Matt Bomer Says There Was Only One Job 'Where He Felt Safe Being His Authentic Self'

Matt Bomer discusses coming out in 2008, and recalls the one job in which he didn't feel safe being out as a gay man.

[Mia]

Matt Bomer is completely and utterly gorgeous.

[NekasPT]

Am I the only one who notices Matt says “our” kids and not “my” kids in all interviews. I think that is really sweet recognizing his partner this way. Reinforcing the family bonds. I admire him for being so honest with himself and one of the few so open about it in Hollywood. 💪✨

[rachelgarber]

That's adorable, his son came out as straight. I died

[paulfrank]

I love Matt Bomer's singing voice. It was a shock to hear his voice for the first time on Doom Patrol. Unbelievably beautiful.

[johnecampos]

The title is incorrect. He says there was only one set where he DIDN'T feel safe.

[Sam-kgft]

His husband is the luckiest man on earth .. if Matt was my Man I won't ask for anything else from life

[shawneecherrypie]

Matt Boomer imo is probably one of the most beautiful men in Hollywood next to Jensen Ackles.

[eme.]

I'd pay to see southern actors seriously take on Shakespeare with their authentic accents. Shakespeare wrote his plays for the general audience of his time and I think he'd appreciate his works remaining accessible to all general audiences.

[beccaantoine]

I didn’t know I could love Matt Bomer more. But here we are.

[Mayabee]

Matt Bomer, he’s a HOOT 😂 so funny, the southern Shakespeare was perfect

[yolandaponkers]

Matt seems like such a kind and genuine person! So many celebrities radiate attitude in interviews, but he’s consistently warm and gracious. I can’t get into the idolization of rude divas. I admire people who act like Matt.

[Jharrisimages]

My niece came out as gay last year at 15, I think she thought my parents and I wouldn't accept her (my parents are VERY conservative, I'm middle of the road) but as long as she's happy, healthy and safe we respect and love her for who she is. It's so sad that some kids grow up in an environment where being LGBTQ+ is considered "evil" or otherwise demonized. We are all just people, we can't change how we are born. And we need to learn to accept ourselves and others for the person they are, not who we think they should be.

[outrewriter]

he'll always be neal caffrey for me huhu

[nehvsm]

It's not a question of bieng gay or straight it's the values and the capability to love that is important.

[tamoghnadatta]

Goodness! I just realised that the humungous crush I had nursed on Neal Caffrey all those years ago never truly went away! I just finished with The Boys in the Band and I adored Matt in it and now I am here.

[purpledragonfly]

I love that his kid "came out" as straight. That's adorable <3

[enterprises]

I give thanks to God for, all of us, having guys like RuPaul, Matt Bomer, Adam Lambert, and many others who encourage and inspire us

[theaceofspades]

How am I just now realizing that Matt Bomer’s gay and has kids... my god he’s amazing

[noxagh]

the prettiest man ive ever seen in my life.

[stephaniel]

Not gonna lie, ever since seeing this interview I'll sometimes randomly get Matt's southern accented "it is the east and Juliet is the sun!" popping into my head and it makes me cackle 😂😂