Lukas Gage.Photo: Rich Fury/GettyLukas Gagerevealed what his mom really thinks of his sex scenes.In an interview withVarietypublished Thursday, the 27-year-old actor sharedhis mom’s thoughtsafter he appeared inthat bold momentin season 1 ofThe White Lotusand provided another memorable scene in the first part of Netflix’s recently-released fourth season ofYou.“She says, ‘That’s a great ass. Get that money. Get that bag and be committed,'” he told the outlet.“My mom’s cool. She’s like a cool little hippie lady,” he continued. “With nudity, I think we both share sort of a European vibe.Last month, Gage opened up to PEOPLE about how “it would be a disservice to never see” unapologetic sex positivity on screen.Courtesy of NetflixFor him, “really good writing and fully formed characters [means] their sexuality and their sex life are a part of that,” Gage explained. “I think we’re entering an era of just truthful storytelling and authenticity. … So I’m okay with it. I’m here for it.“In developing the “very layered” and “very complicated” role of Adam Pratt withYoucreators/executive producersSera GambleandGreg Berlanti, he explained that “it was really important for us to not kink-shame ever and [to] be sex-positive.“A manipulative and entitled social climber engaged to Lady Phoebe (Tilly Keeper), Adam quickly makes an impression on fans in episode 2 of the new season when he rudely berates a waiter in public, only for the power dynamic to take a sharp turn.Gage explained that Adam’s quest for dominance “transfers into his personal life and his sexuality” when he and the waiter sneak off together and engage in what the kink community refers to as “water sports” or a “golden shower.““We’re never making fun of anyone’s kinks or anything. It’s a part of him,” added Gage. “I think there are underlying reasons for everyone’s likes and kinks.“Bret LemkeTheEuphoriaalum’s own sexuality has been the topic of speculation — and criticism — in the past, previously telling one fan accusing him of queer-baiting that"u dont know my alphabet.“Now Gage told PEOPLE: “I understand the importance of representation in everyone’s voices. And as I’m becoming more of a public figure, I’m figuring out how to navigate where public and private intersect.“For me,” he explained, “there are just some areas in my life that I don’t want to shout out to the world on anyone’s accord but my own.“In a recent episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show, celebrity hairstylistChris Appletonrecently confirmed that he isdatingGage. They made theirred carpet debutat aVanity Fairand TikTok event last week.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.All four seasons ofYouare now streaming on Netflix.
Lukas Gage.Photo: Rich Fury/Getty
Lukas Gagerevealed what his mom really thinks of his sex scenes.In an interview withVarietypublished Thursday, the 27-year-old actor sharedhis mom’s thoughtsafter he appeared inthat bold momentin season 1 ofThe White Lotusand provided another memorable scene in the first part of Netflix’s recently-released fourth season ofYou.“She says, ‘That’s a great ass. Get that money. Get that bag and be committed,'” he told the outlet.“My mom’s cool. She’s like a cool little hippie lady,” he continued. “With nudity, I think we both share sort of a European vibe.Last month, Gage opened up to PEOPLE about how “it would be a disservice to never see” unapologetic sex positivity on screen.Courtesy of NetflixFor him, “really good writing and fully formed characters [means] their sexuality and their sex life are a part of that,” Gage explained. “I think we’re entering an era of just truthful storytelling and authenticity. … So I’m okay with it. I’m here for it.“In developing the “very layered” and “very complicated” role of Adam Pratt withYoucreators/executive producersSera GambleandGreg Berlanti, he explained that “it was really important for us to not kink-shame ever and [to] be sex-positive.“A manipulative and entitled social climber engaged to Lady Phoebe (Tilly Keeper), Adam quickly makes an impression on fans in episode 2 of the new season when he rudely berates a waiter in public, only for the power dynamic to take a sharp turn.Gage explained that Adam’s quest for dominance “transfers into his personal life and his sexuality” when he and the waiter sneak off together and engage in what the kink community refers to as “water sports” or a “golden shower.““We’re never making fun of anyone’s kinks or anything. It’s a part of him,” added Gage. “I think there are underlying reasons for everyone’s likes and kinks.“Bret LemkeTheEuphoriaalum’s own sexuality has been the topic of speculation — and criticism — in the past, previously telling one fan accusing him of queer-baiting that"u dont know my alphabet.“Now Gage told PEOPLE: “I understand the importance of representation in everyone’s voices. And as I’m becoming more of a public figure, I’m figuring out how to navigate where public and private intersect.“For me,” he explained, “there are just some areas in my life that I don’t want to shout out to the world on anyone’s accord but my own.“In a recent episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show, celebrity hairstylistChris Appletonrecently confirmed that he isdatingGage. They made theirred carpet debutat aVanity Fairand TikTok event last week.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.All four seasons ofYouare now streaming on Netflix.
Lukas Gagerevealed what his mom really thinks of his sex scenes.
In an interview withVarietypublished Thursday, the 27-year-old actor sharedhis mom’s thoughtsafter he appeared inthat bold momentin season 1 ofThe White Lotusand provided another memorable scene in the first part of Netflix’s recently-released fourth season ofYou.
“She says, ‘That’s a great ass. Get that money. Get that bag and be committed,'” he told the outlet.
“My mom’s cool. She’s like a cool little hippie lady,” he continued. “With nudity, I think we both share sort of a European vibe.
Last month, Gage opened up to PEOPLE about how “it would be a disservice to never see” unapologetic sex positivity on screen.
Courtesy of Netflix
For him, “really good writing and fully formed characters [means] their sexuality and their sex life are a part of that,” Gage explained. “I think we’re entering an era of just truthful storytelling and authenticity. … So I’m okay with it. I’m here for it.”
In developing the “very layered” and “very complicated” role of Adam Pratt withYoucreators/executive producersSera GambleandGreg Berlanti, he explained that “it was really important for us to not kink-shame ever and [to] be sex-positive.”
A manipulative and entitled social climber engaged to Lady Phoebe (Tilly Keeper), Adam quickly makes an impression on fans in episode 2 of the new season when he rudely berates a waiter in public, only for the power dynamic to take a sharp turn.
Gage explained that Adam’s quest for dominance “transfers into his personal life and his sexuality” when he and the waiter sneak off together and engage in what the kink community refers to as “water sports” or a “golden shower.”
“We’re never making fun of anyone’s kinks or anything. It’s a part of him,” added Gage. “I think there are underlying reasons for everyone’s likes and kinks.”
Bret Lemke
TheEuphoriaalum’s own sexuality has been the topic of speculation — and criticism — in the past, previously telling one fan accusing him of queer-baiting that"u dont know my alphabet.”
Now Gage told PEOPLE: “I understand the importance of representation in everyone’s voices. And as I’m becoming more of a public figure, I’m figuring out how to navigate where public and private intersect.
“For me,” he explained, “there are just some areas in my life that I don’t want to shout out to the world on anyone’s accord but my own.”
In a recent episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show, celebrity hairstylistChris Appletonrecently confirmed that he isdatingGage. They made theirred carpet debutat aVanity Fairand TikTok event last week.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
All four seasons ofYouare now streaming on Netflix.
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