That picture is Stephen Huvane, not Halls.

And Kevin is an agent, not a manager.

[Ed: Correct on both counts. We pasted in the wrong photo; it's been corrected.]

Haven't seen the show, but doesn't seem like there's much point in him sweating it one way or the other. It's out there, if anyone cares to know. But I think most women these days assume the cutest guys on the screen are gay anyway, they just put it out of their minds. LOL

Should the gay blogosphere ignore them? No.

Should it harp on this over and over until he's forced out of the closet? Fuck no.

Report on it, then move along.

This is a post-NPH world… it's not like people haven't seen confident, womanizing characters played by gay men before. Also, Bomer's on USA, which is not a major network. Not that big a deal.

As a totally straight woman, I have no problem watching a gay man acting with a woman. Frankly, I'd watch Bromer kiss anyone, anywhere, anytime. He's lovely and the pic of him kissing the boy above is all kinds of sweet.

The thing I've always had trouble understanding is why these stars and their publicists go to such great lengths in this day and age to hide their homosexuality. I know that there is a great deal of concern by those with the big money in Hollywood that the straight female fans will leave in droves if the latest hottie is outed as gay, but is there actually any recent evidence to support this position? We're not in the 1950s.

CAA gay mafia rep all the biggest female stars (Oprah, Kidman, Aniston)
Stephen Huvane, – gay and out and married to man.
Kevin Huvane – gay and out (formerly married to woman) has kids.
Brian Lourde- gay and baby daddy of Carrie Fisher's daughter.

Matt Bomer- yes he is openly gay.

If Bomer is gay, then I might have to reconsider my lack of belief in a god. In the pilot, he looked particularly good in his scenes with Diahann Carroll. He is beautiful.

Sometimes gay people can be our own worst enemy. Hall and any other person in the PR industry needs to understand that we in the gay community won't tolerate secrecy or shame when it comes to Hollywood actors.

We have the power of the internet to let the world know.

he's very pretty.

He is damn cute.

People watch USA Network? Now that would be news. :P

Since when has knowing a guy is gay stopped women from lusting after him!??

I am the person who asked Greg in Hollywood and Matt at BoyCulture to remove the pics. I don't work for Simon Halls or Matt Bomer. I am a just a friend of his and care about what is happening to him.

These pics are 9 years old. That relationship is long over. The fact is: Matt and Simon are in a relationship. Matt is openly gay. And they are raising kids.

What you think is shame is NOT. It is about my friend's privacy. There is no use in outing someone who is already out.

I asked that the pictures come down because you don't need to prove anything. I never considered asking Perez to remove his post… because he was decent enough to not use these old, personal pics to prove something that ISN'T A SECRET.

The only thing that these pics do is hurt Matt personally. Go ahead and tell the readers that he is gay. He doesn't care about that. He is open about that.

Matt is a far better representative for the gay community than you could ever know. He lives honestly and openly and works very hard for his family and his career.

I am asking that you take down the kissing pics. And apologize. Rewrite this article into the truth. Or contact me to get the facts right.

We in the gay community will NOT tolerate any more secrecy or shame being imposed upon us by Hollywood PR pus-heads and agents who are hell-bent on hiding the sexual orientation of the stars they represent. Let this be a clear message to all such personnel: we in the gay community will NOT tolerate the secrecy and the shame anymore.

If the PR pus-heads and agents think they can do this, they're hugely mistaken.

Hey, Sean Akers, if he is out then why won't his reps respond to queries? Being out in your every day life isn't the same thing as being out to the public

To Sean Akers,

I think what you've done is wonderful. Congrats to Matt and his family.

What each person does with their personal life is just that… it is personal. No one, Matt Bomer included, is required to report about their love life, their family, etc. And their reps want to provide them the respect that they deserve.

Matt is a great guy. I respect him for being an example of a someone who is trying to live as normally as possible for a person in Hollywood.

Sean, as a person with many gay/lesbian/bisexual friends, I agree with you.

I agree with his friend; the pictures should be taken down. Gay or straight no one wants to see intimate pictures of former flames plastered on the Internet.

Whether he plays for our team or not, I've been captivated by his presence on Chuck, Traveler, and Tru. If he does leave the dugout, he'll have my vote for the All Star Team of any year, despite recent improvements in the strength and depth of the team. If he doesn't, his fans will still be cheering for him.

The pictures are cute; they remind us that we all have a past which is usually dragged out for the reel of embarrassment at wedding receptions(Prop 8 notwithstanding). At this point, only an episode of Tru Calling could make them "un-appear" on the Internet.

It's called "acting" for a reason. Women who lust after actors, and then are shocked/sad/outraged when they find out the actor is gay are just pathetic. What, they were going to somehow magically meet this guy, and he'd instantly fall in love with them, and they'd get down? Fantasies are just that, and it shouldn't (doesn't!) matter what the actor is or isn't in his real life.

Sheesh. Join the rest of us clear-thinking women in the 21st century. If Bomer does it for you, great. If finding out that he's gay ruins it for you, you need to take a look at what the hell is the matter with you, since you're conflating your fantasies with the real world.

Me, I'll be over here, fantasizing about Tim DeKay. What? He's married? OH NO! WHATEVER SHALL I DO? MY LIFE IS RUINED!

I'm surprised Matt is openly gay, they just eliminated the only gay character from his new show.
Why did they get rid of the beautiful lesbian FBI agent character on white collar? And replaced her with a lame hetero agent that will flirt with Neal Caffrey?
That's so stupid.

Look Jason #9,#15 if you expect anyone to be tolerant with you, as a gay person, how dare you be intolerant in ANY way? How dare you make it YOUR responsibility to out anyone and everyone in Hollywood? That is not your choice to make! There are too many small-minded people in this world sill and guess what? You just put yourself in that same small-minded category. YOU sir, and your 'militant' out all gays viewpoint are the 'gays worst enemy'. You obviously have a problem fella.

who cares if he's gay or not. Straight girls, like me, will still fantasize about him!

Why is it taboo to talk about his kissy face with another star while other stars get their lives plastered all over the media? It is a double standard based on gay = bad. His life should be gossiped about just like everyone else.

OTOH, he really is hot. I would marry him. Yes, I am shallow.

Why are some of you assuming he is gay. He could be BISEXUAL or heteroflexible.

Javier, you must be really dense. Matt is a homosexual. Did you not look at the pics and read his friend's comment about him being in a committed relationship with another man? You are in serious denial. The man is not bisexual, his ass is GAY!

I'm sure the folks over at USA are a little bit worried about this because they blew a whole lot of money to promote White Collar. They're partially banking on Matt's sexual appeal to women. For some dumb ass reason, the majority of straight women lose their attraction to a hot guy once they find out he's gay. I don't really get it but they act personally wounded like they were in a relationship with the guy.

