Many people know Matt Bomer, the Hollywood darling who has thrilled us with numerous amazing performances. But what most are dying to find out is about his husband, Simon Halls. Many people aren’t even aware that Boomer is married or that Halls was Bomer’s publicist before they started dating.
Did you know that Halls was also the brains behind a lot of successful Hollywood public relations campaigns? If you don’t, relax. You aren’t alone. Halls doesn’t like to be in the spotlight. That’s why they didn’t announce their wedding until three years later. Thankfully, we are about to find out more of the seemingly hidden information about the mystery couple.
First, let’s start by introducing Simon Halls. Simon Halls was born on January 12, 1964, in Toronto, Canada. That makes him 60 years old at the moment, while Bomer is 47. This puts Matt Boomer and Simon Halls’ age difference at 13 years. As he grew up, he dated several girls before he gave up and decided on his sexuality.
Just after revealing his new sexuality, which he believes is the best decision he has made, he moved to the United States. He gained admission into a University in South Carolina as well as some connection to the entertainment industry. While in school, he began to work for some industry figures on the side.
In his bid to sharpen his PR skills, Simon Halls took up jobs as an assistant in related firms. Warner Bros Studios was one of the industry giants that allowed him to gain ground in the industry and build valuable connections. Afterward, he moved to Russia for a few years and did PR for the country’s first McDonald’s outlet.
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Matt Boomer’s Husband Started His Own PR Firm
All the while, Simon Halls had a dream of running his PR firm. But there were still many steps to climb. One of them was working for BWR Public Relations soon after his return from Russia. The firm had already made its mark in the industry and enjoyed the patronage of some heavyweights such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Jude Law.
Despite the company’s high profile, Halls still managed to rise through the ranks and gain quite a reputation for his professional brilliance. After proving himself by becoming one of the company’s top PR managers, he knew it was time to begin another journey.
In collaboration with two other professionals, Matt Bomer’s husband Simon Halls started Huvane Baum Halls in the 90s. After building the company to an impressive status, he later sold his share and began working alone. It was while working independently that he struck deals with several Hollywood stars including Matt Bomer.
How Did Matt Bomer Meet Simon Halls?
Matt Bomer and Simon Halls met after the former hired Halls as his publicist. At the time, Halls was working independently before he later started his PR firm, Slate PR, in 2010. Halls was also the choice of a number of other high-profile clients, such as Ridley Scott, Sam Mendes, Ang Lee, Neil Patrick Harris, Bryan Singer, and Ryan Murphy.
While working for Bomer, he found that they were attracted to each other. Shortly after, they began dating. Although Bomer had to disengage from patronizing him, the love story continued.
Simon Halls’ career continued to blossom as well. He attained such acclaim that he landed on Out magazine’s 2012 Power List. His name is also featured in the credits of popular movies such as “Hostel II.” In addition, Business Insider repeatedly tagged him as the best Hollywood publicist.
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Are Matt Bomer and Simon Halls Still Married?
Matt Boomer has been married to publicist Simon Halls since 2011. They are still married till date. The couple had their wedding in a private ceremony that had only family and close friends in attendance. They probably took their time in selecting only friends who could keep sealed lips.
The wedding remained a secret for three years. It only became public knowledge in 2014 after the couple shared the news. Bomer later stated that his grandparents’ marriage which has lasted for almost seven decades is his source of inspiration.
Speaking in an interview, he stated that his grandparents “just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary, so I always look to them and I see how every day they express their love for each other and I try to follow. They’ve set a pretty good model for me to follow.”
What Is the Age Difference Between Matt Bomer and His Husband?
Simon Halls is about 13 years older than Matt Bomer. Halls who is 60 was born on January 12, 1964, while Matt Bomer, 47, was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, on October 11, 1977.
Bomer’s father, John Bomer, was a Dallas Cowboys draft pick. He played for the team for two years. As a result, Bomer grew up in Texas and also played football, but only for his school team. Besides his impressive acting career, he is also an LGBTQ rights activist.
Is Simon Halls Matt Bomer’s Publicist?
Simon Halls was once Matt Bomer’s publicist but not anymore. They are now married and have three kids. Simon Halls and Matt Bomer’s kids are Kit, who was born in 2005, and Henry and Walker, twins, who were born in 2008.
The family is tightly knit and spends loads of time together. While Halls and Bomer are eager to bring out the kid’s creativity, they have stated that they don’t want them out in the media so soon. “I want them to have a nice, normal childhood,” Bomer once stated.
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