Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons Comes Out
On a weekly basis Jim Parsons plays nerdy Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory, but it was a discussion about an old theater project with The New York Times that led to him admitting that he’s gay and is in a committed relationship.
Currently Parsons, 39, is on Broadway starring in the rare revival of the comedy “Harvey”, but the question about his sexuality came out when the discussion turned into how his role in 2011’s “The Normal Heart”, resonated with him. “The Normal Heart”, which is a revival of Larry Kramer’s HIV/AIDS drama is a project that Parsons related to, saying, “working with an ensemble again onstage was like nourishment.”
In the piece for New York Times, writer Patrick Healy writes after an interview with the actor, “Mr. Parsons is gay and in a 10-year relationship.” In addition, The National Enquirer reported that Jim Parsons and his partner, Spiewak were initially planning a Massachusetts Christmas wedding, which has since been called off due to Parsons not wanting children. This piece of information was never confirmed by Parsons representatives.
Although his sexuality has been speculated for years by the media, he never chose to come out publicly, but that changed in the discussion with the New York Times. Although Parsons partner isn’t named, the actor thanked Todd Spiewak during his Emmy acceptance speech. In addition he has shown up on red carpets and various events with Spiewak, which is reported to be an art director.
Are you surprised by this announcement of sorts or do you care to know about Jim Parsons sexuality? Sound off here!
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Posted: May 23, 2012
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May 23, 2012
good for him love the show and will continue to watch the big bang theory.
May 23, 2012
Couldn't care less. That guy is freakin' hilarious, regardless of his sexual orientation.
May 23, 2012
Doesn't matter at all. Why is a person's sexual orientation anyone else's business, anyway? Doesn't make them any less a person (or in this case, an actor). We need to get our noses out of other people's business.
May 23, 2012
Well Duh! no surprise there. Gay or not gay still love The Big Bang Theory.
May 23, 2012
Obviously…ive known that since I saw the show for the first time.
May 23, 2012
Like we didn't know this by just watching him on tv duh
May 23, 2012
Like we didn't know this by just watching him on tv duh
May 23, 2012
Good for him! I love Jim Parsons
May 23, 2012
Good for him! I love Jim Parsons
May 23, 2012
I'm glad he's found someone! It will be nice when we are all just considered people. I don't think his sexual orientation impeeds his acting abilities! He is so funny as Sheldon. I wish I could see him in Harvey.
May 23, 2012
I'm glad he's found someone! It will be nice when we are all just considered people. I don't think his sexual orientation impeeds his acting abilities! He is so funny as Sheldon. I wish I could see him in Harvey.
May 23, 2012
Thay just made him even sexyer. Gay or straight dose
May 23, 2012
Thay just made him even sexyer. Gay or straight dose
May 23, 2012
Good for him being in a committed relationship! It doesn't matter who with, as long as he is happy just like all the other people who are in committed relationships! Male and Female, Female and Female or Male and Male. Love is love no matter what. You can't keep it from happening, no matter how hard others try!
May 23, 2012
This is non-news. Love Big Bang and Jim Parsons for his talent even more. Who he chooses to date, if it's not me, is of no relevance.
May 23, 2012
<3 the whole cast! Me and Tijuana Peterson!
May 23, 2012
Not change him as actor.
May 23, 2012
Why is this still an issue? Let him alone……..Good God…..give up you homophobic losers.
May 23, 2012
What he does in his bedroom is his business! Good for him! I still love him and think he is extremely talented. That's all that should matter.
May 23, 2012
who cares, it's not my life and it should have never been published, but love Sheldon and the Big Bang.
May 23, 2012
I always suspected but it doesn't alter his talents or his prospects for future accomplishments.
May 23, 2012
Like seriously who cares if he is or isn't, I love him as sheldon and big bang theory rocks!!!
May 23, 2012
Like seriously who cares if he is or isn't, I love him as sheldon and big bang theory rocks!!!
