Julianna Margulies Defends Her Portrayal Of Queer 'Morning Show' Character - HuffPost

Her portrayal of Laura Peterson, a veteran news anchor who was once fired for being a lesbian and begins a romantic relationship with Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon), has stirred conversation among viewers who feel queer roles are best played by actors who identify as LGBTQ in real life.

Margulies is, of course, one of many stars to chime in on the discourse over casting actors who may not identify as LGBTQ in queer roles

Darren Criss, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of gay serial killer Andrew Cunanan in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” said in 2018 that he will no longer play queer characters in order to make space for LGBTQ actors in the industry

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month, “Morning Show” showrunner Kerry Ehrin revealed that she’d considered casting a queer actor as Laura