Cameron Scheetz sat down with Martin and Bibb to talk about the show’s enduring queer sensibility, why Diana might just be a gay icon in the making, and how Ricky’s chance Hollywood encounter led him to Palm Royale. Plus, Ricky reflects on the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking English-language album Sound Loaded.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is The Queerty Interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond.In this episode, we sit down with star Tessa Thompson and filmmaker Nia DaCosta to talk about their must-see new film, Hedda. Breathing fresh life into Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Hedda Gabler, DaCosta reimagines the titular character as queer, a bold and brilliant move brought to life by Thompson’s mesmerizing performance.Set over the course of one wild party, Hedda is a darkly funny, wildly entertaining take on the 134-year-old story. Thompson’s Hedda is a privileged yet repressed woman stuck in a marriage of convenience, while secretly pining after the one who got away, the wickedly smart Eileen.Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hedda is a deliciously modern, Sapphic spin on a classic that explores how queerness deepens empathy, complexity, and desire in a story that’s always been bursting with passion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is The Queerty Interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond.In this episode, we’re untangling the web of Kiss of the Spider Woman with breakout star Tonatiuh. Adapted from the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the Oscar-winning film before it, the Bill Condon–directed feature transports audiences to an Argentinian prison in the early ’80s, where queer political prisoner Molina shares a cell with a revolutionary named Valentin.As Molina passes the time recounting his favorite movie musical, the story bursts into a dazzling Technicolor fantasy of song and dance, starring Jennifer Lopez as the titular Spider Woman. But even opposite an icon like J.Lo, Tonatiuh more than holds their own, playing both Molina and the larger-than-life Kendall Nesbitt, a pivotal character in the film-within-a-film.With Kiss of the Spider Woman now in theaters, Tonatiuh opens up about the deeper meaning of their dual roles, why they see the film as a love letter to queer and Latino communities, and which J.Lo song they’d sneak onto the soundtrack if they could.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.