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Chris Perfetti | Source: Getty Images
Chris Perfetti | Source: Getty Images

Is Chris Perfetti Gay like His Characters? Facts about His Personal Life

Kudzai Allan Chidamwoyo
Apr 17, 2023
08:15 P.M.

Chris Perfetti never discusses his romantic partners or love life in the media. Still, the actor's sexuality has come under the spotlight due to his frequent portrayal of gay characters in various series and movie productions.

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Perfetti is known for portraying the queer teacher, Jacob, in the influential television series, "Abbott Elementary." In addition, he has been cast as a gay character in other projects such as the television movies "Looking" and the play "Son of the Prophet."

Despite his rise to prominence, Perfetti has done exceptionally well to keep his dating life a mystery. Nevertheless, the debate about his sexuality continues to rage, and some fans are already convinced he is gay.

Chris Perfetti poses at the opening night of the new production of Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 26, 2023, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Chris Perfetti poses at the opening night of the new production of Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 26, 2023, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Discussions around Whether Chris Perfetti Is Gay

Perfetti's sexuality has been on the agenda several times, and fans on social media have asked questions about it. In October 2022, @HopeRehak said they were "Googling whether Chris Perfetti is gay to better understand if my crush on him is like a Niles Crane thing or what."

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Others felt confident he is gay. For example, @Mvelase tweeted, "Even Chris Perfetti, the irritatingly over-woke white gay, I knew I knew [him] from something but couldn't place it. Had to look up his IMDB and when I saw he was in 'Looking: The Movie.' I remembered he was Ritchie's irritating, drunk post-Patrick rebound boyfriend."

Perfetti keeps his romantic life hidden from the public, choosing not to post about it on his social media pages. Although relatively active on Instagram, his posts are mainly dedicated to his professional life. Furthermore, during a sit down with Interview magazine, the actor refused to discuss his dating life.

Chris Perfetti attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California | Source: Getty Images

Chris Perfetti attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California | Source: Getty Images

However, on one occasion, Perfetti was linked to Sonja Lauwers, but they were just rumors, as nothing ever came of it. Neither of the parties involved addressed the speculation publicly.

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Chris Perfetti Has Played Gay Characters Several Times

While speaking about his character, Jacob, whom he plays in "Abbott Elementary," alongside Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Perfetti expressed delight that queer teachers would feel represented by watching his role in the sitcom. He also credits Quinta Brunson for not writing a big reveal episode, which helps make being queer normal.

Brunson, who also served as an actress and producer on the show, also commented about the undramatic nature of revealing Jacob's sexuality. She said, "There are so many queer people in my life, and they never had to come out to me. I wanted the audience to feel that way."

She added that Peretti didn't know he would play a gay character on the show beforehand. She commended him for jumping on board immediately, without hesitation, further showing his comfort in playing the character.

Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, and William Stanford Davis, recipients of the Ensemble in a Comedy Series award for "Abbott Elementary" at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images

Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, and William Stanford Davis, recipients of the Ensemble in a Comedy Series award for "Abbott Elementary" at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images

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Additionally, in "Sons of the Prophet," he played Charles. The actor felt that the role was very close to him. However, while explaining his similarity to Charles, Perfetti quickly pointed out that he didn't want to give anyone the wrong idea, mentioning their similarities, none of which pointed to him being gay like Charles.

In 2016, he was part of the cast of the television movie, "Looking," which premiered on HBO on July 23 and features Murray Bartlett. The film follows a gay man named Patrick, whose search for closure and resolution in his relationships with Kevin and Ritchie (played by Perfetti) sees him return to San Francisco.

Chris Perfetti arriving at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Monday, September 12, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Chris Perfetti arriving at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Monday, September 12, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Chris Perfetti Has a Best Friend in the TV Industry

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Although Perfetti is private about his romantic life, he is open about his friendship with Micah Stock, a fellow Hollywood actor. He confirmed this during a discussion in 2022, where the two interviewed each other.

Perfetti and Stock have been friends for quite a long time as they met each other before becoming professional actors. They were together at drama school and have witnessed each other's rise in the television industry from years of sharing the stage on modest theatrical roles.

Chris Perfetti attends "Picnic" Broadway Opening Night at American Airlines Theatre on January 13, 2013, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Chris Perfetti attends "Picnic" Broadway Opening Night at American Airlines Theatre on January 13, 2013, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Stock boasts 16 credited productions under his belt in an on-screen career that started in 2011 with an appearance on "Pan Am" starring Christina Ricci and Margot Robbie. The following year, he appeared in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," featuring Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, and Ice-T.

His career is primarily one-episode appearances in television series except for a few where he made more telling contributions. Perhaps his most significant was the 14 episodes he scored on the comedy-drama, "Bonding," between 2018 and 2021.

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