Years ago, if a straight actor wanted to play gay, it was easy. He'd loosen his wrists, wear silly expressions and campy clothes, and mince back and forth across the stage. Thank God times have changed. We've learned that gay people don't fit the stereotype, and now actors have to look to subtler nuances to convey the essence of their character.

Nobody does this better than Eric Stonestreet, who just won an Emmy for his portrayal of Cam in Modern Family. He threw away the tired old convention of gay=effeminate, and as a result I'll bet you can't tell which of these photos are Cam and which are the hetero actor out of character.

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Answers: OMG, I can't tell either! Congrats to the brilliant Mr. Stonestreet on his Emmy win, and for finally demolishing those tired stereotypes once and for all.