Who can forget the role of Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons in the show, The Big Bang Theory? He shot to fame with the role of a neurotic genius scientist and became a mainstream star.
Parsons is an openly gay American actor who has been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights for many years. His note-worthy talent, humor, and impressive catalog of projects have given him a platform to help the community.
Parsons has spoken openly about the challenges he faced growing up as a gay man in his conservative hometown of Houston, Texas. He struggled to find acceptance and support in such a conservative community. His experience of identifying why he felt so different and later coming out was, in a word, 'terrifying.'
Personal Details: Yes, Jim Parsons Is Gay
The Big Bang Theory star Parsons has been very open about being gay. Personally, he referred to feeling different from a young age and it took him some time to realize that he was a gay man.
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Parsons acknowledges that this was due to the fact that he was in a conservative community. He has talked about feeling isolated and alone in his formative years. He struggled a lot to find acceptance and support from those around him when he spoke his truth.
Parsons did not get the support he needed during his difficult time of self-discovery. Since then, he has gone on to advocate for proper representation and continued using his platform to raise awareness and promote acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community.
When Did The Fans Find Out Parsons Was Gay?
Rumors about Parsons's famous character Sheldon Cooper being gay started out pretty early. He was often questioned about this aspect and even his sexuality was sometimes called to question.
Parsons chose to come out publicly in 2012 in a quiet way through a profile in the New York Times. In the profile, a short sentence about this fact was mentioned and he was revealed to be in a decade-long love relationship with another man.
The fact that Jim's partner was revealed to be Todd Spiewak sometime in 2012. This happened in many paparazzi pictures and fan shots. Later the couple was honored with the Inspiration award at the 2013 GLSEN Respect Awards.
Relationship Status: How Did Jim Parsons Meet His Husband, Todd Spiewak?
Well, the Wish I Was Here actor Jim Parsons found his Mr. Right in Todd Spiewak, an American graphic designer and art director. They later became husband and husband after dating for many years.
This lovely couple, Jim and Todd, first met in 2002 when their friends set them up on a blind date. Sparks were all around and the pair had their second date just days later at the Union Square AMC.
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The pair celebrate their blind date anniversary every year and Jim has even called Todd a handsome devil on his profiles. In 2016, they celebrated fourteen years together and Jim positively gushed about him in a now-deleted post:
One of his greatest gifts to me is that he no longer takes me to sing karaoke. Also, I believe this was a selfie with an actual camera, as our phones couldn’t do that back then hahaha! #todd #anniversary
When Did Todd Spiewak & Jim Parsons Got Married?
Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak tied the knot on May 13, 2017, in New York City. The wedding ceremony was a private event and kept secret from the press. After the nuptials, Parsons announce the happy news on his Instagram Profile with wedding pictures and words of thanks. In comparison, White Collar Actor, Matt Bomer chose to keep his marriage to Simon Halls a secret.
Later in an interview with Stephen Colbert, Parsons revealed the news that they had gotten engaged in 2016, months prior to the wedding. He called the feeling of getting married to be 'life changing', saying he did not realize how happy it made him.
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Todd Spiewak does accompany his husband to various events and galas but he has not given any in-depth interviews. This is no surprise to the media as the pair have kept their relationship private for many years and even had a low-key wedding.
The decision to get married was a very smooth one as Jim Parsons one day thought to legalize things. He did not feel any pressure or compulsion to wed but the fact that they are a married couple has been a very positive thing for the pair.
Jim Parsons And Todd Spiewak Are Pet Lover
The happily married couple Jim and Todd are proud dog parents to three pups. The dogs are named Otis, Stevie, and Rufus and are like their children. In the same thread, A Winter Princess actor Chris McNally is also a dog parent to his adorable three dogs.
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On a different page, Jim Parsons is actually allergic to cats. This is a trait he shares with his Big Bang Theory character Sheldon. Ironically in the show, Sheldon's favorite song is Soft Kitty, sung by the female lead Penny, who is portrayed by Kayley Cuoco.
Despite this, the actor Jim has remained professional and filmed many times with felines. He is very careful with his health.
What Is The Net Worth Of Jim Parsons?
Home Actor Jim Parsons has an estimated net worth of about $160 million. He earned that money from his active acting career and his endorsements. He is quite the talent, having even won a Golden Globe.
Parsons's riches are much more than that of his spouse, Todd Spiewak, who is worth about $7 million. Todd is a success story that started as a graphic designer and currently works as a producer for projects such as Young Sheldon, Special, and Call Me Kat, to name a few.
Also, the married couple Jim and Todd started their own production company called That’s Wonderful Productions in 2015. this company has been involved in many of its professional projects.
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