Openly gay? – Don't know, don't care. What he definitely is is openly gorgeous. I've thought that about him for quite some time now. Tru Calling, Chuck, even Texas Chainsaw Massacre(UGH!)were made that much better because he was in them.
I do, however, wonder if he's a bit quiet about his personal life out of respect for his father. His IMDB profile says his dad was a pro-football player with the Dallas Cowboys. THAT ol'boy network could make dad's life miserable. (we all know how progressive pro ball players and texans are.)
As for Matt, he could be my wide reciever any day! Good lord, did I say that out loud? :o)

Papi, I wouldn't really say the majority of women loose their attraction, since NPH still has a pretty big amount of straight female fans out there. The majority of people I've seen reacted well to the story, with the occasions fangirl troll, or bible thumper, but other then that, I doubt his show is in trouble.

Meh,

There is no moral equivalence between my intolerance for secrecy and the intolerance for gay people of the small-minded. No moral equivalence at all.

I'm simply saying "let's be open and fair about who we are". Also, "let's not hide in the shadows as we have been for too long". Also, "don't let Hollywood's PR scum push us back into the shadows in case we offend some people".

If Matthew is in a homosexual relationship, that's great. Is he gay or bisexual? Could be either. I have no problem with either category. Those who say he can't be bisexual need to understand that, unless you delve into every single fantasy that crosses Matt's mind, you cannot possibly rule it out.

I know guys who have been in relationships with only men for the duration of their lives, yet they call themselves bisexual. It's quite possible for a bisexually oriented man to have relationships with men only.

Sean, on the one hand I'm grateful that Matt has such a great friend who will stand up and defend him like this. We should all have such friends.

However, on the other hand, what bothers me here is that you say Matt is not ashamed of being gay and that he leads his life proudly out within the industry. But to have his publicist turn around and issue a "no comment" regarding a justifiable question as to whether he is indeed openly gay sends an unfortunately negative message to the public, that being gay IS something that should be kept hidden and to be ashamed of.

I think Matt is a wonderful actor and have immediately become a fan of White Collar, but this message he's sending isn't a good one–it reinforces to the homophobes that being gay is bad and sends a poor message to young people struggling with their sexuality. I think society, the gay community and the industry itself would respect him more–as it has Neil Patrick Harris–if he were to just tell the truth.

Doesn't Matthew have kids? My understanding is that he's also dated women. Either way, that would make him a bisexual in the whole of his orientation. If he's having a relationship with a man now, that doesn't change the fact of his bisexual orientation. He's a bisexually oriented man who is currently in a homosexual relationship.

Maybe we shouldn't rush to use the gay stamp on Matt. We gays can be almost as bad as homophobes when it comes to using the word "gay" in a perjorative sense. We mean well – we just want the world to know that we are out and proud – but it comes across as presumptive and judgemental at times.

He's a celebrity. It is a double-standard if people don't pry into his personal life. Pick up any magazine like People magazine and all you see is details prying into celebrity lives. If Matt can't stand the heat, he can step out of the kitchen. He doesn't have to be an actor; it is purely voluntary and having his PR machine try to cover his ass to make him more bankable to the hetero majority is commendable for a PR firm but futile if he truly wants to be a celebrity. The other people in the world – especially truly out and proud gay, bi, and straight people – have no obligation to partipate in hiding or obscuring reality so he can make a buck and give his PR firm their cut. Let him retreat to another profession if he doesn't want the glaring spotlight. There are plenty of other actors – gay, bi and straight – who will step in to fill the void.

He's gay! He cruised me years ago when he was on GUIDING LIGHT and living in NYC.

If he is so out and proud then this shouldn't be that embarassing for him. It's not like Dustin Lance Black who has was photographed with a cock of his ass for the entire world to see.

Sean is making me smile ear to ear with his asshatishness here.

If Matt is so proud of his sexuality and the fact that he is a gay man, then tell me – after YEARS in the public eye and knowing full well in his "proudness" that one day he'd be asked about his private life, why does this out and proud gay man have his people saying "no comment". A out and proud gay man would have had his people say – "Those are old photos from a prior relationship. Matthew is currently in a LTR with a man he cares about very much."

Matthew is not proud. Matthew is not openly out. Matthew is a coward.

Sean, who is afraid to put his sexuality on his own MySpace page. It's clear to the world why you are so comfortable with Matthew living in the closet.

Another thought. Think about him appearing in People magazine or on the Jimmy Kimmel show (he's scheduled to appear this week) where he talks casually about the family he's raising with his male partner. That would be such a powerful and important message to send to the world.

He probably is like NPH was. Out to everyone but not to the media. This is pretty big. If this series takes off, he's set. So, I"m sure they don't want to alienate anyone.

Dear Sean,
Let Mr. Bomer follow Luke MacFarlane's example: acknowledge that he's gay of his his own terms and then refuse to discuss his private life because it should be private. Perhaps doing so will be an example for other closeted actors, singers and celebrities to stop leading publicly closeted lives and help overcome the perception plaguing our community that being gay is something to be ashamed of. He can be another example for all of the kids who are constantly being told that being gay is bad. I understand that homophobia in Hollywood may be rampant and might possibly hurt his career but press comes with the territory and it's ridiculous in this day and age that being openly gay is still such a taboo in Hollywood. His private life is private. His reps' response to Afterelton is pathetic! Perhaps he should chat with Cheyenne Jackson, Gavin Creel, Jonathan Groff, et al and of course Luke. After you asked the bloggers to take down the pics you should have suggested to your friend that his reps issue a succinct statement acknowledging that he's gay but he doesn't discuss his private life. End of story. Enough of the BS. Jeff R

". Matt is a homosexual. Did you not look at the pics and read his friend's comment about him being in a committed relationship with another man? You are in serious denial."

Are you so dense as to realize that being in a committed relationship with another man does not preclude a dude from being bisexual? IN fact, I have several bisexual male references I have dated who can attest to this matter.

One final comment. "There is no use in outing someone who is already out?" Come on! To whom? All of his fans are aware that he's gay?!? Right! In a perfect world outing would be reprehensible. Unfortunately we don't live in a perfect world and until we do all of the members of our community have a responsibility to contribute to the fight to make it a better place for everyone – including the kids that he is helping to raise. Once again I cite the example of Luke MacFarlane. I am not interested in who he's dating, what type of guy he likes, etc., and if he doesn't want to share that info because it's an invasion of his privacy, fine. He's a good actor, gorgeous, working on a good show, etc. Bravo! But in case you haven't noticed, we're still treated like second class citizens and a simple acknowledgement that he's gay does go a long way to dispelling the impression that being gay is somehow bad. Jeff

"Doesn't Matthew have kids?"

