Interview with Rex, former "Real World" casting site member:
1) What's your full name:
Rex Allen Cutright
2) Where were you born/currently live:
I was born in Lubbock, Texas but I currently live in Malibu, California.
3) Would you rather be in a committed relationship or an open relationship, why or why not? OR would you rather be single?
In the future, I'd love to have a committed relationship but as of now I would rather be single; that's only because of my ex-boyfriend. It was a VERY difficult relationship.
4) Have you done any philanthropy as a young and out gay male yet? Would you? What kind would you do?
Coming from the most conservative city in the nation, I haven't had too many opportunities to be involved in philanthropy. I'm not too big into pride-type functions just because I feel like gays are made to look like fairies and queens while they throw glitter around. Sorry, but I'm definitely not that kind of gay guy. At the same time, I would like to help teens that grew up in a religious home or even just a home that is not accepting of who they are and maybe go to colleges to speak about Christianity and Homosexuality.
5) Are you 100% out? What have been your struggles so far in life and have they been sexuality related?
Well, I am but I'm not. I'm definitely out to everyone back home, but here at Pepperdine, it's hard to be completely out, especially since I am on a "Church of Christ" Scholarship. I definitely don't hide it from people though if they ask, but I usually don't get asked…but yes, I'm out on myspace so I guess technically I am 100% out...haha. My only struggle I can think of is getting my mother to accept me and ultimately someday my partner. She's said before that she'll never do it. Also, I think my relationship with my father is a huge struggle. I feel like I don't even know the guy.
6) Single or taken?
Well you caught me in my single stage...haha. I just recently broke it off for good with my Ex 2 days ago. Being single, I think, is a blessing and I'm going to try to live it up to its full potential. Relationships are just too hard.
7) Favourite Real world season?
I'm going to be cliché and say New Orleans. I know I know everyone loves New Orleans. I think It's because it was probably the most "real" the "Real World" has ever been. I'd love for the "Real World" to go back to the days of Hawaii and Seattle or even Chicago.
8) Favourite gay cast member from the real world and why?
Well I have 2. Is that against the rules? Well I love Chris from Chicago; I just remember thinking he was soo hott and he had that cute shy boy thing going for him. I think I was in 8th grade when that season came out. Plus, I think that he started the whole faux hawk thing. And I have to say it but Davis from Denver. I just think we'd get along so well because we are pretty much the same person. Plus, hes not too bad looking either. I mean, people compare me to him so much sometimes its annoying but I ultimately take it as a compliment.
9) If chosen to be on the real world some day, how would you be different than past gay cast members and do you feel like you'll make a difference? How?
Well, they really have had a broad selection of gay cast members so I think it would be hard to separate myself from all of them. But I think the main difference I would bring is that I'm really funny and you can ask any of my friends that I just like to goof off and have fun and not be too serious. Also yes, I am a gay Christian but I am completely comfortable with who I am and I would never cry like a bitch on camera (*cough cough* Davis). I really think he played the Christian thing because he was brutal to the girls and was obsessed with sex. Not too Christ like if you ask me.
10) Gay bashings: Please tell me about Mikey and what's your position on bashings? What can be done to stop them, in your opinion?
Well I didn't know Mikey personally, but he was a friend of a friend and apparently he was walking outside of a bar holding hands with another guy and he got jumped by a Mexican guy. The other guy he was with got away, but Mikey was beaten to death with a tire iron and his head was crushed. I'm not surprised because this happened in a Southern atmosphere. That's not to say that I'm not concerned and disgusted. It's sad that this doesn't surprise people. It's just depressing that we can be beaten to death just because of who we choose to love. I don't know if it will ever stop; you can't force people to believe what they don't believe. I just think we should know how to protect ourselves if we ever encounter such things.
11) How do you feel about gays marrying? Does your opinion have to do with your religious background? Can you see yourself being married to the man of your dreams someday? Explain your dream wedding:
This is a hard one. I believe that we should be able to marry whoever we want, but I completely understand why conservatives think we shouldn't. I think if you just go before God and say " this is the person I wanna spend the rest of my life with and I promise I will do my best to stay with him and love him and take care of him" (and vice versa) that should be enough. I personally don't need a piece of paper to say I'm married. But I can see that it's open to opinions. But other than that, I'd just move to Boston. Haha...I've never really thought about my wedding. I think that's something that girls do when they go through puberty. I just want it to be small and special.
12) What's your current job/dream job?
As of now I work for Pepperdine as an office assistant. I don't like the word secretary...haha. But it's for security so I guess that's more macho. Anywho, my dream job would be to do movies. I've been in acting since I was 5 and it's a huge passion that I have to this day. I'm just so busy all the time I never get to actually go for it. Plus its so cliché in LA, everyone you meet is an actor or a model so no one takes you seriously if you say that you're an actor; But maybe someday. Other than that, I'm studying advertising with a minor in Art. I'd like to be a publicist or work for a huge retail company some day.
13) Tell me a little about your childhood:
I grew up in the country. I was a chubby little white trash redneck kid. My parents didn't go to college so we jumped around from living in houses you could see sunlight through the walls, to living with my grandmother. Finally settling down in a 1400 sqf house with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. I never saw myself as poor but I can def see that I was now that I'm older. My parents filed for bankruptcy when I was 7 and it was a hard living. But I was teased a lot because I didn't go through puberty until 9th grade and I didn't have the right clothes. My mother eventually went back to college and she is now a doctor and they have a 3 story Victorian house with a fuckin elevator. Talk about a 180.
14) When did you come out? What caused you to come out and was it a good decision?
I came out when I was 16 but I had told my mother before that I thought I was gay, when I was like 6 or 7. She asked me if I wanted therapy and I rejected the idea because I didn't want to look like a freak I guess. I really went though a self hating period because I was so involved in my youth group at church and truly believed I was going to hell. One Sunday I just couldn't take it anymore so when I went home I told my mother everything. I felt so relieved and happy but awkward at the same time. It def came as a surprise to my family. Overall I look back and Im proud I came out at such an early age and that part of my life is over with and I can move on now.
15) Give advice to those still struggling with who they truly are:
Look deep within yourself. Separate what you think is a part of you and what you think is something you can change. For example if you feel that deep inside that that's the way you were made and that's the way you are going to feel for the rest of your life, then its probably the way God made you. If you're religious like me I say pray. I know when I prayed about my sexuality, which I did a lot, I always felt reassured about it afterward. Its not gonna be easy to accept yourself and it may take a long time I still doubt myself sometimes. But always remember that love has no face or sex.
16) Describe your style: yuppie, prepster, hipster, etc?
Haha POOR…no I'm kidding I kinda like the whole laid back jeans and t shirt look. I'm not into designer clothes.. I like comfortable clothes that I can afford to buy. I guess you could say preppy but I'm kinda getting into the whole beach bum look…idk its always changing. But I will say that I love the hardcore extreme sports tattooed look for potential boy friends ;) haha.
17) Can you write about 100 words about your background to enhance the interview? It would be greatly appreciated!
100 words?! Aghh I feel like I'm in school again…come on, it's summer! ... Well ok, let's see...I was born on June 21st 1988 in Lubbock, Texas. I lived there until I was 18 and then I moved to California for college. I'm a native American Irish Dutch boy. I Have 2 older sisters so I am the baby. I played Football, Basketball, Tennis, Track and I also did Powerlifting in high school. I was the president of the thespians club and I was on the board of directors for the local community theater. I grew up Church of Christ so I still have a hard time adjusting to being an out member of the church.
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