WILSON CRUZ SMOKING TV

And this idea that we are all interconnected, and that we should see ourselves in people that are even vastly different than ourselves in order to find commonalities in that and to work from there in order to succeed, that all came from Star Trek. That really forms the way that I thought we, as people, should be moving towards. So a lot of my views of the world came from things I experienced and was exposed to on television, and a lot of that I owe to Star Trek, especially in reference to this multicultural Utopian ideal.

WILSON CRUZ SMOKING TV

I spent a lot of time in front of the TV because one parent worked nights, and my mom worked really late days, and I was the oldest of three kids. Among the many Star Trek fans out there is Wilson Cruz.ĭuring a 2017 interview with, Wilson Cruz spoke to the personal relevance and importance of being in Star Trek, particularly as one half of the first openly gay couple in the series' long history. It's an idealistic view of the future, one that comes from our past and continues to speak to the present and (hopefully) the future.

Even when the special effects are cheesy, the dialogue is hokey, or some of the performances are wonky, it speaks to the promise of a brighter future, filled with positivity, prosperity, and inclusivity. There's a reason why the franchise continues to resonate with people - across multiple generations - for over 50 years. Star Trek holds a special place in the hearts of TV lovers everywhere. Being On Star Trek: Discovery Holds A Special Connection To Wilson Cruz’s Childhood

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