Uh, HELLO, get your facts straight. Simon Halls has kids (through a surrogate). As a couple they are raising these kids together.

Being gay and having a life, its odd how this story is such big news.

Maybe Matthew just doesn't want to make too much of a song and dance about it. Some gay guys are private individuals just as some straights are. They don't hide who they are but they don't go advertising it.

I think what hurts him the most is the effeminacy. Matthew's face in the second photo screams "queeny".

As I said, if we treat him like every other star, and this would settle the issue. The problem, of course, is that by asking gossip mongers not to report this they are asking for special treatment. Why do we need to see photos of Pam Anderson or Paris Hilton doing it? Or to know which star is breaking up with whom? Isn't that their personal lives too? Hell, they were chasing Princess Di when she died. The answer is obviously yes. So, to me this is not about him being gay or bi or out or in the closet. It is about treating him like everyone else in the "biz."

It is only when we treat him differently than other stars that we are saying gay = bad. We may all have our personal views about when people should come out, and blah, blah blah. But he's an actor. Having your personal life exposed comes with the territory. It is unfair generally, but I see no reason to carve out a gay exception.

Personally, I don't think this will harm his career. He is very good on the show. I thought watching him (and this again is me being shallow) "wow, he's hot, and I hope he's gay," but I can't say I knew he was gay. I also think the morays are changing. NPH and TR Knight amongst others have started to pave the way. Certainly, if you look at an Adam Lambert who is not just gay but GAY with his female following that says to me that it is not as much a career killer. This dude is young enough where he will probably be on the vanguard of gays who integrate into mass media.

Ultimately, it is not about that when you watch a show. I don't watch a movie with a straight actor playing gay with thoughts like 'Oh Yeah, he must be gay." I admit I wish they were because some of them are hot. I don't think many women stop watching shows because someone in real life is gay. I think that's what we are told, but frankly it has never been tested. I will bet if it is tested it will be proven false with the right actor. He's cute enough and has enough talent and time to prove it.

"Private individual"

Dating one of the most powerful gay men in Hollywood and raising his kids. "Private individual"

Wow, Matthew is dating this?

http://www.out.com/exclusives.asp?id=23615

Maybe Matthew's just afraid he'll be seen as a gold digger? How did he get the part in White Collar?

"My understanding is that he's also dated women. Either way, that would make him a bisexual in the whole of his orientation."

Some closeted gays date women and that does NOT make them bisexual. Ask Neil Patrick Harris if you don't believe me.

No, Gold Digger, that's Stephen Huvane, not Simon Halls. It's a small pic, but here's Simon Halls with director Ang Lee in 2006:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/im.....ee_150.jpg

By the way, is Simon British?

I agree with Ken. I'm not denying the legitimacy of bisexuality, but Matt's story is too reminiscent of NPH. We in the theater world in New York City knew NPH was heavily closeted to the public. Those women Matt dated in his past were his beards. I highly doubt he'll be sexually and romantically involved with another woman again.

I still think the USA Network is a bit worried because Matt's PR team is turning this into an ugly secret, which comes across as negative. They may be doing him more harm than good.

Maybe I'm the only one here, but… I don't think the guy in those incriminating photos looks ANYTHING like Bomer. Am I missing something?

Jeff R…

I just wanted to let you know that you're an absolute nutcase. May your own pictures one day be plastered on the net so you can enjoy the pleasure of random people mocking for you no apparent reason aside from their own insecurities.

And you guys wonder why gay actors choose to remain closeted? After they're mistreated by their own 'supposed' community on account of just being who they are? Who the hell would want to deal with all this, while having to navigate their careers through an already anti-gay biased Hollywood.

Honestly if straight guys were treating Matt the way you guys have treated him we'd call it homophobia. But of course… I guess it's ok, considering it's only a bunch of bitter gay dudes bashing one of their 'own', and making a mockery of his life.

I support what SeanAkers is doing and agree 100% with his post. He's an example of a true friend.

Eric

The crazy part is to think someone should receive special treatment from gossip columnists for liking dick rather than pussy. If this was about him dating some random woman, I doubt you would be arguing "this is private." I also agree with Papi that he should just own it and move on. The more he makes it a big deal the bigger it will become. The easy route these days is to say "yes, but my private life of whom I am dating is private." The only "controversial' part is the threats and pushing people around to keep an open secret a secret. It is a waste of time. And it ends up making him the gay dude rather than the actor who happens to be gay but like NPH- no one cares because they like his character on the show.

Dear Eric,

What is your basis for defining me as "an absolute nutcase." Have we met? Do you know me? I live my life as a proudly out gay man. If pictures of me are posted online, whether or not I consent to the same, I assume full responsability for their content – it's my life and I'm living it as an out and proud gay man. As such, I try to follow the old adage "sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." I was not defending the initial posting of the pics nor Perez Hilton's posting. I was not suggesting that Mr. Bomer and other closeted actors should have their privacy invaded and be outed. I personally think that it would help diffuse the impression held by certain segments of the public and media that being gay is somehow a bad thing but they do have a right to decide the issue on their own. I was merely commenting on the reality of the current situation. A picture of him kissing a guy had been posted on the internet. If you had the intelligence to discern the point of my message, you would realize that I was suggesting that Mr. Bomer follow the example of Luke Macfarlane and acknowledge that he's gay and then refuse to further discuss his private life because it's private. Period. The pictures were already posted. It's already out there. Why did his reps refuse an interview request with "Afterelton?" If, to paraphrase the words of his good friend Sean Akers, everyone already knows that he's out, what's the big deal? Is being in a gay something that one whould be ashamed of? Something to hide? If Mr. Akers is such a good friend, why did he provide additional information on Mr. Bomer's private life? It is Mr. Bomer's private life, after all. Why didn't Mr. Bomer contact the sites directly to request that they delete the pictures? Why use a surrogate? If Mr. Bomer didn't directly ask his friend to request the deletion of the pics, the question of whether or not his friend overstepped the bounds of propriety rears its ugly head.
You can disagree with my point of view and opinions and I respect your right to do so. Labelling someone an "absolute nutcase" and calling other people "bitter queens" is immature at best.

Best,

jeff

I took the images down because it seemed from what I was reading Matt Bomer was gay and was personally (via a friend) asking for some embarrassing pictures to come down. My blog is my own, edited by me, done on my whim, so I don't feel compelled to have everything on it and a person was saying, "Hey, this is embarrassing." No skin off my nose; it's not like Sarah Palin was mad I was making her look bad, to which I'd have said, "Yay, I'll make you look even worse."

