David Hyde Pierce Comes Out

[Brian Damage]

Former Frasier star David Hyde Pierce has revealed he is gay, after keeping his sexuality secret for decades.

The actor, who played Dr. Niles Crane in the long-running sitcom, has always refused to talk about his personal life, despite rumors about his sexual orientation.

But the 48-year-old has allowed his long-term partner Brian Hargrove's name to be mentioned in an interview on CNN.com.

In a paragraph carefully buried in the article, the journalist writes, "Pierce got to Los Angeles in the early 1990s when his partner, actor-writer-producer Brian Hargrove, wanted to write for television."

Pierce's spokesperson has since confirmed Hargrove is the star's partner.

COPYRIGHT 2007 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD.

[catlover79]

Well, it was not secret for me. I figured that out years ago. Seriously, DHP is a very talented entertainer (I have his autograph!) and was just perfect in the role of Niles.

[Ireneparalegal]

Who would've thought? No secret here.

[friendsfan77]

I actually thought he was already out, but congrats, David!

[Ireneparalegal]

I'm just waiting for Ricky Martin (Livin' La Vida Loca) to come out.

[sweetdiggity]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I'm just waiting for Ricky Martin (Livin' La Vida Loca) to come out.

And Star Jones' husband too.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by sweetdiggity

And Star Jones' husband too.

OMG, HOW COULD I FORGET...

[Scoobiedoo30]

I am in shock over this news

[TJL]

I also remember he thanked his partner Brian in a few of his emmy speeches.

[waichingliu81]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Former Frasier star David Hyde Pierce has revealed he is gay, after keeping his sexuality secret for decades.

The actor, who played Dr. Niles Crane in the long-running sitcom, has always refused to talk about his personal life, despite rumors about his sexual orientation.

But the 48-year-old has allowed his long-term partner Brian Hargrove's name to be mentioned in an interview on CNN.com.

In a paragraph carefully buried in the article, the journalist writes, "Pierce got to Los Angeles in the early 1990s when his partner, actor-writer-producer Brian Hargrove, wanted to write for television."

Pierce's spokesperson has since confirmed Hargrove is the star's partner.

COPYRIGHT 2007 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD.

i just read this article on a UK entertainment website, and all i could say is that i am in shock i'd never believed that he was gay, seeing as i read on various websites, excluding wikipedia that he was married and therefore straight. he doesn't look gay but then again, you cannot judge someone by their appearence and say to them, 'he's gay, she's a lesbian, they're straight etc'. i am really happy for david though and besides the majority of my favourite male actors and musicians are gay anyway. and that is good!

[coffield3]

Way hay!! like as if he was ever straight anyway? Why wait untill now? who cares,he should of said way before this i think.

Im waiting for Charlie Sheen now!! lol

[waichingliu81]

Originally Posted by coffield3

Way hay!! like as if he was ever straight anyway? Why wait untill now? who cares,he should of said way before this i think.

Im waiting for Charlie Sheen now!! lol

yeah, you're right. i don't understand why he had to tell us now when he should've done so a long time ago when he was on the show. it's as if it's almost to say it's something one should be ashamed or embarassed about. i mean i could understand that there could've been the odd backlash here and then but there are so many actors and performers who have come out of the closet. people would say it's none of our business, but you'd be curious to know if your favourite celebrity was a closet homosexual, not that it makes a slight amount of difference, anyway. and coffield, whilst you wait for charlie sheen, i'm waiting for michael urie who plays marc in ugly betty to declare himself gay and proud. though some sources say he is straight and has a girlfriend

[Scoobiedoo30]

you should have seen my face when I heard the news

[coffield3]

Originally Posted by waichingliu81

yeah, you're right. i don't understand why he had to tell us now when he should've done so a long time ago when he was on the show. it's as if it's almost to say it's something one should be ashamed or embarassed about. i mean i could understand that there could've been the odd backlash here and then but there are so many actors and performers who have come out of the closet. people would say it's none of our business, but you'd be curious to know if your favourite celebrity was a closet homosexual, not that it makes a slight amount of difference, anyway. and coffield, whilst you wait for charlie sheen, i'm waiting for michael urie who plays marc in ugly betty to declare himself gay and proud. though some sources say he is straight and has a girlfriend

Hehe yeah! but was he hiding it for his career? even thou it was plain clear he was gay!

[waichingliu81]

Originally Posted by coffield3

Hehe yeah! but was he hiding it for his career? even thou it was plain clear he was gay!

now if we're talking about michael here, instead of david, well the thing is, he hasn't confirmed to us whether or not he is gay and it was allegedly reported earlier this year that he had sued a newspaper journalist after the journo disclosed his sexuality and yet michael refuted such claims as he was and probably still is in a hetrosexual relationship with a woman. and i know that he portrays a gay bloke in ugly betty, but i would be just as happy if he was and is straight in real life, heh heh!