Catching Feelings with Gavin MacIntosh

The Fosters is building a reputation for pushing boundaries on TV and we’re loving every bit of it. A couple of weeks ago, the show shook up the Internet in the best way with the youngest same-sex kiss in TV history. We caught up with Gavin MacIntosh, who plays one half of the fan-shipped couple “Jonnor” (that’s Jude and Connor, for the uninitiated) to talk about the big kiss.

“It has been a very positive experience,” he confirmed. “Any negatives we have received, are minor, compared to the important impact it has had on so many people. The Fosters fans are very loyal, and I am grateful for their support over the last two seasons.”

We also asked Gavin what fans can look forward to in tomorrow night’s finale. “Connor will suffer consequences by his actions, and over the next few episodes we will learn what happened and how this event will affect Jude and Connors relationship. Connors dad will definitely not be happy.” We can barely wait for the episode to air! We took the opportunity to ask Gavin some of our favorite, emotional questions. That’s right: We invited Gavin for a round of Catching Feelings. Just in case you don’t know, Catching Feelings, is a series in which we ask our favorite male celebrities to get all kinds of sensitive with us and open up about what makes their hearts do backflips, of both the good and bad variety.

HG: What do you consider a romantic gesture? 

GM: A great smile and genuine kindness

HG: What makes you earnestly happy? 

Being with people that I love – family and friends.

HG: What makes you irrationally angry? 

GM: Discrimination and negative judgments based on a person’s race, sex, religion or sexual orientation.

HG: What gets you misty-eyed: Is the a movie, song or video that just gets you in the heart?

GM: When I think about my grandparents passing, I am very close to them.

HG: Is there an era from the past that you yearn for? 

GM: The 80’s. That era seems filled with good times man. I also love the period of music.

HG: What hurts your feelings?

GM: When people lie

HG: How do you handle those emotions? 

I either skateboard or exercise to relieve and resolve those emotions

HG: Can you describe what it feels like to fall in love?

GM: BLISS. When I wake up and the other person is the first thing that crosses my mind and the thought of them immediately makes me smile.

HG: Do you have a favorite childhood memory? 

GM: My first season of soccer when I was 6

HG: What causes you the greatest anxiety? 

GM: Failure and disappointing those I respect