May 23, 2012
I don't care if he's gay or a one eyed one horn flying purple people eater and neither should anyone else! He's hilarious on that show.
May 23, 2012
I don't care if he's gay or a one eyed one horn flying purple people eater and neither should anyone else! He's hilarious on that show.
May 23, 2012
That is his personal business, I love the show; will continue to watch it.
May 23, 2012
Love Jim Parsons on Big Bang Theory! Being gay doesn't change a thing about his acting which is my only relationship with him, so couldn't care less what or who he does at home – his business not mine – nor anybody else's!
May 23, 2012
my bible-tells me different ~.
May 23, 2012
I agree without him the show wouldn't be the same he makes it what it is
May 23, 2012
Could care less about his sexual prefrence. I watch the big bang theory because of him. Sheldon makes the show, I really believe if not for him, the show wouldn't be so successful. Love Ya Jim Parsons! Keep rocking it!
May 23, 2012
are people shocked that he is gay? Who cares anyway? Love that show!
May 23, 2012
oh my goodness, no way!!!! so sad he is living that life style.
May 23, 2012
I'll tell you what I found shocking in this article…Jim Parsons is 39? Dang, Sheldon has a baby face! As for his sexual orientation, who cares as long as he is happy!
May 23, 2012
HE IS Sheldon to me ..nothing else matters. He's an actor I love. He doesn't have to let me know that's hes gay.
May 23, 2012
Ill always love Big Bang.
May 23, 2012
Doesn't matter one single bit. Love who you love.
May 23, 2012
Yeah, that was painfully obvious. I still love Sheldon and my Big Bang Theory!
May 23, 2012
I kind of figured he was, my Gay-dar went off every time I watched the show lol love him! I agree He does make the show! Gay pride
love the big bang 
May 23, 2012
You mean he wasn't "out" already? I don't watch the show but I've seen him interviewed and there was never one second that I thought he was straight.
May 23, 2012
he is an amazingly funny actor, I am glad he is happy!
May 23, 2012
honestly it doesn't make a difference. he's an awesome actor either way. we'd probably be floored if we knew the true sexual orientation of most of hollywood.
May 23, 2012
I would love to see him in "Harvey" as another reader said, too! Love him!
May 23, 2012
don't really care, love him and his character. not looking to date him, just be entertained and he excells at entertaining me.
May 23, 2012
Sexual orientation didn't matter with tab Hunter, Rock Hudson or any of the others. Jim is so talented I don't get
why it is even important!
May 23, 2012
Like this comes as a shock to anyone any more.
May 23, 2012
this isn't news. He is great on the show. We will continue watching it. Funny stuff
May 23, 2012
I agree. Him being 39 was a shocker. That was the big news.
May 23, 2012
I love him I don't care! He is wonderful and so funny.
May 23, 2012
that is my favorite show, sheldon is a hoot ,, what s love got to do with it ? lol who cares..
May 23, 2012
The show is hilarious! Doesn't matter at all to me that he is gay! He is one of my favorite actors on TV. Awesome!
May 23, 2012
It's absolutely none of our business if he's gay or straight. If he is in a committed loving relationship, then that's more than a lot of people can say. Good for him!
May 23, 2012
I don't know if anyone has noticed lately, but being gay just isn't a big deal these days. Jim Parsons is hilarious and that's all that matters.
May 23, 2012
No surprise there, but really who cares. As long as he is happy, he deserves that just like the rest of us reguardless of his sexual orientation. I still love him and think he ia hilarious, aka Sheldon I love soft kitty also lol
May 23, 2012
Just let me add in a resounding big "DUH"!
May 23, 2012
Who's going to tell Amy Farrah Fowler? LOL!~
May 23, 2012
I'm not surprised and I really don't care one way or another. He's a great actor.
May 23, 2012
He's still a person, his personal life is none of my business.
May 23, 2012
He's still a person, his personal life is none of my business.
