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Brian J. Smith's Husband: The Actor Keeps His Dating Life under Wraps

Naomi Wanjala
May 14, 2023
09:15 P.M.

Brian J. Smith lives in the spotlight, but the actor's love life remains a mystery. Even so, some fans still want to know more about the actor's personal life and who Brian J. Smith's partner is.

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Brian J. Smith was born in October 1981 in Dallas, Texas. He enrolled in a four-year acting program at The Juilliard School Drama Division in New York City. During his first year at Juilliard, he wasn't sure about pursuing an acting career but gave it a shot.

With his remarkable acting abilities, the actor has garnered a strong and devoted following among fans. Per IMDb, he is best known for his role as Will Gorski in the mystery drama series "Sense8" and Lieutenant Mathew Scott in the sci-fi series "SGU Stargate Universe."

Brian J. Smith attends Netflix's "Sense8" Series Finale Event at ArcLight Hollywood on June 7, 2018, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Brian J. Smith attends Netflix's "Sense8" Series Finale Event at ArcLight Hollywood on June 7, 2018, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Smith also played Berg in the 2021 action film, "The Matrix Resurrection." The film featured many Hollywood stars, including Keanu Reeves, Jada Pinkett Smith, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and more.

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Over the years, Smith has established a successful acting career; his notable performance in several movies and TV series has made fans eager to know more about Brian J. Smith's dating life.

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Brian J. Smith Publicly Came Out as Gay in 2019

Smith knew he was gay while growing up but lived in the shadows because he feared being judged. He felt alone, faced a lot of hostility from people, and was called all sorts of names. He couldn't be who he really was and constantly doubted himself.

However, according to some of his Instagram posts, the actor is a dog lover and occasionally shares photos of him bonding with his pets.

"I could never be who I was. I was constantly having to check myself and make sure I wasn't looking at someone too long or making someone feel uncomfortable," Smith told Attitude Magazine during an interview.

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It was difficult for him to tell people about his sexuality; there wasn't an LGBTQ union or groups for him to fit in, so he felt alone. The only place he felt safe, where he could eliminate the isolating feelings, was when he performed on stage.

"In front of an audience, I disappeared and became someone else," he told the publication. Smith lived in the shadows for a long time, but when he turned 30, he opened up about his sexuality to his family.

His parents' reaction surprised Smith as they were more accepting than he had expected. He received overwhelming support from them, noting that his parents knew about his sexuality but were waiting for him to talk to them.

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Brian J. Smith Keeps His Dating Life Secret

Smith's love life remains a mystery, and none of his social media posts hints at who the actor's partner is. The actor is committed to not revealing much about his personal life; most of his social media content is work-related. Also, Smith has never been romantically linked to anyone.

However, according to some of his Instagram posts, the actor is a dog lover and occasionally shares photos of him bonding with his pets. Despite his busy schedule, he creates time to connect with his dogs, Pippa and Lulu. "I'm a daddy! Been spending the last few days hunkered in with these two little girls: Pippa and Lulu!" he captioned in one of his posts.

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Brian J. Smith Once Spoke about Connecting to His Role as a Closeted Farmer in 'Essex County'

In the drama series "Essex County," Smith plays a gay farmer living in a rural town. During an interview, Smith said he related to the role as it reflected on his personal life on how he grew up in Texas and had to hide his sexuality because he feared rejection.

The actor also noted that the current surge in anti-LGBTQ sentiment adds a different context to scenes involving Ken's relationship with his father. The implications made by Ken's father about his suitability as a guardian due to his sexuality now carry broader significance, given the prevailing societal conversations on grooming and misconceptions about homosexuality.

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