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Who's your favourite (celeb) non-sexist man?

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grimbletart · 29/01/2015 13:05

Mine is Andy Murray. He was coached by his mother first and had to defend her against criticism. Now he has Amelie Mauresmo and was criticised by some male players for choosing a woman coach. Now he is through to the Australian Open Final and openly praised her in his post match interview.

“A lot of people have criticised me for working with her but we’ve showed this week that women can be very good coaches as well.

“Madison Keys, who also made the semi-finals here, is also coached by Lindsay Davenport. Hopeful that can keep going."

It was noticeable that when he was presented with his SPOTY trophy in 2013 by Martina Navratilova he called her "the best player in the world" - not the best woman player.

He may be grumpy sometimes on court, but he's put those who denigrate women's tennis in their place.

Kudos Andy Smile

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whatdoesittake48 · 29/01/2015 17:32

Not so sure about David Attenborough as he was a bit lecherous on the Graham Norton show the other night. Was a bit disappointed if I am honest. My fave feministy celeb man is .....ummm. I can't think of any. Will keep trying.

Wannabestepfordwife · 29/01/2015 14:12

Dara O'Briain, Richard Ayoade

AWholeLottaNosy · 29/01/2015 13:59

Scratching my head here. Hmmm Billy Bragg and Paul Heaton ( Beautiful South) both spoke out against Ched Evans.

There must be more ( surely?), but I honestly can't think of any.

linalool · 29/01/2015 13:11

Just came on this thread to say Andy Murray too but see that's who you nominated! great to hear him saying what he did.