I am bothered by Bomer's publicist saying no comment. Publicists DO comment on their clients' personal lives all the time, and do set up very personality-oriented items constantly. Dating is one area they're careful to orchestrate properly, and of course sexuality. If Bomer intends to clear the air at some point and just matter-of-factly acknowledge he's gay (but, for example, refuse to talk about his partner, kids, whatever), that would be great. If he's intending to be kinda-sorta out but never acknowledge it, that doesn't really count.

To Eric, above: I don't understand what you mean when you claim what people are "doing to" Matt is like homophobia…? People are simply posting pictures and saying, "Guess he's gay." If that strikes you as harsh and wicked…why?

My belief on outing is that it's not outing, it's reporting the truth. There should be no special kid-gloves handling of the topic of sexuality. Straight stars' sex lives are written about in minute detail. If you think that's wrong, fine, but spend as much time crying about the horrible invasions visited upon straight stars as you do about gay stars.

As for Mr. Akers, he strikes me as a good friend concerned about his friend. But as I posted in an update on my own blog, he's got to realize that if it's strictly an embarrassment issue (as he says), EVERYONE (especially stars) has to deal with embarrassing facts and photos out there, and it's a losing battle asking every source in the world to only publish things that are flattering.

Finally, I don't see anything wrong with Queerty leaving the photos up if they want to. There might be a copyright issue, but I don't see how—Bomer didn't shoot them himself so they belong to whomever did. If they were posted on a social networking site or otherwise distributed in any way other than somebody stealing and copying them, they're fair game.

It's strange to me that many of you are equating privacy with shame. Perhaps, like a million people out there, he feels like who he has a relationship with is no one's damn business. (And he'd be correct.) Just because someone is an actor doesn't mean he/she owes the general public a damn thing about their private life. If you are gay and wish to scream that fact out throughout the world, go for it. However, that doesn't mean everyone else has to. He's not out there on the red carpet with a "beard" like many gay/lesbian people do. He's simply living his life privately, while doing his job (acting). If that upsets you, don't watch his show. It's rather ridiculous and adolescent this sense of entitlement by the general public to demand knowledge about a celebrity's personal life. They owe you NOTHING but a darn good performance — which MB has always done to the best of his ability. So, I say, back the hell off and get a life of your own. Appreciate the work, and keep your nose out of someone else's life.

Matthew:

Great statement. Thanks.

While Sean Ackers heart may have been in the right place, his head was not. By continually asking blogs to take down the kissing photos they become far more important than they need to be. Now people are going to be seeking out the photos to see what is so incriminating. If he'd left well enough alone, everyone would be focusing on the photo of Matt with his shirt off.

omg everyone's so judgmental. i don't subscibe to the POV that being a celebrity means you are denied the right to a private life. Harrison Ford defended his privacy for decades and nobody jumped down his throat over it. if people would do their research they'd find that he's seemingly out in his private life, raising kids with his significant other. doesn't get more out than that.

i don't see why he's obligated to give a press conference about it, since as most of you yourselves say, he isn't that big of a name yet. it would be presumptuous of him to advertise his sexuality at this point in his career. just… get a life everybody.

Either this site has a lot of sock puppets or their is a high level of stupidity concentrated here. People know who Harrison Ford dates including how he divorced his ex-wife as I remember to shack up with Carlista Flockhart. If you are going to make an argument sock puppet, at least make one that does not make it so obvious.

"Some gay guys are private individuals just as some straights are. They don't hide who they are but they don't go advertising it."

This is one of the most absurd things I've ever read. Straight people DON'T have to hide who they are, and, in fact, go around advertising the fact all the time. Gay people shouldn't, either. There's nothing wrong or shameful about it.

This is why the publicist's "no comment" pisses me off. It's a half-measure that says he's gay but we're not going to talk about it, with the underlying message that it's wrong to talk about a person being gay.

This ISN'T about sexuality, it's about the very nature of a person's being, like eye-color or left-handedness. Two people in love and raising a family together, this is something that should be hidden and treated as shameful?

Wow, I'm aghast at some of the comments on this page.

Some of you are insane.

Matthew may be learning from Rupert Everett's experience. Rupert has so much as admitted that his career has suffered (typecasting) due to his decision to be publicly open. Any actor has the right to control his or her public image, regardless of their sexuality. To foist an agenda on an actor trying to make it in the business is unreasonable.

At any rate, I'm glad he is on our team.

He is an actor – NOT REAL LIFE.

I don't need him to be outed for his acting role.
I am sure many a female actor has had to pretend to love an ugly star, and many a male actor has to love a pissy female lead. And gay/straight has had to do the reverse thing. SO what.

So – gay – straight – who cares – it is called ACTING. ENTERTAINMENT. Fantasy, not reality.

What is the obsession to ruin anything entertaining by rubbing our noses in reality.

If I want reality I can look out my window, look to my coworkers, go to the grocery store, or watch the news (except for fox news, of course).

Rupert's career wasn't hurt because he was out, but because he's a bitter, unpleasant person who burned bridges and made some extremely poor script choices (Inspector Gadget, The Next Best Thing, Unconditional Love, etc.).

And, CW, how exactly is knowing that an actor is gay "ruining" your entertainment? Does knowing Neil Patrick Harris is gay ruin your enjoyment of How I Met Your Mother? Does knowing Scott Evans is gay ruin your enjoyment of One Life to Live? Does knowing Ian McKellan is gay ruin your enjoyment of X-Men?

It doesn't. Look, straight celebrities rub their heterosexuality in our faces all the time. And I'm not just talking about Brad and Angelina or Jennifer and John. When Meryl Streep goes to a premiere with her sculpter husband or her children, she's outing herself to the world as a heterosexual. And she has the freedom and right to do so. Matt has the freedom and right to do so, as well, and to insist otherwise is silly.

Anyone who thinks that Hollywood is still not deeply leery, in a business-based anxiety about bankability, of gay leading men — is smoking crack. And anyone who thinks it is up to anyone, except the struggling actors themselves, to decide when the right time is to 'take one for the team' by taking a bullet, is smoking someone else's crack. Go get your own.

Lady Ga-Gasp, you are the one who is smoking crack. Bloggers have every right to write about who is gay. It's called freedom of the press. If you don't want people to talk about your personal life, don't go into showbiz. Don't take leading roles on tv shows. Being in the spotlight is a privilege, not a right.

"May your own pictures one day be plastered on the net so you can enjoy the pleasure of random people mocking for you no apparent reason aside from their own insecurities."

Most people are smart enough to not take "compromising" photos. Some people actually are discreet, believe it or not.

"I don't need him to be outed for his acting role."

He's already been outed. Whoever leaked those photos outed him. People are just hoping he'll be honest about it.

I have a question. Why does he have to say anything? I am straight but I don't tell people. I am Black and that's one thing I can't hide if I tried. If we all know-he's either gay or bisexual, not trying to argue-why does he have to say anything?

