Bautista Advocates for Pride

From his championship tenure in the WWE to his subsequent career as an action personality in major blockbuster films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune, it's quite simple to link wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista with a certain degree of traditional masculinity. However, according to his own admissions, Bautista is far from a mere "meathead," and he possesses no tolerance for any of the outdated beliefs that might otherwise be attributed to a formidable, heterosexual, hypermasculine leading man.

Bautista recently shared an update on Instagram, honoring Pride season by displaying a T-shirt adorned with a rainbow and the declaration "Be You." (Indeed, the garment fits snugly, showcasing his characteristic chest and arm definition so effectively that he could easily enter any LGBTQ+ establishment without an entrance fee, though this observation is purely incidental.)

Specifically, Bautista seized the occasion to express his deep admiration for his mother, Donna Raye, an openly gay woman, who, by his account, imparted all the essential wisdom regarding living life "loud and proud." Furthermore, he has formulated some pointed remarks for anyone who might object to this sentiment.

"My mother's self-assurance was a source of constant pride for me, as she consistently embraced her identity," he conveyed. "Unapologetically bold and proud, defiantly saying 'f you' to anyone who disagreed. Her son took diligent note. EMBRACE YOUR TRUE SELF, BE BOLD, BE PROUD."

He concluded his post with a collection of hashtags relevant to Pride season, alongside ProudSonofaLesbian. His pride is so profound that, in his Men's Health cover feature from the preceding year, he disclosed using a portion of his film earnings to acquire a residence for her in her preferred San Francisco neighborhood.