David Archuleta’s Beautiful Tribute to His Mom 

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David Archuleta’s Beautiful Tribute to His Mom  










Almost three years after his public coming out, American Idol alumnus David Archuleta took to Instagram to share a heartfelt exchange between him and his mother, indicating her evolved stand on her son’s sexual orientation. Famous for serenading his fans with his soulful voice, Archuleta has kept his followers updated about his journey since he declared himself as part of the LGBTQ+ community back in June 2021.





The singer-songwriter, who sprang to fame in 2008 as the runner-up of American Idol’s seventh season, once again showed his bruised heart to his fans this week. On Instagram, he opened up about the initial resistance he faced from his mother when he came out to her in 2021. 





Archuleta wrote that his mother’s initial reaction was driven by her religious beliefs, making her unable to accept her son’s orientation. However, in a surprising turn of events, she chose her son’s happiness over her religious institution in 2022. She texted her son with an embracing message, expressing her decision to stand with him and his path, a reflection of unconditional motherly love.





In the video, Archuleta writes:





“Meet Lupe, my mom. In 2021, I came out to her and told her that I was going to start dating guys. She told me that she loved me but that she loved God more. And that she couldn’t accept me going down a road that she didn’t believe was right. In 2022, I came out. After the article came out I didn’t hear from my mum for a few days. I thought she was pissed and would never speak to me again. And then she texted me. The message said that she decided to step away from the church. She said: “I don’t want to be somewhere where my children feel welcomed, loved and accepted… If you’re going to Hell, we are going to Hell with you.” Thank you for always loving and accepting me mom.❤️ “





In the caption, he adds:





“The inspo for #HellTogether 🫶🏼  This song is dedicated to those who show unconditional love in a world where it’s so easy to judge things we don’t fully understand, like my mom did to me ❤️ Although I see Hell differently than what most people of faith may see it as… even now transitioning out of faith, it’s not necessarily a concept I believe… because even if God existed, I think God would be a lot more loving and accepting of differences than we give credit, but at the time I understood the sentiment… and it meant the world to me. I love you mom. “Hell Together” comes out March 28th.”










 




Related: We’ll Go to ‘Hell Together’ with David Archuleta





Archuleta’s revelation prompts a meaningful conversation within the community about acceptance and love, showing how families can evolve and grow in their understanding of the lives of their LGBTQ+ members. This aspect of his journey intertwines beautifully with the singer’s rich career marked by albums such as “Begin,” “Winter In The Air,” and “David Archuleta : Deluxe Edition.” 





With a career filled with hits, highs, and lows, Archuleta has managed to handle his coming out process with dignity and self-respect. Today, we salute not only his musical talent but his journey towards emancipation and acceptance, acknowledging his contribution to queer visibility within the global music industry. In these shifting times, his story reminds us of the power of love over societal norms, a melody as soothing as his harmonious voice.





Related: David Archuleta Unveils Memoir: A Tale of Triumph






  

  

  
  
  
  



                

            


        

            

            

                

                    
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Hunky Hollywood actor Luke Evans will drop jaws worldwide in his latest heart-to-heart. Born and raised in Aberbargoed, a small Welsh town with a population of 2,000, Evans, 44, recollects his experiences on why he left his home town, finding his own fashion, marriage, and his battle with body image. 





Evans has gained international recognition through his acting roles, specifically notably “Gaston” in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Owen” in “The Hobbit.” 





In his new film Our Son, a bluesy drama about a couple on the outs, Evans gets to play a modern gay man.





“It was the first time I’d read a story like this from two gay people’s point of view,” he explains. “We’ve seen the celebration of being gay, of gay marriage, of having children and all of those wonderful things, but not so much the splitting up.” He thinks it’s been an oversight. “When gay people were given the right to marry, we were also given the right to divorce. And [these stories] are important. They allow everybody just to go, ‘We’re all the bloody same – we’re all dealing with the same things.’”





The actor loved working with Billy Porter. “We’re both proud gay men in an industry where there isn’t so much of this going on, you know? Gay men playing these roles and telling these stories… I thought that was very powerful and important.”













Evans, who proudly came out as gay to his parents when he was 16, has been a defiant advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. 





He has previously said that: “Coming out is a scary thing. I didn’t know one gay person when I was growing up. At 16, 17, the thought of telling the two people you love something that could damage your connection with them is terrifying.





“But my parents were able to understand that this was who I was; I couldn’t really change who I was and they accepted that. It was very difficult, but we got through it.”





After leaving Aberbargoed at 16, to Cardiff and then London, he strived for self-discovery in the bustling city. It was challenging but necessary, he tells Independent. 





“You could almost disappear,” he explains. “That’s the reason London appealed to me when I was a young man. You want to find your community, and often where gay people are brought up, there isn’t one, or there’s shame, or there’s secrets. To feel free, and to feel part of something, you go to a big city where you’ll find people like you. It’s what gay people have done for decades and will keep on doing. Though I do hope that these smaller villages and cities are a bit more accepting now.”





Related: Luke Evans’ Love Life: Gay, Glorious, Thriving





On his journey to stardom, Evans embraced his fashion identity, favoring bold choices that embody confidence and charisma. Luke’s campaigns with luxury brands like Versace have been lauded for setting precedents for openly gay actors in industries typically deemed stereotyped. 





 




Recently Evans and his beau Fran Tomas launched a fashion line inspired by Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando together. The couple are working alongside David Beckham’s stylist Christopher Brown on the brand, called BDXY, and say it’s been inspired by an “old Hollywood classic” aesthetic.





 




Body image has been a topic close to Evans’ heart. His roles have required distinct body types, but he admits managing body image within the public eye has been a nuanced discussion. He advocates for mental health awareness and seeks to inspire others with his health journey. 





From Aberbargoed to Hollywood, Luke Evans has become an international phenomenon. Leaving his home town to pursue his dream, his fashion sense, views on love, marriage, and addressing body image reaffirm that Luke Evans is indeed a force to be reckoned with.





 




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