The pictures were posted by someone who seemed hell bent on either outing him and possibly embarrassing him. I heard he was bisexual four years ago, then I read that he was gay. I am surprised by all of the arguing on this thread. Now, I don't think his career will suffer but I do think that people collectively are way too concerned about the personal lives of celebrities.

I think everyone, including a celebrity, is entitled to privacy. Many actors, gay and straight, keep their lives private. Ellen DeGeneres wasn't hounded like this before she came out. I don't even think NPH was hounded like this.

I would really like to know why his sexual orientation is so much of an issue? Has anyone ever thought that he is respecting his family and by family, I mean his mother and father? We don't know his personal situation, his family structure or how that affects him.

Until he says something, I think we need to chill out. If he never does, it is his right. And if he says NO COMMENT for the rest of his life, that's his business. In the end, his sexuality doesn't affect any of us.

I think we have some people from IMDB are coming to this site making comments. I recognize one in particular.

Commenter No. 71-This woman started a thread wanting to know if Bomer was gay over at IMDB and people responded by telling her it's none of her business, she defending her curiosity. Now she's making comments that it's nobody business if he's gay. Talk about hypocrite. Jacqueline, you have serious issues. Your obsession with Bomer is scary.

Jacquline, with all due respect please shut up. If you are a black woman i'm surprised that you don't understant the importance of having role models representing your minority group. what if barack obama was a bit lighter and refused to admit that he was black. wouldn't that tick you off making you think that he is ashamed of who he is? how does his shame then get passed on to young black people? by bomer not talking about it and keeping quiet he is bascially saying there is something wrong with being gay. maybe if there were more public role models out there for gay youth 1/3 of teen suicides wouldn't be LGBT kids.

Saying a celebrity is gay if you know in fact that they are gay isn't outing, it's reportage. They're public figures, and it's not libel. Their straight counterparts are the subjects of such reportage all the time.

It always boggles me that public figures sell themselves for fame and fortune and when they achieve a measure of it, suddenly develop an expectation of privacy. You want privacy? Go back to pumping gas.

You have not "lost" your right to privacy, you sold it.

Anyone who thinks that you can be a star and totally private in the entertainment world, especially when you're on your way up, is seriously smoking crack. It's funny how Bomer had no problems showing off his female dates in the past.

I'm quite shocked at the amount of controversy and hateful responses a story like this creates. Just imagine if your are in Matt Bomer's shoes right now, how would you feel and what would you do? We are all so caught up in our individual perceptions, theories, and personal fantasies, I don't think anyone has thought about what Matt is going through in his life. With regard to my life, I'm a closeted teenager that lives in a suburban, conservative environment and I'm always scared someone is going to find out about the true me or reveal my "secret". But I know, someday, maybe in the near future or years from now, I'll eventually be able to overcome society's bigotry and hate and come out. i know this isn't the same scenario for Matt, but consider the similarities. He is out to his friends but uncomfortable announcing to the world his sexual orientation. He doesn't know what the public will think of him and is uncertain if his fans will accept him. But in due time, there will be something in his life that will spark a decision to come out (hopefully something that will happen in my life as well). And we all just have to wait for that moment he decides to announce it and it may never come. For now, it's all just speculation and I'm just throwing my theory out there too.

Matt is already a role model for me, he doesn't need to announce to the world his sexual preference to become one. Nothing has changed my perception of him. I supported Matt in Traveler and Chuck is currently my favorite show, although Matt was killed off on the season finale. And now with his lead role on While Collar, we all know Matt is just an extremely talented actor. Why can't we all just leave it at that? Some of the comments on this board, IMDB, and recent Youtube videos of him are just mindless and I feel disheartened that this is what society really thinks. There's more to life than just being perceived as gay or straight. I've personally experienced that you just need to be yourself and coming out isn't the most important thing in life.

Of course, Matt would never personally read these comments. But if one of his friends happen to come across this (maybe Sean Akers), please tell Matt that there is a fan out there that looks up to him and supports him whatever he does. Just listen to your heart, Matt, that's all you can do.

I say good for him if he's gay! It's his own damn business and no one else's and he is not required to announce it to the entire world. At least he's not bearding and denying his true self like most closted actors in Hollywood.

Btw, can someone tell me where I can find the bigger version of that shirtless pic of Matthew? *drool*

I fully support Matt. Now I'm going to watch his show. I've seen the commercials for awhile now and thought he was very handsome however I don't watch sitcoms, they don't interest me. I'll make an exception for Matt.

I don't think there are any double standards going on here. I think it is perfectly natural for him not to want to advertise his homosexuality. After all, it is not a problem for straight people to advertise their orientation. Usually, they don't get prejudice or bias directed against them. However, homosexuals still face today intolerance and prejudice.

There is no double standard for Bomer wanting his life to be private. If he doesn't want to scream it out to the whole world, just get OVER it.

Sure, bloggers are going over his personal life. It's not as if they don't do this for every other celebrity. But he doesn't deserve this criticism and conflict. It's difficult being a homosexual in this world. I mean, there are people like NPH, but as someone pointed out, a large percentage of teen suicides are a result of GLBT bullying. There's no need for hateful comments. So. He likes guys. So what? Let's move on, and solve society's REAL problems.

And for all the straight girls out there, it's not as if he'd date you anyway, gay or not. Just get over it, and salivate over his good looks on TV.

Alwaysgay, the show isn't really a sitcom, it's more of a crime show with some funny moments. I think you would like it.

I" would really like to know why his sexual orientation is so much of an issue? Has anyone ever thought that he is respecting his family and by family, I mean his mother and father?"

Well, by all accounts, he is out to family and friends, though not necessarily out to the public. I'm sure mom and dad already know he is gay. And why do you associate hiding one's sexual orientation with respect, anyway?

"I am straight but I don't tell people"

That's because you don't need to. Straight people assume everyone else is straight, Einstein.

I absolutely agree with JoJo.

I'm really disgusted by the thought that gay actors HAVE to come out to appease other gay men who "won't stand for closeted actors". What kind of bullshit is that?

It's their business, not yours. We're supposed to be fighting for our rights. That includes the right to privacy.

If he doesn't want to shout out to the entire fucking world that he likes dick then that's his business.

Not everyone wants to skip up and down the street in a rainbow parade shouting "I'M GAY" at anyone who will listen. Does that mean we're ashamed? No. Does it mean we're afraid? No. It means we don't let our sexuality rule our lives.

It's really sad that some people have boiled their entire being down into being gay and nothing more.

Matthew Bomer owes his lifestyle to people who had more to risk than he did being brave and coming out. He is not being outed– he has taken advantage of the sacrifices made by others and enjoyed life as an openly gay man. Now he wants to "in" himself. That leaves him open to legitimate criticism: now that he can contribute something rather than just taking from the cause of gay liberation, he gets coy.