May 23, 2012
Nana Tyler .. it is NOT a lifestyle. It is our life. We did not CHOOSE to be gay. This is who we, as gays and lesbians, are! Did you choose to be straight? Don't see me bashing you for that. Get over yourself and learn how to tolerate what you clearly don't understand.
May 23, 2012
Nana Tyler .. it is NOT a lifestyle. It is our life. We did not CHOOSE to be gay. This is who we, as gays and lesbians, are! Did you choose to be straight? Don't see me bashing you for that. Get over yourself and learn how to tolerate what you clearly don't understand.
May 23, 2012
Who cares! I love him!
May 23, 2012
I'm not sure why it's important… and I'm also not sure who's surprised.
May 23, 2012
gay or not..i don't care..i love the big bang theory and all the people that make it so great.
May 23, 2012
LOL good for him!
May 23, 2012
Not surprised in the least, but could care less. He's an awesome actor!
May 23, 2012
Big surprise ~ NOT!! Bajinga!!
May 23, 2012
Big surprise ~ NOT!! Bajinga!!
May 23, 2012
I love this show & Sheldon is a riot! 39 years old? We should all be so lucky to look as young as he does. Once we stop minding other people's business, maybe we can get on with our own lives or, better yet, get a life!
May 23, 2012
I LOVE Sheldon!!!!
May 23, 2012
Who cares I love him!
May 23, 2012
Why is this even "newsworthy" Who cares? It's 2012 people…Why do we still care who's gay or who's straight? Does it really matter?
May 23, 2012
what difference does it make? Great actor.
May 23, 2012
Seriously? He's 39?
May 23, 2012
Seriously? He's 39?
May 23, 2012
I love his character and this "news" changes nothing – I still am crazy about him.
May 23, 2012
It doesn't matter one little bit. He's a good actor, fun to watch and makes me laugh always. I wish him happiness. He's not in my bedroom so I don't belong in his!
May 23, 2012
the more on the other side, the merrier
congrats!
May 23, 2012
Love the show everyones personal life is their business.
May 23, 2012
I love Jim Parsons as Sheldon. He makes me laugh every night. I couldn't care less that he is gay. It doesn't change anything for me.
May 23, 2012
Who cares if he is straight or gay…I figured that a long time ago! Love the show and it is so dang funny, he is extremely talented guy…I can't believe he is 39 though!
May 23, 2012
I adore Jim Parsons! Gay or straight…he is a human being who deserves love! I am happy to hear he is in a long time relationship. Just as long as he continues to be Sheldon Cooper! Bazinga!
May 23, 2012
You don't write about "so and so" being heterosexual but you do if someone is gay. Who cares either way except their partners?
May 23, 2012
You don't write about "so and so" being heterosexual but you do if someone is gay. Who cares either way except their partners?
May 23, 2012
You don't write about "so and so" being heterosexual but you do if someone is gay. Who cares either way except their partners?
May 23, 2012
I get what ur saying Alan. However, given that kids and young adults STILL struggle I am happy to see a celebrity come out. That show is outrageously popular so hopefully it will help.
May 23, 2012
who gives a darn? He's funny and makes me laugh, just what I need at the end of a rough day. I love the show and could care less if they all came from another galaxy in another time and another place. He is here and a joy to watch ike everyone else I cant believe he is 39, that's the startling news in this little blog. Love ya Jim — How you and the rest of the cast remember your lines is beyond me— hope the show is one for another 10 years or more.
May 23, 2012
who cares…he's a funny guy and I love the show..even watch the reruns of reruns..they all make me laugh and that's the point of the show..what any of them do off camera..its their business..too many people spend quality time speculating about trival matters..get over it will you!
May 23, 2012
Why would it matter
May 23, 2012
It doesn't matter that he's gay, I like him on the big bang and will continue to watch it, and buy it on dvd.
May 23, 2012
I love The Big Bang Theory, the entire cast but especially Sheldon. As a fan, as long as he is happy that is all that matters. Thank you Jim Parsons for making me laugh every night. You are a very talented actor and look darn good for 39.
