Adam Levine: `I can`t hide my straightness`

The 32-year-old Maroon 5 frontman said that he has a very relaxed and open view of sexuality thanks to his younger sibling, although he himself is into the ladies.

“There’s no way to hide my straightness,” he told Out magazine, “but if people didn’t think there was a small chance I was gay, then I wouldn’t be doing my job very well. Look at the best ones, guys whose sexuality was always questioned. Bowie. Jagger. Freddie Mercury. I wouldn’t be the front man of a band if that question hadn’t come up at some point.

“I’m extremely comfortable in my sexuality, so I can think, Oh, that’s a good-looking dude. Acknowledging that someone’s attractive and wanting to f**k a dude are two different things.”

Talking about his brother’s experiences, The Voice mentor said that the best thing a family can do is show their love and support.

“I can singlehandedly dispel any ideas that sexuality is acquired,” he said. “Trust me, you’re born with it. My brother is gay, and we knew when he was two. We all knew.?

“We all really wanted to provide some cushion for him and constantly let him know that it’s OK. A lot of people don’t want their kid to be gay and will fight it at all costs.

“But I’ve got news for you - it’s a losing fucking battle. The more you fight it, the more f***ed-up your kid’s gonna be. You’ve just gotta embrace it from the beginning. That’s the only way to deal with it as a family. Otherwise, you’re just screwing yourself over, and you’re gonna make your kid miserable.”