In a recent Instagram Q&A, Orville Peck – the masked country star answered burning questions about his career, style, and even his gay sexual awakening—which, as it turns out, was sparked by none other than Cyclops, the iconic X-Men superhero.
When asked who was responsible for his gay sexual awakening, Peck answered candidly with a comic book image of Cyclops—also known as Scott Summers—who’s been a staple of the Marvel universe since 1963. Peck’s response included a shrugging emoji, in case anyone found his answer surprising.
It’s worth noting that Peck didn’t pick any of the live-action portrayals of Cyclops from the X-Men films. Instead, he went straight to the source—the animated and comic-book versions of the hero known for his piercing blue eyes and signature red optic blasts.
And honestly, who can blame him? A brooding, muscular leader in a tight superhero suit? Classic gay awakening material.
More Fun Facts from Orville Peck’s Q&A
Beyond his X-Men crush, Peck also shared insights into his career and personal life:
🐴 On album names – He laughed off concerns about running out of horse references for his records, responding with the viral “horse sitting on a porch” meme.
🎭 On his Cabaret run – He’ll be performing in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club from March 31 to July 20.
👕 On his dazzling outfits – They’re designed by Catherine Hahn, who’s also worked with Lil Nas X, Post Malone, and Sierra Ferrell.
🛹 On skateboarding – He posted a pic of himself skating but admitted, “Wrists too important.”
🌳 On what kind of tree he’d be – He hilariously answered with a meme from Drop Dead Gorgeous that says, “Dogwood.”
🐶 On saying “howdy” – He responded with a picture of his dog, captioned simply: “Howdy.”
From his childhood comic-book crushes to his Broadway dreams, Orville Peck remains one of the most unique and intriguing voices in music today. And now we know—beneath the mask, there’s a gay cowboy who once fell for a superhero in spandex.