Some of us will sympathize with a kid who wrongly feels he's on the brink of stardom; some of us will despise a coward who wants the fun of a rich boyfriend but not the responsibility of being part of the gay community.

The only people who should be forced out of the closet are the republicans, religious figures, etc. who oppose equal rights, while sleeping with rent boys, etc. in their private time.

If we lived in a perfect world then I am sure Matthew Bomer and all the other publically closeted actors, sportsman, musicians, etc. would come out. But obviously we don't.

It would be cool to have more gay role models, but we can't expect them to risk their futures.

It is down to the "average" people to change the minds of bigots with the occasional help of celebrities like Neil Patrick Harris, Gavin Creel, etc.

Just think of it like this. His representatives saying "no comment" is so the deluded homophobic fans will believe he is straight and he'll continue his success, while the rest of us will know the truth.

@ 83: We already freaking know he's gay. The proof is above.

Why does anyone need to admit it on his behalf? Why should he have to say it at all?

Celebrities are not role models. If you look to an actor to be your role model you're nothing more than a fool.

Teachers should be role models, politicians who are actually helping should be role models, humanitarians, peace makers, activists, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.

Grow up and find someone meaningful to make a role model. Don't use "role model" as an excuse to hide behind what you're really after: Someone pretty to jack off to. News flash you can tug on your dick regardless of his sexuality so have at it.

What bothers me here is that all the sock puppets have these well constructed knee jerk postings that clearly have nothing to do with the specifics of the situation.

If you are going to create sock puppets at least make them more believable by not being so focused on creating black-n-white "how can I create a controversy" statements that makes no sense to anyone who is not a completely insane person.

I don't for a second think Bomers he owes any community anything. No-one is completely defined by their sexuality, so he can choose to contribute to whatever community he sees fit. Everyone, gay-straight-actor-or-not has the right to privacy, so if wants to keep to personal life personal then good for him. I don't expect every like I like to be role models (and I'm even a huge fan of the guy). Sure, as an actor he's personal life is now an open book, but it deosn't mean he has to read it out loud.

I am convinced at this point that some of you are mentally handicapped.

I'll watch this show because it looks really good…and that's all that matters..right??..

@Queerty: We want to celebrate famous gay folks (who aren't assholes)!

Then why do you cover TR Knight? He's possibly the biggest dick in television (and not in the good way).

Time to stop visiting this site.

All this drama over who's gay and who's not is just freakin stupid and a tad bit old at this point.

Isn't the point of being an "actor" inclusive of the ability to play a variety of roles, both gay and straight? If we accept those "straight" actors who play gay on TV and major Hollywood movies why can't we think the reverse and accept an out gay (and very cute) actor like Matt Bomer playing a straight character on a sure-fire TV hit? (Thanks USA).

I don't agree that most went think that good-looking guys on TV are gay; not anymore. The whole metrosexual thing has certainly blurred the lines between heterosexuality and homosexuality. Just think of how far we've come so that the image of a guy kissing a guy or a girl kissing a girl doesn't invoke that "Ewe" response as much as it used to.

Hollywood is finally growing up!

the bf really likes this new show. it seems usa has another winner.

The question of his sexuality is not in question nor does it matter to me. I too am gay, however what does this have to do with his new gig. Since there are kids involved, I think these pics–obviously they were taken at a private party and who ever leaked them out is not a very good friend–should be taken down, and stop worrying over whether he is out or not, gay actors/actresses do not owe anyone anything.
You hurt the parent you hurt the kids, if as Mr. Ackers says Mr. Bomer is hurt by this then why continue to hurt him, take the pics down. Think of his kids, his family.
He hasn't asked these pics to be taken down himself probably just means he doesn't want to make an issue of the matter and believes it will die down.

I suggest people just leave him alone and just enjoy his new show and not worry whether he's gay or str8, kissed guys or girls.

I discovered the show by accident, I was looking to watch Psyche and this show was in its place. Its decent enough, I'll have to wait and see if I get that, I can't wait til next weeks episode, excitment or not.

why don't we discuss a more important issue?

do you think Matt Bomer would have been a better Clark Kent/Superman than Brandon Routh?

Bomer was in the final running for Bryan ' I luv twinks ' Singer's
reboot of the Superman WB franchise.

The role went to Chris Reeve look-alike Brandon Routh (rhymes with mouth).

Matthew is and always has been an openly gay actor.
He is not trying to "in himself," not trying to hide, not trying to do anything other than live his life and ply his trade.
Do we really need another publicity seeking actor announcing "I'm Gay" on the cover of People? Everyone from young girls to Grandpas browse this newfangled "wordlwide web." They already know he's gay.
The picture is old (though certainly not embarassing) and not indicative of Matt's current life. That was the issue. Not his being gay. I'm not saying leave him alone. He's an actor and knew the price of celebrity if he was lucky enough to achieve it. I'm saying don't pick a fight when there's nothing to pick. Matthew is one of the good, brave ones.

I think he woul be better. Brancodn is beautiful but looks like a ken doll.

The dude in the photo is Matt's ex boyfriend Mike White and If I'm correct their friend at the time Ed Kuester took the pic.

Why are some people acting like these pics are akin to Dustin's Lance Black's pics? How exactly are they embarassing?

He doesn't look hideously drunk or drugged. There is nothing "porny" about the shots – no nudity, no erections etc.

Those are pretty tame pictures. Nothing to be embarrassed about if you ask me.

He's a really hot actor, especially in the clothes he wears on the show. It's a neat show, by the way.

"Do we really need another publicity seeking actor announcing "I'm Gay" on the cover of People?"

Why do self-loathers think it's wrong to announce that you're gay? Do you have a problem with Jessica Simpson appearing on the cover of People to talk about her relationship with Tomy Romo? You sound like those homophobes who think out gays are "flaunting it" but have no problem with straight men and women who broadcast their relationships

"Not everyone wants to skip up and down the street in a rainbow parade shouting "I'M GAY" at anyone who will listen. Does that mean we're ashamed? No. Does it mean we're afraid? No. It means we don't let our sexuality rule our lives."

I'm guessing that you are A)mentally challenged and B)straight. Gay people know that most gays don't "skip up and down the street in a rainbow parade." You sound like a clueless and homophobic straight MORON. Why don't you bitch about straight guys who brag about about all the women they've nailed instead of attacking out gay people for being honest about who they are?

"No-one is completely defined by their sexuality"

Um, tell that to the straight guys who spend every waking hour talking about pussy.

"Um, tell that to the straight guys who spend every waking hour talking about pussy."

