tv Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons Comes Out As Gay

[Rappy Veteran]

Actor Jim Parsons has revealed he is gay and in a committed relationship in a new interview.

New York Times scribe Patrick Healy discusses "The Big Bang Theory" star's sexuality in detail as part of a profile of the 39-year-old actor, who is currently starring on Broadway in a revival of "Harvey." The revelation comes late in the article, when Healy describes Parsons' role in the 2011 revival of Larry Kramer's HIV/AIDS crisis drama, "The Normal Heart."

Writes Healy: '"The Normal Heart? resonated with him on a few levels: Mr. Parsons is gay and in a 10-year relationship, and working with an ensemble again onstage was like nourishment, he said."

Parsons' sexuality has been the source of media speculation for several years. Though the Times doesn't identify Parsons' partner, the actor thanked Todd Spiewak during a 2010 Emmy Award acceptance speech. He has shown up to awards shows and made public theater contributions together with Spiewak, reportedly an art director, on several previous occasions.

The National Enquirer also reported that Parsons and Spiewak were at one time engaged and planning a Massachusetts-based Christmas wedding, which has since allegedly been called off because Parsons doesn't want children. None of this has ever confirmed nor denied by Parsons' representatives, who have continually declined to speak about their client's sexuality, according to AfterElton.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/23/jim-parsons-gay-big-bang-theory-star_n_1539988.html

[still1]

First, its hard to believe that he is 39 years old.

Second, that explains why he is not into "Amy Farrah Fowler" :p

[Jimmy0]

I thought that had been confirmed ages ago? Swear I heard it... maybe they were just rumours and this is official confirmation.

[_neutrino Veteran]

it always upsets me to see things like this making big news. its their personal life let them do whatever they want and leave them alone.

[djdanster]

I thought that had been confirmed ages ago? Swear I heard it... maybe they were just rumours and this is official confirmation.

Yeah it's be known knowledge for a while now. It's been on his wikipedia page as in a partnership for a while.

[Razorwing]

Kinda knew that from watching 1 episode of the show. lol.

[+primortal Subscriber²]

Good for him. But in the same breath..

Parsons' sexuality has been the source of media speculation for several years.

Why is someone's sexual orientation especially in entertainment such a big deal?

[+Warwagon MVC]

You don't say? That guy would set off anyones Gaydar!

[RadishTM Veteran]

I'm more shocked that he's 39 years old :p

[Rappy Veteran]

I'm more shocked that he's 39 years old :p

yeah same! I had to look up the other cast and they are in their 30's!

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

Big whoop-dee-doo. Why is this news? Someone's sexuality shouldn't make any difference in a civilised society.

[vincent]

Duh...

[SongHyeonDeok]

Don't people get it yet...

The more you create headlines like these, the more you make homosexuality look 'out of the norm'.

We need to ignore stories such as these and act like they're just an everyday occurrence - funny thing being that they are.

Only then will you achieve tolerance.

[Rappy Veteran]

Big whoop-dee-doo. Why is this news? Someone's sexuality shouldn't make any difference in a civilised society.

because the guy is famous and people are very intrigued about their lives, its what keeps sites like Huff Post and TMZ going and making $$$

[spacer]

First, its hard to believe that he is 39 years old.

Second, that explains why he is not into "Amy Farrah Fowler" :p

I always thought it was because she is butt-ugly.

[+Warwagon MVC]

i'm still waiting for Matthew Broderick to finally come out of the closet.

[ShMaunder]

Well thank goodness for that. I was really itching to know...

I agree with others, this really shouldn't be headlines any longer. Everyones gay in there own right, or is it just me :p...

[timster]

Big whoop-dee-doo. Why is this news? Someone's sexuality shouldn't make any difference in a civilised society.

it's America, people obsess over whether or not male celebrities take it up the backside

[TheLegendOfMart]

[Open Minded]

it always upsets me to see things like this making big news. its their personal life let them do whatever they want and leave them alone.

I agree with this.

I also think people should stop making their sexuality a big deal. It's not. There have been gays and breeders since the dawn of time; you're not doing anything new.

[Hell-In-A-Handbasket]

I would have guessed he was in his 20's

[RadishTM Veteran]

Big whoop-dee-doo. Why is this news? Someone's sexuality shouldn't make any difference in a civilised society.

Agreed, I guess some particularly weird people live off news such as this (which I can't get my head around). Anyway, I'm still shocked about this age :p

[Bern@rd]

Bazinga!

[Mando]

I'm more shocked that he's 39 years old :p

LOL me too mate.

whether he likes guys or not is irrelevant, hes only 1 year younger than me :D and by far my fav char in BBT

[Vice]

It was pretty obvious. I always thought he was gay anyway, not that it mattered in the slightest.