Wow! Finally, proof that actor-poet James Franco is a gay man, published on his Instagram feed! "#Jamesfrancotv in love?????? #gawker.com #gay," he writes.

But wait: Are these real photographs of James Franco and his gay (male) lover—or a provocative prank by the director-artist himself?

James Franco is keeping mum, but one thing's for sure: He's made us think! About the media, stardom, sexuality—and ourselves. Keep it up, James Franco!