Fool Me Once star Richard Armitage opens up about ‘physical, violent’ homophobic bullying

Richard Armitage (Image: Instagram/richardcarmitage)

Actor Richard Armitage has spoken out about the homophobic bullying he endured as a child and its lasting impact on his life.

In an interview with The Times published yesterday (18 August), the 53-year-old star of The Hobbit and Spooks shared details of his experiences growing up near Leicester.

Armitage disclosed that the bullying began when he was just four years old, triggered by his interest in song and dance. “It was physical, violent and verbal,” he said, describing how the persecution continued through both primary and secondary school.

The actor revealed that his peers seemed to identify his sexuality before he did. “They probably knew before I did, which I think is also quite sad,” Armitage said. He also recounted a conversation with his mother

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