Ricky Martin Has Some Thoughts About Normalizing Open Relationships

Ricky Martin says he wants to do his part in normalizing what it means for gay men to be in open relationships, as per his new interview with Vulture.

In his new feature with the magazine, the Latin heartthrob opened up about how sex plays a part in his role as Gianni Versace's longtime partner, Antonio D’Amico, on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, which airs on Wednesdays at 10 PM on FX. During their 15 years together, the pair had an open relationship and the pop star is hoping that the plotline helps enlighten the misunderstandings around these kinds of set-ups. 

 "I want to normalize relationships like this," Martin told Vulture. "It's good for the world; it’s good for me as a gay man with kids. It’s important that we shed some light on power couples like this."

Elsewhere in the feature, Martin spoke in depth about a scene in the series premiere when the FBI is interrogating D'Amico about his relationship with Versace. "It was a very excruciating scene for me. I mean, this guy was opening every door that was a secret from Gianni's and Antonio's relationship. I'm talking about bringing men into our lives. I'm talking about bringing escorts. That exposure is very heavy," Martin explained. "[But] the story, once again, needs to be told, for people to see the level of unity between these two. The level of commitment after 15 years. The level of security… and trust between them is so solid."

"[They're] just two very self-secure men that are completely in love with each other, that trust each other to the maximum level," he continued.

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