Many spectators believe that the characteristics of the actors’ characters reflect their true personalities. Therefore, it is common for celebrities to be identified with their on-screen persona. The same situation occurred with the American actor Shawn Wayans.

After portraying Ray Wilkins in Scary Movie, a character who appeared to be a closeted homosexual, Shawn was assumed to be homosexual in real life. In addition, his lack of relationship information since 2008, when he separated from his baby’s mother, fueled rumors of his orientation.

Ray Wilkins, portrayed by Shawn Wayans, exuded gay vibes.

Wayans portrayed Ray Wilkins in the parody film Scary Movie, released in 2000. Although his sexual orientation was never explicitly stated, many believed he was a closeted homosexual.

During one locker room scenario, Ray chose to appear homosexual. When changing his shirt, he inquired of his acquaintance whether the yellow vest he was wearing made him appear homosexual. In response to his friend’s negative response, he twisted the bottom of his vest inside out and over to expose his pectoral and asked if this was the solution.

In another scene, before getting physical, he asked his girlfriend Brenda to don men’s attire.

As if that weren’t sufficient evidence, Ray also supported one of his male acquaintances. He brought him flowers, ran his bathwater, and even spent sleepless nights by his side.

In essence, the film portrayed Ray as a man who claimed to be heterosexual but behaved homosexually. And, as a result of this portrayal, many believed Wayans was homosexual as well.

Shawn and Ursula Alberto, his baby mama, Have Three Children.

Wayans’ long-term relationship is one fact that dispels the rumors that he is homosexual. He was with fitness expert Ursula Alberto. They remained together from 1999 to 2008, although they never married.

Their relationship has produced three offspring.

Laila, the first child of their relationship, was born in 1999. The second child, Ilia, was born in 2002, followed by Marlon Wayans in 2004. Four years after the birth of their last child, the couple divorced.

Since his breakup with his baby’s mother, the Little Man actor has not been in a public relationship.

Shawn Wayans Is Not Homosexual, Brother Says

Wayans’ performance in the film Scary Movie led many to speculate that he was homosexual.

However, he was not the only one caught up in the whirlwind of allegations. His younger sibling, Scary Movie actor Marlon Wayans, was also speculated to be homosexual. In 2010, Marlon was seen departing a club with a transgender person, which prompted the rumors.

Marlon responded to the question regarding his and his brother’s orientation via Twitter.

He denied the allegations and maintained that he and his brother were both heterosexual.

In addition, the actor disclosed his relationship status and dispelled the gay allegations once more in 2015.

During an interview with the gay hosts of Radio 99.7, RJs Fernando and Greg, Shawn disclosed that he was courting a nurse.

When asked if he was the one who always paid on dates, he disclosed that his fiancée occasionally treated him because she was doing well in her career.

However, that was the extent of his relationship discussion. We can likely put the Shawn Wayans’s homosexuality rumors to bed for the time being. Without concrete evidence, it is generally disapproved to speculate on someone’s orientation.

Where is Shawn Wayans at Present?

As of August 2021, Wayans is currently on tour. In January, he took to Instagram to publicize the dates and locations for his Shawn Wayans Comedy Tour.

His final performance is scheduled for August 8, 2021, at the San Jose Improv in San Jose, California.

He announced his comedy tour after the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States were alleviated.

According to his caption, it appears that the comedian was set to resume his tour. He urged the audience to come out and have a good time.