Pedro Pascal, a Hollywood heartthrob with an even bigger heart for the LGBTQ+ community, just became the latest target of anti-trans campaigner Posie Parker’s never-ending rage spiral. But as usual, queer Twitter wasn’t having it—and came through swinging.
Parker, known off the internet as Kellie-Jay Keen Minshull, tried her luck on X (formerly Twitter) by accusing Pascal of getting too “gropey” with his Fantastic Four co-star Vanessa Kirby. The duo, who play on-screen spouses Reed Richards and Sue Storm, were seen in a promotional clip exchanging a hug, a hip touch, and some arm-holding—the kind of harmless, if not sweet, gestures you see at literally every Hollywood event.
But Parker, hell-bent on finding sin where there is softness, captioned the video with the now infamous: “He never gets the anxiety gropes around men, does he?!” She must have thought she was clever. She was not.
Twitter Dragged Parker So Fast Her Wig Spun
Not only did fans immediately remind Parker that Pascal is famously touchy with everyone—men included—they came with receipts. One user posted a montage of Pascal embracing, kissing, and clutching male co-stars and friends, commenting: “He’s hands-on with everyone. Maybe you’re the weirdo…” That particular read garnered over 21,000 likes. Ouch.
Vanessa Kirby, for her part, has previously been seen initiating physical contact with Pascal, even tenderly stroking his neck during interviews—part of a mutual bond the actors share. She’s called him “one of the greatest loves of her life,” which, frankly, is a statement Parker should’ve taken as her cue to exit stage right.
“Right-wingers keep trying to make Pedro Pascal seem creepy,” one fan wrote. “Meanwhile, Vanessa Kirby strokes his hands like they’re married off-screen, too.” Another added, “We have to stop demonizing a man who genuinely has no ill will towards anybody.”
Pascal’s History of Queer Love
This isn’t the first time Pascal’s affectionate nature has triggered outrage among anti-LGBTQ+ voices. Earlier this year, the actor got dragged simply for hugging longtime bestie Sarah Paulson on the red carpet. Apparently, touching your friend’s shoulder is now an act of war in the culture wars.
Let’s be clear: Pascal isn’t just a queer ally in passing. He’s the real deal. With a trans sister he openly supports, he’s used his platform to denounce transphobic voices like JK Rowling and uplift the community, even donning a “Protect the Dolls” shirt—a not-so-subtle show of love for the trans femme community.
What Parker and her followers keep missing is that Pascal’s brand of masculinity is one rooted in compassion, warmth, and deep connection. That kind of love can’t be undone by a cropped clip and a bitter caption.
Who’s Posie Parker Anyway?
Parker, who proudly peddles slogans like “a woman is an adult human female,” is known for her aggressive campaigns against trans rights. She first gained notoriety in 2018 for misgendering the trans daughter of charity leader Susie Green and making violent references online. Since then, she’s made a career out of being loudly wrong, founding her own anti-trans group and organizing inflammatory protests worldwide.
Last year, regulators in New Zealand ruled that labeling her an “anti-trans activist” was entirely accurate. And when your whole brand gets legally certified as hateful, maybe it’s time to log off.
Why It Matters to Us
Pascal’s consistent support for the trans community, especially in an industry that often prefers silent allies, is no small deal. In a world where trans folks—especially trans women—are vilified for just existing, watching a straight, cis man be openly affectionate, compassionate, and unbothered is a healing sight.
Let’s not pretend that Parker’s attacks are isolated. They’re part of a wider, deeply dangerous pattern of targeting public allies to discourage support for trans rights. But as this latest debacle shows, the queer internet is organized, informed, and ready to fight back—with love, receipts, and a little bit of sass.
Keep being you, Pedro. The dolls got your back.