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Alexander Skarsgård Clarifies Sexuality Amid Rumors

1/20/2026

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Alexander Skarsgård, the actor, addressed speculation about his sexuality in a Variety interview.
Rumors followed Zurich Film Festival comments about his Pillion role as a dominant character in a BDSM relationship.
Skarsgård clarified his focus was on the story, not his personal life, saying, "I don’t know what I was talking about."
He noted an evolving approach to fashion, saying he does not shop for clothes but enjoys the creativity.

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Story summary

Alexander Skarsgård, the actor, addressed speculation about his sexuality in a Variety interview.
Rumors followed Zurich Film Festival comments about his Pillion role as a dominant character in a BDSM relationship.
Skarsgård clarified his focus was on the story, not his personal life, saying, "I don’t know what I was talking about."
He noted an evolving approach to fashion, saying he does not shop for clothes but enjoys the creativity.