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JamesG · 02-13-2012, 03:46 PM

"White Collar's" Matt Bomer Officially Comes Out as Gay at Awards Show
2/13/2012
by THR Staff

"White Collar" star Matt Bomer officially came out as gay on Saturday when he publicly thanked his partner Simon Halls and their three children while accepting an award.

The star of USA's hit series attended the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards this weekend, and received the New Generation Arts and Activism Award for his efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

"I'd really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry," he said onstage. "Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment."

Bomer’s partner Hall is a publicist with Slate PR. He represents Ryan Murphy, Neil Patrick Harris and such production companies as Working Title.

Bomer, 34, has previously declined to comment when asked about his love life.

In the January 2010 issue, Details magazine asked the actor if he cared about the rumors questioning if he was gay. He responded: "I don't care about that at all. I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life."

He added: "I have a network and a show riding on my shoulders. I would say a big difference between my character and me is that I can be too trusting. And I've realized in this business, that's not necessarily the smartest thing to be. I definitely have a thing or two to learn from the con artists."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...on-hall-290036

catlover79 · 02-13-2012, 04:02 PM

Not that this has to do with his coming out, but wasn't Matt Bomer on a soap a long time ago? I think it was Guiding Light.

JamesG · 02-13-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Not that this has to do with his coming out, but wasn't Matt Bomer on a soap a long time ago? I think it was Guiding Light.

Yes, he was 'Ben Reade' on "GL" from 2001-2003.

claret · 02-13-2012, 09:51 PM

I could have sworn he already came out. But good for him.

catlover79 · 02-13-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Yes, he was 'Ben Reade' on "GL" from 2001-2003.

That's what I thought. Thanks!!

02-13-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	"White Collar's" Matt Bomer Officially Comes Out as Gay *"White Collar's" Matt Bomer Officially Comes Out as Gay at Awards Show* 2/13/2012 by THR Staff "White Collar" star Matt Bomer officially came out as gay on Saturday when he publicly thanked his partner Simon Halls and their three children while accepting an award. The star of USA's hit series attended the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards this weekend, and received the New Generation Arts and Activism Award for his efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS. "I'd really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry," he said onstage. "Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment." Bomer’s partner Hall is a publicist with Slate PR. He represents Ryan Murphy, Neil Patrick Harris and such production companies as Working Title. Bomer, 34, has previously declined to comment when asked about his love life. In the January 2010 issue, Details magazine asked the actor if he cared about the rumors questioning if he was gay. He responded: "I don't care about that at all. I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life." He added: "I have a network and a show riding on my shoulders. I would say a big difference between my character and me is that I can be too trusting. And I've realized in this business, that's not necessarily the smartest thing to be. I definitely have a thing or two to learn from the con artists." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...on-hall-290036 Attached Images

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02-13-2012, 09:51 PM	#4
claret Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2008 Posts: 54	I could have sworn he already came out. But good for him.