http://www.shewired.com/box-office/2011/11/20/ally-sheedy-lesbian-mom-daughter-lgbtqi-youth-homelessness
80’s and art house movie iconic actress Ally Sheedy is a favorite of many for her memorable roles in The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and High Art.
And while she’s not a lesbian (sorry, gals), Sheedy is a dedicated ally and activist who was born that way. As it happens, both her mother, civil-rights activist Charlotte Sheedy, and daughter, Rebecca, are gay.
Sheedy spoke with Sarah Toce of The Seattle Lesbian about her work with The Ali Forney Center to combt LGBTQI youth homelessness and her commitment to fighting for equal rights.
Sheedy explained, “100% I do feel like I have a social responsibility. I feel that if you are a well-known person and you have a voice to bring attention to something, it’s nothing but honorable to do so. I specifically have my heart in the LGBTQI cause and a lot of it is very personal. I feel obligated to do this work but, at the same time, it’s a pleasure.
And it’s not all politics