May 23, 2012
He's 39! He sooooo does not look it.
May 23, 2012
Why should it be of any interest to ANYone?? What does his sexuality have to do with his ability to work at his chosen career?
May 23, 2012
Who cares if he's gay??? He is hilarious and that's what matters!
May 23, 2012
Can't stand him,can't stand the show. Could care less about any of it.
May 23, 2012
I don't care that he's gay. It doesn't surprise me at all.
May 23, 2012
why should we care he is funny and that is all I care about , why are people going to make a big deal about , he is happy , and he makes people laugh and that is what he loves to do and he is in a healthy relationship that is all that count. so leave it alone., Bazinga! YAY
May 23, 2012
as my stepgram use to say "whatever floats your boat" why do they have to make such a big deal? everyone is their own person. I think a lot of us agree it is a hilarious show, though I prefer Johnny G. All of them are funny.
May 23, 2012
adam got me watching that show…i love it!!! whether hes gay or not!
May 23, 2012
OMG!!! For real??? I have the biggest crush on him
anywho I still love him he's so hilarious Spiewak ur one lucky guy 
May 23, 2012
Who cares. He is talented and thats all that counts. Love ya!
May 23, 2012
That's crazy who even cares? News flash most of us assumed this anyway.. Want to report something we all want to know , someone tell me where all my socks go when I do the laundry !!!
May 23, 2012
I already knew. It was obvious duh!
May 23, 2012
Saw him on a late-night talkshow last week; couldn't believe he'll be 40 this year! Love him on "Big Bang"!
May 23, 2012
WHO THE F*#^ CARES! HE IS GREAT ON THE SHOW & I LOVE IT AND HIM!
May 23, 2012
Who cares?
May 23, 2012
HE IS 39? WOW NOW THAT's A SHOCK! LOOKS ABOUT 15.
May 23, 2012
I agree. Love the show as well
May 23, 2012
Best show everrr & I just <3 that Sheldon Cooper
May 23, 2012
I love reading all the comments on this. I knew there were people in this world who just didn't care about who is gay or straight! YAY!
May 23, 2012
I love reading all the comments on this. I knew there were people in this world who just didn't care about who is gay or straight! YAY!
May 23, 2012
I think its been established that Sheldon is asexual and will eventually split into two Sheldons.
May 23, 2012
Who cares if hes gay..im surprised that hes 39 lol..he looks so young..in love with Dr Sheldon Cooper<3
May 23, 2012
It shouldn't even be an issue in this day and age. He is an amazing actor!
May 23, 2012
Does anyone care? I'm happy he's happy, what surprised me is that he's 39…such a baby face
May 23, 2012
When you read these comments it makes President Obama's announcement even more important. Good for Jim Parsons and I hope he is very happy.
May 23, 2012
it's not relevant – he's terrific! Best comedy show on TV with a really great cast and wonderful writing. Why does anyone care if he's straight or gay or whatever? He's a talented actor – hope the show has a long run.
May 23, 2012
Who cares. Just leave him alone to live his life like everyone else.
May 23, 2012
WTF he is 39?
May 24, 2012
who cares people really need to get over it! If hes happy I'm happy and plus he is funny as hell on The Big Bang Theory so again who cares.Love ya.
May 24, 2012
I know, that was more of a shock… he looks 24. This is why i envy people with high cheek bones and round faces, it is like perpetual youth.
May 24, 2012
I agree!
May 24, 2012
We call Jackson "Sheldon"! He is so much like him!
May 24, 2012
Amen hate the haters
May 24, 2012
Amen hate the haters
May 24, 2012
Amen hate the haters
May 24, 2012
It doesn't matter to me if he's gay or straight. He's an absolutely funny actor with great timing and his speeches are out of the world funny. I am upset that he's 39 years old. I thought he was about 28 or 29. Jealous? YES!
I love Sheldon and the rest of the crew. If I lived in New York I would be in line for tickets to see "Harvey."
