Nick Offerman, the 53-year-old actor, recently won the Independent Spirit Award for best supporting performance in a new scripted series for his role in the apocalyptic HBO drama, The Last of Us. During his acceptance speech, Offerman addressed the homophobic reactions that followed his heart-wrenching episode, 'Long, Long Time.'
He commended HBO for their courage in participating in independent storytelling and emphasized that the episode was not a 'gay story' but a love story. Offerman's passionate response to the hate received a positive reception from the audience, who applauded his stance against discrimination.