I highly doubt some douchey straight guys like that define straight people in general, nor is it an excuse for guys to act the same.

To the college kid living in the midwest who isn't out I understand where you are coming from and hope that one day you will be able to live openly and happily.

As for Bomer he is a 32 year old man living in LA and having lived in NYC working in the entertainment industry. I am 40 and have been working in entertainment for 18 years and have been out all that time. i earn a good living and don't have too many complaints. if bomer is "out" then he can't be selectively out.

"I'm guessing that you are A)mentally challenged and B)straight."

JoJo: I'm guessing you a) don't have much interaction with other human beings and b) really need to discover the joys of caffeine-free, low-sugar beverages.

And where I work, any straight guys who "spend every waking hour talking about pussy" would have to give it a rest long enough to sign up for welfare. My out dyke boss really has zero tolerance for trash mouth in front of clients.

Memo to "Craig Ranapia" – I have plenty of interaction with other human beings. You're the one who doesn't. Straight guys never stop talking about pussy but they don't get accused of "flaunting their sexuality" like gay guys who merely say "I'm gay." Lance Bass doesn't brag about the guys he's fucked but the self-hating, closet-justifying assholes who post here rag on him anyway. Compare him to guys like Charlie Sheen who never stop bragging about the women they've nailed.

"Why are some people acting like these pics are akin to Dustin's Lance Black's pics? How exactly are they embarassing?"

Aha, this is precisely the point. These pics AREN'T embarrassing; even though they are pics of Bomer and an ex 9 years ago, there's nothing remotely embarassing or shameful about them–it's two guys kissing.

But Bomer's publicist seems to think they are shameful and embarrasing, otherwise, instead of saying "no comment," why didn't the publicist just say that these are old pics of Bomer, that he is gay and in a new relationship. And just leave it at that. As it is now, we get the impression that Bomer's life–the very core of his being, that he loves another man–is not correct or worthy of comment. That, to me, is sad.

I think that anyone that posted anything about this story needs to read this entire thread. And then stop scratching their heads and asking why, whenever GLAAD publishes the latest stats on the low numbers of gay-themed shows and characters that now exist on mainstream television shows. If I were a producer with an eye towards creating a show that would be guaranteed to make money and garner big ratings, WHY on Earth would I want to court THIS kind of controversy???

"We report on the romances and break-ups of TR Knight and Adam Lambert and Rosie O'Donnell."

My, don't we have lofty thoughts of ourselves? You're gossip-mongers in an increasingly gossip-obsessed world, plain and simple. Don't pretend to be anything remotely journalistic; it's risible. We don't have a "right" to these people's private lives simply because we CHOOSE to be entertained by their performances and feel an ever-increasing and obsessive need to know every iota of their lives off camera. They have the same need for privacy as any other human being. If you were as interesting in your own work, the stalkarazzi might be following your every bowel movement. I would suspect your attitude about that which the public is entitled would quickly change. Furthermore, he has no obligation to be an out-and-proud-in-the-public-eye figurehead either. Would we hope he would use his high-profile to shine a positive light on gay men and women? Certainly. But if he doesn't, one could hardly fault him. What was his last regular acting gig? Tru Calling? That was a number of years ago and despite what you may think, open actors don't fare well in Hollywood. T. R. Knight and Neil Patrick Harris (while both "open secrets") effectively did not come out to the American public until they were firmly ensconced in their current roles. Let's see how well they do once their respective shows have wrapped. So, you can see why someone like this actor would be concerned about keeping his secrets – however "open" – on the down low until such time as he has earned a certain degree of tenure.

LOL is very funny indeed. Actually, the public do have a right to know about public figures– that's why they do not legally have the same right to privacy that most of us have. I did not CHOOSE to know this guy– he decided to thrust his face all over my TV and computer.

You do make a good point about open actors doing poorly. But you need to remember that most of the people who hear this particular news at all will be gay men. I'm more likely to watch the show now, and I bet most of the rest of us, are too. We can even write USA and tell them how great it is that they cast an openly gay actor in the show. Some of us could even afford to throw some ad money toward the show.

Is it really any of our business.

Landon, he didn't "thrust" himself upon us. While I know of the show's existence, I have yet to watch a single episode. Why? Because I've chosen not too. It simply didn't interest me – the same goes for his personal life.

Saw him doing interviews for the show. He really is kind of humble, sweet even. Uses the word "blessed" alot. The show is filmed in NYC, and he seemed excited to be there. In one interview he was wearing glasses.

To me, the fact he's not making an issue over the kissing pic, tells me a}thats his way of publically coming out without drama
b} using it to his advantage hoping it directs people to the show
or c) he just doesnt care one way or another and hopes people just move on with their lives.

wow. i had no idea he was even gay!! but really who cares. gay or straight he's one hot guy. and why are all of the hot guys out there either gay or taken!!!!

"Is it really any of our business."

Funny, I doubt you'd be saying that if there were pics of Britney Spears kissing a guy. The self-haters here think heterosexuality is something that should be shared with the public, but homosexuality should be treated like a dirty secret

He has his PR team saying "no comment" because IT'S NONE OF YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS.

As Sean said, Matt is not trying to hide anything. He's living his life for all the world to see. That doesn't mean that he has to do a "YES, I"M GAY" cover. I'll never understand why the gay community feels the need for him to make some sort of statement about it.

Get the fuck over yourselves, you pretentious assholes.

And Sean, please tell Matt that we support & respect him.

Is this still going on?
He doesn't live for us, he lives for himself, his family, his kids and his partner. Just as we all live for ours. We must respect his rights and our rights to live, play and be free to be.

On a side note, Same Sex Marriage is coming up in NY please show your support for those gay couples who want to get hitched. Be cool.

As a straight woman, I could care less if Matt Bomer is gay! He's hot and hell I'd love to have a chance with him. I always said the hot and respectable guys are either gay or taken. How about we just focus on his acting not his sex life. His acting on White Collar is amazing, and I will continue to tune in every friday!

What a great attitude Aradia has. Congratulations on your progressiveness. I saw just the thing for you at http://bit.ly/1uAaOg at-shirt saying "every girl needs a gay" Tell your friends and spread the word. I think you're hot.

While kissing another man does not necessarily make a man gay (Ville Valo from the Finnish goth band H.I.M. is regularly seen kissing other men yet he is straight), I am not surprised about Matt Bomer. He is just too delicious to be straight. Unfortunately, all the really gorgeous men are always gay. Straight guys just can't measure up in the looks department. This is disappointing to those of us who are straight women but what can you do? I enjoy the show anyway and Matt is the tastiest piece of eye candy to come to TV since Kyle Schmid (in the lamentably canceled Blood Ties series). Go Matt!

All im going to say is that the pictures speak for themselves.

