For the record, Dustin Lance Black is not mad with Sam Smith over the singer’s Oscar acceptance speech snafu.
Sam Smith Actually Made 2 Unfortunate Remarks About Gay Oscar Winners Last Night
Daley took to Twitter on Monday (Feb. 29) to really clear the air and clarify his statements before, saying that he was only trying to be funny — “in defense of history.”
Well this has proven to be a lively day on Twitter. From humor to anger. The former my intent… in defense of history. Much love to all.
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) February 29, 2016
Black followed up, explaining his comment from earlier that if Smith doesn’t know who he is “it may be time to stop texting my fiancé.” He said that Smith and his fiancé, British Olympian Tom Daley, are pals and text.
Sam Smith Responds to Oscars Controversy: ‘My Point Was To Shine Light on LGBT Community’
“Thus my surprise Sam took me for a closet case!” he added. “Feel free to laugh.”
Dear Internet: @TomDaley1994 and @samsmithworld are pals. They text. Thus my surprise Sam took me for a closet case! Feel free to laugh.
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) February 29, 2016
While accepting his Academy Award on Sunday night Smith had erroneously claimed he may be the first openly gay Oscar winner, which he learned later is untrue. Black, as well as Elton John and Melissa Etheridge, are also in that club.
The “Writing’s On The Wall” singer later responded to the fact checkers, saying, “My point was to shine some light on the LGBT community who I love so dearly.”
