This Transgender Actress Caused A Huge Internet Uproar After Dressing Up As Crucified Jesus In A Parade
Warning: gory but fake photos ahead!
1. Transgender actress and model Viviany Beleboni became the center of a big controversy after a gay pride event in São Paulo on June 7.
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2. In preparation for the event, Beleboni asked FX artist Dennis Dal Ballo to do her makeup to simulate Christ’s crucifixion wounds.
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3. Del Ballo posted some really intense shots of the makeup to his Facebook.
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4. According to Brazilian news outlet O Globo, Beleboni appeared crucified on a parade float in order to call attention to what LGBT people suffer in Brazil, drawing parallels to Jesus’ suffering on the cross.
The sign above Beleboni’s cross read: “Enough of homophobia.”
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5. Prominent local pastor Marco Feliciano posted this photo questioning whether her protest went too far because it included religion.
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6. Feliciano wrote:
Images that contradict, harm, and hurt:
Do you think it’s right to do this. It’s freedom of speech isn’t it?
Is it right to mock faith at the door of a church?
Is it right to have Jesus do a gay kiss?
Is it right to insert a crucifix in my anus?
Is it right to sexualize Catholic symbols?
But I can’t say I’m against it. That makes me intolerant right?
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7. However, other Facebook pages have sprung up supporting Beleboni and her right to free speech.
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8. This is also not the first time crucifixion imagery has been used in mainstream media in Brazil.
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9. As recently as 2012, sports magazine Placar featured famous footballer Neymar crucified on the cover.
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10. Fashion spreads have featured models in the pose.
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11. And back in 2001, Placar also did it with soccer player Marcelinho Carioca.
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Staff Writer, Texan
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