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    'White Collar' Star Matt Bomer Comes Out

    Matt Bomer has gone public with his personal life.

    The "White Collar" star spoke out about his partner and family this weekend at the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, where he was honored with the New Generation Arts and Activism Award for his work with HIV/AIDS.

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    "I'd really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry," he said referring to his publicist partner Simon Halls and their three children.

    "Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment," he continued in his speech at the event in Palm Springs, Calif.

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    LGBT blog TowleRoad referred to how the actor handled questions about his personal life in the past as living in a "glass closet," meaning most people in Hollywood were aware of his sexuality, although Bomer would never publicly address it.

    The 34-year-old had previously skirted questions about his personal life, telling Details in 2010, "I don't care about that at all... I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life."

    The actor will next be seen on the big screen with Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey in the upcoming male stripper movie, "Magic Mike."

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    • Bill  •  3 mths ago
      Won't it be nice when we get to the point where no one will have to make any announcements and no one will really care one way or the other?
      • littlejohn 3 mths ago
        That;s the way is was, until these freaks started this #$%$ about liking the sam sex.
      • HB 3 mths ago
        since when is thanking your family considered making an announcement?
      • David 3 mths ago
        And how far does your caring extent - what about polygamy, etc. I like where the line used to be. How far are you going to move it? To me it’s still a perversion! I just don’t see the attraction! I’d rather have a woman over some man #$%$ any day. Think about it people. An open mind is nice, but you still have to be cautious of what you allow in.
    • Josh  •  3 mths ago
      He is thin...and neat -- we should have known. Can I go back to not caring one whit about his sexual preference? The show is clever, funny and good ... and I enjoy watching it.
      • Spawn32f 3 mths ago
        i knew he was gay the first time i watched the show at the beginning and you know what i dont care if he's gay he's a great actor and he looks dang good and hot for a gay guy yikes nice looking lol
      • Just Me, Richard 3 mths ago
        Yeah, everyone knows gays are never far or messy; just like heterosexuals are never thin and neat.
      • Spawn32f 3 mths ago
        yeah well just me richard just because the guy is gay doesnt mean he aint a bad actor he's a great actor
    • Bill  •  3 mths ago
      His closet had a glass door.
    • Braennvin2  •  3 mths ago
      I was gonna say, "Came out of what? Everyone know he's gay."
      • Irene 3 mths ago
        i didn't. always watch the show but just never thought about the actors' personal lives
      • I'm listening 3 mths ago
        Irene, I can see the effects of wind, without thinking about where is started, I can see daylight without thinking about chemical reaction in the sun that creates it. Braennvin is saying that this guy fits some of the traits of the "stereotype" and does so well enough that it can be seen without being thought about.
      • A Yahoo! User 3 mths ago
        Just like "everyone know" you're a narrow minded bigot
    • Bob  •  3 mths ago
      Didn't know or suspect he was gay, never worried about it. It's a great show, Tiffani Thiessen is HOT, and that's all I care about!
    • Auntie Em  •  3 mths ago
      Wait a minute! Wait a minute! He's going to be in a movie with Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey about male strippers??? When do tickets go on sale?!??!!!
      • Spawn32f 3 mths ago
        auntie em you gonna take your toy to see that movie make sure to sit in front and make sure no one can see you cause it would be bad lol and make sure the toy doesnt make no sounds cause that would also be bad lol
      • Spawn32f 3 mths ago
        you naughty naughty auntie em tsk tsk!!
      • Jim Em 3 mths ago
        Are we related, Auntie?
    • Lisa  •  Pell City, Alabama  •  3 mths ago
      Never knew he was in the closet.
    • aiko  •  Louisville, Kentucky  •  3 mths ago
      Already knew, but I wish he was straight! Matt Bomer is just a ridiculously good-looking man.
      • Christy 3 mths ago
        I think we all know he did metrosexual way too well to be able to be hetero,

        we just didnt want to believe it
    • al77072  •  Richardson, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      In reality, it wouldve flew under the radar had the media not decided to put this guy on blast with headlines. Geez, really? Are we really still that shocked about people's sexuality? Get over yourself.
    • D.E  •  3 mths ago
      Just say I prefer to keep my personal life private from my public life. We don't need to know everyone's business. It's called a personal life.
    • indianajonz  •  3 mths ago
      What is it Obi Wan? I felt a great disturbance in the force. As if millions of women suddenly cried out in agony.
    • kissmyb52  •  3 mths ago
      So?
    • Sasquatch  •  Bakersfield, California  •  3 mths ago
      Dang it. I thought I had a chance.
    • Supergeek  •  3 mths ago
      My gaydar must be on the fritz!! I had NO clue. Oh well--happy he's happy and has a loving family & partner. He's still a hotty!
    • A Yahoo! User  •  Farmington, Michigan  •  3 mths ago
      Go back, we don't care.
    • Go Tribe  •  3 mths ago
      Gotta admit this surprised me, not that I care one way or the other. Good show.
    • onlineguardian  •  Round Lake, Illinois  •  3 mths ago
      Why do I need to know he prefers the sausage? Not my problem.
    • r. catesbeiana  •  3 mths ago
      Yeah, he's gay, so what? That's his business. Old news, moving on, what's the weather forecast?
    • Olivia  •  San Diego, California  •  3 mths ago
      He's soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good-looking!
    • r. j.  •  Fort Myers, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      does Matt's being gay make him any less of a human? I think not! Many of my reps in the GOP are gay too, who cares and why?
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