Indian-origin Hollywood actor Kal Penn, best known for his role in the comedy series ‘Harold and Kumar’, has come out as gay, sharing that he is engaged to his partner of 11 years, Josh . Penn touched on his introduction to acting, his time working with the Obama administration, and his relationship with his partner while promoting his new memoir “You Can’t Be Serious” during an interview on this week’s CBS Sunday Morning. While telling his story. , Josh, reports Variety.com.
“Josh and I have been together for 11 years,” Penn said in his memoir discussing how he presented his sexuality.
He continued: “We had our 11th anniversary in October. So, writing about it… it’s very important in our lives, and when you’re the son of Indian immigrants who say you want to be an actor, your The chaos that builds up in the family and in your community will always trump anything else.”
After moving to Los Angeles to work as an actor, Penn debuted with his co-star John Cho in the 2004 comedy ‘Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle’.
The film spawned two sequels and inspired Penn on other projects, including the 2006 drama “Namesake” and the series “House”.
Penn also took time off from acting to campaigning for President Barack Obama.
He worked within the administration in the Office of Public Engagement, working to connect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Penn met his fiancee while working in Washington, DC
“I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life compared to many other people,” Penn later told People magazine.
“There’s no timeline on this stuff. People figure out their shit at different times in their lives, so I’m glad I did when I did.”
Penn continued, “I’ve always been very public (about my relationship) with everyone I’ve spoken to personally.”
“I’m really excited to share my relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother, the four people who are closest to me in the family, are quite calm. They get attention and shame. I don’t like being away from the limelight.”
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