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Despite his public image, Pascal's personal background adds complexity to the narrative. At around 50 years old, he's often depicted in media as embodying youthful masculinity and emotional openness, which are qualities highly valued by younger audiences. Yet, Pascal is openly gay, and many argue that the idealized "masculine" image projected onto him is a carefully curated facade, rooted in modern ideals of positive masculinity—characterized by emotional vulnerability, sensitivity, and the absence of toxic traits.