It is apparent that both Gyllenhaal and Ledger felt uncomfortable playing gay characters. I think that their both playing extremely masculine roles around the time of the release of Brokeback Mountain shows their attempt to defer any accusations of them being homosexuals. I do not know that I would go so far as to say that Ledger’s affair with his co-star was a deliberate act to “prove” to the world that he was not gay, but I’m sure that he did not put up a fight when the press covered the story.
As for my thoughts on their actions, I do not think it was necessary for them to defend their actions. I do not find their sexual orientation relevant to my respect for them as actors. In fact, I almost respect them more knowing that they are such versatile actors. I find it upsetting that both Gyllenhaal and Ledger even felt the need to defend their actions, but I understand why they did so. 
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