Fans of CW’s The Vampire Diaries will recognize Australian-Zimbabwean Rick Cosnett for his recurring role as Dr. Wesley Maxfield, which ran for 12 episodes from 2013 to 2014. Cosnett then joined another CW show, The Flash, playing the lead role of Eddie Thawne. Rick’s incredible acting quickly made him a fan favorite. Unfortunately for Flash fans, Cosnett’s character didn’t last as long as they would have liked because he perished in the Season 1 finale.
Meanwhile, his fans got to see their favorite superhero in action again as an FBI analyst on ABC’s new show, Quantico. However, his “openly gay” role somehow surprised his fans.
Judging by the originality of the gay scenes, it’s hard to believe this role is Cosnett’s first gay role. As always with actors who have just portrayed gay roles, Cosnett fans can’t help but wonder if it’s possible their superhero ex could be gay in real life.
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Curious fans went ahead to search over Cosnett’s past dating experiences and we think you’re one of them, which is why you’re here. Follow along as we try to explore facts about Cosnett’s personal life which could mean he’s a gay or straight man.
Rick Cosnett Gay
As well as being openly gay, Cosnett’s Quantum character, Elias Harper is described as very funny, savvy, and bright-witted. A former defense attorney, he was brilliantly recruited by Quantico as an FBI analyst. Harper always likes to be right, but is somehow sweet and kind-hearted.
To properly answer the big question, it most likely has to be that Cosnett is NOT gay, and we have facts that could prove it. We stumbled upon Flare.com’s interview with Cosnett in 2014, and Briony Smith did well to ask her a few questions about her love for women.
When asked what he likes to see in a woman, Cosnett said he loves it when a woman wears what’s natural to her. He also revealed that his celebrity has a crush on Emmy-winning actress Toni Collette. A gay man would be unlikely to have a woman as a crush, don’t you think?
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Rick Cosnett Married/Girlfriend/Wife
While being in a relationship with a woman would make it even more believable that Cosnett isn’t gay, this information is unfortunately hidden from the public, as Cosnett seems to be private when it comes to his romantic life. However, the fact that the women who have been in his life are not known does not make him gay.
Interestingly, Rick is a romantic. When flare.com asked her, it was impossible for her to live without saying “Love” to her.
We all hope he tones down his intimacy and gives us a glimpse into his romantic life. Until then, there’s not enough reason to call Cosnett a gay man, just because he played a gay role.
