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Muri Assunção

Dan Levy recalls dealing with homophobic jokes during early days as MTV host

Dan Levy is opening up about the homophobia he faced during his early days in the entertainment industry.

The multi-Emmy-winning actor, director and producer of “Schitt’s Creek” is often celebrated for his work and how he has helped LGBTQ youth across the world to feel recognized, inspired, and empowered.

But when he first started out in television — as a co-host on MTV Canada’s “The After Show”— he “didn’t feel particularly free” to be an out-and-proud member of the LGBTQ community.

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