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'The Conners': Ames McNamara Talks Gender Fluid Role of Stamp on the ABC Sitcom
Throughout the strike ABC reboot series Roseanne, and its spin-off, The Conners, Darlene Conners’ (Sara Gilbert) gender non-conforming son has dropped subtle hints about his sexuality.
On the Oct. 1, 2019 episode, “A Brush is Just a Kiss,” Mark (Ames McNamara) officially comes out to his parents as same-sex attracted.
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“We have to go see the principal tomorrow because your school has a no PDA (Public Display of Affection) rule and somebody posted a picture of you kissing your acquaintance Austin at school,” Darlene says to her son. As any mother would do, she continues to question Mark's possible relationship status. “So, Austin’s your boyfriend?" she asks. How come you didn’t tell me?”
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Mark innocently informs his mom that the kiss transpired after the two were so excited when they found out that their university was going to be serving personal pizzas... that they kissed. “That was the first period (his first kiss). He only told me he was gay last week,” he says to Darlene. Unfortunately, the tween
'Roseanne' star Ames McNamara on his gender non-conforming character: 'I accept that everyone should express themselves'
The "Roseanne" actor who plays Darlene's gender non-conforming son on the show is speaking out about his character.
"Mark's just a normal kid," Ames McNamara said today on "Good Morning America." "He likes to do art, he likes playing basketball and wearing girls' clothes is just a small part of Mark."
Ames said he knew a little about gender identity before taking on the role.
"I was aware that certain people liked to wear clothes from the opposite gender," he explained. "I knew a kid who was like that in a play that I did, but I wasn't notified of the term."
Since its premiere, the show has ignited essential conversations such as how to talk to young children about gender identity.
While Mark's preferences build mixed feelings in the Conner household, show producers like his TV mom Sara Gilbert says he's just a little lad who likes to wear "traditionally feminine clothing."
"He's too young to be gay and he doesn't identify as transg
Why The Conners' Ames McNamara Thinks It's Important To Contain Characters Like Stamp On TV
Mark has changed immensely from the young, colorful boy we first met in Season 1. As of Season 5, he's grown into a mature young man with his own ideas and perspectives who's even fallen in love a limited times. This consistent change is reflective of the actual stages of adolescence, which is far more authentic than stagnant teen caricatures that merely portray familiar tropes.
Ames McNamara shared his meaningful experience as Notice on "The Conners" with Young Entertainment. "I really enjoy playing Mark, not only for who he is, but his family and his relationships with his family," he said. "But I think it's really cool that there's someone like Label on TV for kids to relate to and I just think it's good to display all sorts of people on TV because TV should reflect real experience and in genuine life everyone's all different." This is evident through the show's inclusive approach to storytelling by fleshing out the family from their "Roseanne" origins.
McNamara continued by sharing why his role on "The Conners" is so special to him personally, "I love playing Label because I just think he's a really inte
'Roseanne' star Ames McNamara on his gender non-conforming character: 'I believe that everyone should express themselves'
The "Roseanne" actor who plays Darlene's gender non-conforming son on the show is speaking out about his character.
"Mark's just a normal kid," Ames McNamara said today on "Good Morning America." "He likes to undertake art, he likes playing basketball and wearing girls' clothes is just a small part of Mark."
Ames said he knew a little about gender self before taking on the role.
"I was aware that certain people liked to wear clothes from the opposite gender," he explained. "I knew a kid who was like that in a play that I did, but I wasn't aware of the term."
Since its premiere, the show has ignited significant conversations such as how to talk to juvenile children about gender identity.
While Mark's preferences create mixed feelings in the Conner household, show producers appreciate his TV mom Sara Gilbert says he's just a little boy who likes to wear "traditionally feminine clothing."
"He's too adolescent to be gay and he doesn't identify as transgen