So if you haven't heard by now, actor Anthony Rapp spoke out last week and alleged that Kevin Spacey attempted to sexually assault him when Rapp was 14. The 'House of Cards' star put out a statement shortly after, in which he apologized for his actions while simultaneously coming out as a homosexual.

Here are portions of his statement below:

"...If I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.

This story has encouraged me to address other things about my life. I know that there are stories out there about me and that some have been fueled by the fact that I have been so protective of my privacy.
As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women. I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life, and I choose now to live as a gay man..."

Now, here's the problem. While I'm glad Kevin Spacey is able to fully and unequivocally come out as a gay man, the fact that he told the entire world in the same statement where he apologized for an attempted act of pedophilia is super problematic.

Even in this day and age, people all around the world still harbor hateful and incorrect stereotypes about gay people, including that they are inherently inclined to pedophilia. That's why I have such a problem with the implications of Spacey's statement.

The situation between Kevin Spacey and Anthony Rapp more than 30 years ago and Spacey's current sexual preferences have little to do with each other. In effect, it comes across to me that Spacey is using his homosexuality as an excuse for his advances on a 14-year-old boy.

Even though there have been consequences for Spacey, (Season 6 of his hit Netflix series 'House of Cards' was suspended and he has faced much criticism), the societal implications of this story will undoubtedly confirm many peoples' biases about and inflame hatred against the LGBT community.

It is perfectly okay for Spacey to make a statement about his sexuality. But he should've done it separately from his apology to Rapp; lumping the two ideas is inherently dicey and dangerous.

If those in the LGBTQ+ community and allies want to spread more acceptance to those who may be skeptical or bigoted, this is certainly not the way to go. Careful consideration of statements like this must be of the utmost importance.

At the end of the day, the whole controversy was poorly handled and grossly inconsiderate to those who have dealt with discriminatory prejudices in their lives, and celebrities should tread lightly when dealing with such topics.