How Well Do You Know Ian McKellen And His Relationships Quiz

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10 Questions | Updated: Oct 08, 2024
1. Who is Ian McKellen’s most well-known best friend and frequent co-star?

Michael Gambon
Patrick Stewart
Hugh Jackman
Derek Jacobi
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How Well Do You Know Ian McKellen and His Relationships Quiz
Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated actors of our time, is equally renowned for his advocacy, friendships, and personal connections. Whether it's his deep friendships with fellow actors or the way he champions LGBTQ+ rights, McKellen's life off-... see more
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2. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are famous for their public displays of affection. How did they solidify their friendship?

Working together in the X-Men films
Performing together in Waiting for Godot
Touring with Shakespearean plays
Meeting at an LGBTQ+ advocacy event
3. Ian McKellen came out publicly in 1988. What major relationship event in his personal life followed soon after?

He got married
He entered a long-term relationship with Sean Mathias
He rekindled a romance with an ex
He became an LGBTQ+ rights advocate
4. Ian McKellen once dated a schoolteacher named Brian Taylor. What is the best-known reason for their breakup?

A career conflict
Public pressure
Taylor wanted a family, but McKellen did not
They grew apart
5. Who did Ian McKellen frequently attend red carpet events with, leading to rumors of a romantic relationship, despite them only being friends?

Stephen Fry
Elijah Wood
Orlando Bloom
Rupert Everett
6. Ian McKellen’s longtime relationship with director Sean Mathias was complicated by what factor?

Their differing opinions on marriage
Mathias’s professional jealousy
McKellen’s busy acting schedule
McKellen’s public coming out
7. How has Ian McKellen described his relationship with his parents, especially regarding their reaction to his sexuality?

They were very accepting
They never knew, as he came out after they passed
They were distant and cold
They were confused but supportive
8. McKellen has openly discussed his platonic love and deep friendship with which fellow Lord of the Rings actor?

Viggo Mortensen
Sean Astin
Elijah Wood
Orlando Bloom
9. Ian McKellen’s long-term relationship with Sean Mathias has been characterized by ups and downs. What key factor helped them remain friends after their romantic split?

Working on professional projects together
Avoiding public confrontations
Mutual respect for their past relationship
Time spent apart
10. Ian McKellen has said that being open about his relationships and sexuality helped him form closer bonds with which group of people?

His family
His acting peers
LGBTQ+ youth
His fans

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