Actor Matt Bomer Comes Out as Gay

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Actor Matt Bomer Comes Out as Gay

Updated: Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012, 8:06 AM PST
Published : Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012, 7:09 AM PST

(EndPlay Staff Reports) - Actor Matt Bomer, who has long been quiet about his sexual orientation, nonchalantly came out over the weekend.

According to a report from People , the star of the USA show "White Collar" revealed his sexuality when accepting an award Saturday. Bomer was given the New Generation Arts and Activism Award for his activism and support against HIV/AIDS with the DesertAids project at the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards. In his acceptance speech, Bomer thanked his partner Simon Halls and their children.

"I'd really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry," he said. "Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment."

Fans can check out the acceptance speech here.

Bomer's expression of gratitude was the first time he'd openly discussed his partner in public. A few years ago, the actor told Details that he didn't care what others thought about his lifestyle.

"I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life," he said during the interview, which was published in the magazine's January 2010 issue .

In addition to his work on "White Collar," Bomer has a guest role lined up on the FOX hit series "Glee." He will portray Blaine Anderson's older brother in an episode set to air in April.

IMDB.com states Bomer is also working on a comedy film called "Magic Mike," alongside actor Channing Tatum, which is slated to hit theaters in June.