I definitely do not think that Jake chose the role in Jarhead based on any feelings that he had to prove his masculinity after Brokeback Mountain. I think that Jake chose the role in Jarhead for the same reason he chose the role in Brokeback Mountain: the film had a meaningful message expressed through an excellent storyline. Heath probably chose the role for Casanova because the film was big budget and based on a historical legend. Again, I do not think that either of these actors chose these uber-masculine roles based on a need to prove their own masculinity after filming Brokeback Mountain.
These heartthrob actors would not have agreed to be in an independent film about two bisexual men if they felt it would taint their masculinity in any way. So many famous actors turned down roles in BM for that very reason, like Mark Wahlberg Joaquin Phoenix, and Matt Damon.
Regarding Jake’s assertions about not being gay, I don’t think there is any thing wrong with him correcting any such rumors. Again, if he felt any discomfort about being associated with homosexuality/bisexuality he would not have taken the role in the first place.
Regarding the fact that Heath Ledger had an affair with Michelle Williams on set, maybe they just fell in love. It would be jumping to conclusions to assume that the started seeing her just so he could prove how straight he was.
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