While I'm sure he will put his own spin on that part I hope the wonderful Mr. Stewart will smile down on the stage and give Jim a thumbs up!
May 24, 2012
Anyone that had to be told..is not very perceptive! I love him too!
May 24, 2012
I know right, they act like we all didnt figure that out already, the media has nothing better to do than stick their noses in and try to ruin peoples lives.
May 24, 2012
Good for you Sheldon! That's just awesome.
May 24, 2012
Michelle I love that show myself.It make me laugh to.Who gives a shit what they do when they go home.!!
May 24, 2012
Um was he ever 'in'?..Just because someone doesn't broadcast their sexuality doesn't mean they are hiding it. It's none of our business anyway.. He is awesome.
May 24, 2012
He's 39…. 0_o that a shocker. He doesn't look like it…..and about his sexuality who cares?
May 24, 2012
He's 39…. 0_o that a shocker. He doesn't look like it…..and about his sexuality who cares?
May 24, 2012
You're absolutely right! I LOVE him!
May 24, 2012
I love this show!!!! It is brilliant.
May 24, 2012
Always thought he was gay. Love his character on the Big Bang.
May 24, 2012
Thank you Robin… that's exactly how I felt reading all these too!
May 24, 2012
why don't they ever announce to the world that so and so is hetersexual?
May 24, 2012
I cannot believe he is 39…wow..I never would have guessed that…and I don't care if he is gay…that is my favorite show.
May 24, 2012
So what if hes gay he is the same person as before leave him alone
May 24, 2012
Thats what I was gonna say till I saw Becki's comment ???
May 24, 2012
I'm shocked Niki Cruz can't write a correct English sentence. e.g.: "has shown up on various events with Spiewak, which is reported to be an… " On events? A person which is..
May 24, 2012
Friend, I didn't even catch your comment, but first thought 'like, didn't everyone notice this the first time they saw him? and then, some things can be seen immediately, and I can recognize both this and anyone who takes certain drugs" but when I read the article, I was like… they're calling the guy a 'which'! and was going to tell you! LOL I'm stupid sometimes…
May 24, 2012
Sad when people are defined by their sexuality. I personally am tired of it. He is terrific on the show.
May 24, 2012
Doesn't matter that's why I posted it and said what I did!!
May 24, 2012
Not suprised. And it does bother me. I love Sheldon just the same. Glad he came out.
May 24, 2012
Ok so Jim your secret is out into the world but the secret on all of our minds is how do you look so good for being almost 40 come on let that secret out lol love you and your show.
May 25, 2012
I meant to say it does'nt bother me.
May 25, 2012
He wasn't already out?
May 25, 2012
I never heard before this article. I dont think he cares.
May 25, 2012
Would you really call it "coming out" when he isn't hiding it and has been in a relationship for 10 years. Clearly everyone who should have known knew and it should be an issue. I was surprise by the fact he is 39…… WOW! That should have been the article title….. OMG! Jim Parsons is 39!
May 25, 2012
* it SHOULDN'T be an issue! Stupid Auto correct!
May 25, 2012
I'm just shocked he's 39. He looks like he's barely22.
May 26, 2012
Love the actor. Who cares about his private life! It's private! I was more stunned over his age 39??? Really? That was shocking
May 26, 2012
Though, I don't think he was ever "in". I always knew he was gay.
May 26, 2012
I'm not shocked that he's gay, what difference does it make. I love the show and Sheldon is hilarious. The show wouldn't be the same without him. Now his being 39, that's a shocker. I would have guessed at least 10 yrs younger.
May 28, 2012
yeah, it was on yahoo news a while back
Jun 4, 2012
I love Sheldon. Love the show. Think he was very courageous to come out and be honest about who he is. I wish him the best in his relationship.
Jun 6, 2012
People who come of out of the closet publicly are not "confessing" to something or "admitting" to something. They're just saying it. Let's stop making it sound like a crime or a sin, please.
Sep 23, 2012
Funny this would be your last post mom! Love and miss you!!! K1