Alex Newell

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Singer, Actor (1992)
Wed Apr 05 2023
By   Vineet

American actor and singer, Alex Newell is widely recognized for his appearance in the Fox musical show Glee as a Singer. Newell is recognized as an artist, regardless of his association with Clean Bandit, White, and The Shakes. She launched his first Extended Play in 2016 called POWER.

Born on August 19, 1992, in Massachusetts, he has completed his education from Bishop Fenwick High School. He grew up with his mother Brenda Newell. After that, he propelled his education and career into class. Who is his partner? If you want to know more, stay tuned.

Is Alex Newell Gay?

Celebrity nowadays doesn't hesitate too much to reveal their actual sexuality. As civilization increased among humanity we have come to accept any gender and sexuality on our community. Lately, Alex has also revealed that he is gay by sexuality. 

Alex with his boyfriend Zeke Thomas at an event
Image: Alex Newell with his boyfriend Zeke Thomas 
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Although before admitting his fans and media already had claimed him to be gay. Back in the day when Alex confirmed that he has no problem wearing girls' clothes, at the time his fans got a glimpse of his sexuality. 

Alex Newell Partner Zeke Thomas

Alex is gay by sexuality and he is dating his long term boyfriend Zeke Thomas. Although there are no records of how and where these couples meet but we do know that the pair are dating each other since 2015.

Alex Newell And Partner Zeke Thomas Kissing Each Other At An Award EventSource:lipsticalley
Image: Alex Newell And Partner Zeke Thomas Kissing Each Other At An Award Event
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His partner Zeke Thomas is a world-renowned Open Format DJ and Music Producer, Sexual Assault Awareness Advocate, and TV Host have most recently seen co-hosting MTV's hit show CATFISH.

The duo openly announced their relationship when Actor Alex Newell and Zeke Thomas attend 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Hilton Midtown on May 6, 2017, in New York City.

How Much is his Net Worth?

The prominent in Glee actor, Alex has stunned his audiences through his different and exceptional talent. Moreover, he must have collected a decent amount of net worth and fame through his profession. His estimated wealth is at around $400,000 which equalsMarjorie Bach.

Alex with his old friends at the party
Frame: Alex (right) with old friends at the party 
Source: Instagram @thealexnewell

His payroll for appearing in TV series ranges from $40,000 to $60,000. He has appeared in several TV series hits through which he must have earned thousands of dollars just like Kathryn Gallagher.

Rise To Fame 

Until launching a string of cover songs and partnerships in 2015, Newell played at the Coachella Festival and other LGBT events. He performed the reissued version of "Stronger," an album by Clean Bandit, in March that year. He recorded a song This Ain't Over which he revealed it was the first track of his EP POWER.

Furthermore, the EP POWER was recorded on 19 February 2016. In 2017 Newell made his Broadway debut, performing Asaka's part in Once's revival on This Island. Newell had earlier landed the title part in NBC's sitcom pilot Fictional Buddy in 2016. 

Most Recently Series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

As Alex raising towards the path of glory and fame, he is having more and more projects in his career. He has appeared in NBC series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist alongside Jane Levy and Alice Lee.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is an American musical comedy-drama series where Alex is playing a role as Mo, Zoey's gender-fluid neighbor and DJ.

Alex has also been active with the choir, improv team, and costume group. Newell never took a structured academic voice lesson until landing on Glee for the role. Additionally, in one of the interviews, Newell stated that her influences are Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Sylvester, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce

 

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