In his memoir In Gad We Trust, Josh brushed off the implication that the 2017 film was intended to feature Disney’s “first-ever gay character” despite a brief scene in which his character, LeFou, was seen dancing with another man.

The Beauty and the Beast remake was a standout for its best original moments like giving Belle’s mom a backstory and Beast’s new original song “Evermore.” However, the Disney live-action remake received controversy when Gaston’s sidekick,

Josh Gad, in his new memoir, reflects on the commotion made about his character in 2017's 'Beauty and the Beast' having what was dubbed an 'exclusively gay moment.' The actor says the bit was supposed to be 'harmless enough,