If he went about denying that he's gay and denying that that is not him in the pictures, then i would understand why the gay community would be angry but he hasnt denied anything.

Reality is that most actors like to act and keep their private lives separate. In order to be successful sometimes one needs to keep their private life separate from their work life. Unless youre Paris Hilton who craves attention left, right and centre lol!

If Matt wants to be a role model for kids like myself— im only 21 myself, then that is his choice. I only discovered Matt Bomer last week because a friend from the US said that i have eyes like his hence the nickname "headlights" or "cat eyes!" Dead annoying to be honest but oh well lol! Ive been watching "White Collar" online today because its not out in the UK yet. Really cool show! :P

We have no right to out people who are not comfortable with coming out especially to the public. I sure would hate it if someone outed me when i wasnt ready. Im currently in law school and in my final year but i also want to go to drama school. Im currently doing a paper about gay rights and same-sex marriage in the US because i decided to learn about American Legal Studies and planning on doing the New York bar in my home city London because i want to live in the US one day. I was living in Manhattan, New York for an entire year last year and loved it. Cant wait to go back :o)(Ok went a bit off topic there hahaha) Anyway, point is that acting is one of my passions and i certainly would keep my private life separate from my work life. Those who say that this gives off a negative thing, are so wrong because he hasnt denied he's gay.

Like i said—the picture speak for themselves and its not rocket science! Chicks who cant accept he's gay are in denial lol!

Jacob :o)
Sorry i do go on a bit of a tangent sometimes lol! :P
x

All im going to say is that the pictures speak for themselves.

If he went about denying that he's gay and denying that that is not him in the pictures, then i would understand why the gay community would be angry but he hasnt denied anything.

Reality is that most actors like to act and keep their private lives separate. In order to be successful sometimes one needs to keep their private life separate from their work life. Unless youre Paris Hilton who craves attention left, right and centre lol!

If Matt wants to be a role model for kids like myself— im only 21 myself, then that is his choice. I only discovered Matt Bomer last week because a friend from the US said that i have eyes like his hence my nickname "headlights" or "cat eyes!" Dead annoying to be honest but oh well! Ive been watching "White Collar" online today because its not out in the UK yet. Really cool show! :P

We have no right to out people who are not comfortable with coming out especially to the public. I sure would hate it if someone outed me when i wasnt ready. Im currently in law school and in my final year but i also want to go to drama school. Im currently doing a paper about gay rights and same-sex marriage in the US because i decided to learn about American Legal Studies and planning on doing the New York bar in my home city London because i want to live in the US one day. I was living in Manhattan, New York for an entire year last year and loved it. Cant wait to go back :o)(Ok went a bit off topic there hahaha) Anyway, point is that acting is one of my passions and i certainly would keep my private life separate from my work life. Those who say that this gives off a negative thing, are so wrong because he hasnt denied he's gay.

Like i said—the picture speak for themselves and its not rocket science! Chicks who cant accept he's gay are in denial lol!

Jacob :o)
Sorry i do go on a bit of a tangent sometimes lol! :P

Anyway if Matt Bomer reads this, add me on FB because youre one fine looking guy lol! :P Oh well, one can only try hahahaha! Never say never ;)

http://www.facebook.com/people...../816260155

x

@Jacob from the UK.

This is one of the most reasonable rational posts I've read on here, besides my own LOL. Good luck with your acting career and isn't he being a role model, by not going all Tom Cruise on everyone and no matter what people are saying about him, he's still doing what he loves. He may not read posts such as this but I'm sure there are people in his circle who do and tell him.
Maybe he just wants to be an actor and sharing personal private lives could interfere with how people perceive the artist as in an actor who is gay and not a gay actor.
Even if he were just a pizza delivery guy or King of Siam. I agree with you no one should be outed or forced to declare it to the world.
I have a friend who has blue eyes but I always called him snake eyes. LOL

@ Ken A.

Thanks :o) Im an opportunity seeker. 21 and almost finished with law school but acting has always been my passion and drama schools in London have a minimum age requirement of 21 usually. So i wanted to use my time wisely and have something to fall back on.

I agree. People should see him as an actor who happens to be gay and not just a gay actor. Im gay myself but i dont let my sexuality define who i am as an individual. Being gay is just a part of me and i guess that goes for anyone out there regardless of their sexual orientation.

He's still a role model i guess in the sense that he's a pretty darn good actor from what i have seen lol!

Ive been called "cat eyes" but never "snake eyes" lol! My eyes are really grey and stand out because i have dark hair but they tend to change to a bluey colour in different light settings. Its weird haha!

Jacob :o)

@Jacob

Oh my grey eyed friend is called demon eyes. I have hazel to hazel greenish eyes and get called cat eyes.

So when you graduate from law school and go to drama/arts/acting school and graduate you'll be set to play a lawyer on TV LOL.

Neal Patrick Harris, Lance Bass, Rupert Everett, and a few others are perfect role models. They came out publically and Neal Patrick Harris still plays the womanizing Barny on How I met Your Mother, Lance Bass has his eye out for some blond boy and publically flirts, Ellen and Portia are out. All good role models.
As for MB being a good actor, you're right. He draws you into his character and is it not true that every character an actor or actress plays is a part of that individual whether that individual actor aspires to be or is inspired by something. MB is an old fashioned type actor, in my opinion, his characters make the scene not the scene making the character, I guess its like those action movies where the scene is the main character and the actor is just the scene. Like the Mission Impossible franchise, GI Joe franchise etc.

Someone please go and update Matthew Bomer's Wikipedia page!

Someone did update it, then someone else came back and deleted it.

I wouldn't bother, LOL

@ Critifur

Why is that so important? Wikipedia is a tabloid?

News Flash! Women still lust after good looking men, doesn't matter if they are gay or not.

@Diana
I always knew women lusted, but I thought they only admitted it to other women because they like to eminate and air of superiority, are you revealing secrets?

I like the show white collar. Hell I didn't know he was gay. Im strait and I think this guy is good looking and I see that he has talent. BUT him being open does effect what kind of roles he will get. I mean he has LEADING Man in FEATURE FILMS painted all over him and yet he's not. Too bad too I would have rather seen him in superman returns. My question is are there any SUPERSTAR ACTORS that are openly gay? In America (Ian McKellen).

There is a risk of being typecast but that may have changed. Sean Patrick Harris is gay in life but on his show he plays a womanizer. TR Knight gay in life still had a girlfriend on the show. Then again Eric McCormack played a gay character on Will and Grace and he's heterosexual, married with children. Sean Hays who is gay in life, seems to have an increasing repertoire of roles. If Robert Pattison came out, would it affect him in anyway? I don't think so, I think his screaming girlie fans would still line up to see him at all hours.

I think TR Knight said it best

"I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."