Matt Bomer husband Simon Halls may not be as famous but has done remarkable works in his own right. Halls is a Hollywood publicist and also an actor.
Matthew Staton Bomer, or simply Matt Bomer, is an actor perhaps best known for playing Neal Caffrey in the police procedural drama television series Whte Collar.
He made his television debut on All My Children in 2000, followed by Guiding Light and Tru Calling. His other prominent works, both on television and in films, include Chuck, The Normal Heart, American Horror Story, and Magic Mike, among others.
Bomer, who's been active in the acting scene for almost three decades, has received multiple accolades, such as a Golden Globe, a Critics' Choice, and a People's Choice award.
Sadly, the popular American actor is taken. Let us take the time to learn ten interesting facts about Matt Bomer husband Simon Halls.
1. Simon Halls And Matt Bomer Revealed Their Marriage 3 Years Later
Matt Bomer and Simon Halls married in 2011 but it wasn't until 2014 that the public came to know about it. The media revealed the union three years later.
In an interview, Bomer said that he and Halls wed in a very small event in New York City. He explained:
It was very chill and very small–just our closest and dear ones. There is a security, a validity. It's just a feeling, I think–something about saying vows in front of the people around you who love and support you. I think it was good for our family.
Bomer believes in the kind of relationshop his grandparents had and says that he and Halls nurture their love "one day at a time."
2. Simon Halls Has Three Sons with Matt Bomer
Simon Halls and Matt Bomer are happy and proud parents of three children. All three sons were conceived via surrogacy.
Their kids include 18-year-old Kit Bomer Halls and 15-year-old twins, Walker and Henry Bomer Halls.
During a W Magazine interview in 2008, Halls discussed how much he enjoyed being a parent.
Bomer also acknowledged his kids (and his partner) while accepting his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award in 2012. Further, he told People Magazine in 2008 that he wants his children to have a "nice, normal childhood," much like he did.
The pair is focused on helping their sons enhance their creativity. Hall and Bomer take them to art museums and read art books together.
3. Simon Halls Is a Successful Hollywood Publicist
Like mentioned earlier, Simon Halls is a publicist by profession. Halls is a founding partner at Slate PR, with its offices in NY and LA.
He is quite popular in Hollywoord, having managed media campaigns for Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jude Law, and many more.
Halls, a graduate of the USC, has decades of experience in his field of expertise. He began his PR career at Warner Bros and has served in several companies and capacities ever since.
Besides, Halls is also a member of the Board of Advisors at the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations. He earned a spot on Out Magazine’s Power List in 2012.
4. Simon Halls Does Not Represent Husband
Since Simon Halls is a professional publicist in Hollywood, it might be surprising that he does not represent his hubby. The two like to separate "church and state."
That's right. Bomer isn't represented by Halls; he is represented by a company called Viewpoint.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2015, Bomer explained the rationale behind it. He said that he likes to have a clear separation between work and life.
He added that he and Halls are "more concerned about ensuring lunches are made and that everyone gets to school on time."
5. Halls Is Involved In Philanthropy
Simon Halls separates and devotes his time for various philanthropic pursuits. Halls has revieved honors and awards for his selfless works.
He has served on the board of Project ALS and has engaged in the L.A. County Walk to Defeat ALS. His husband Matt Bomer joined him in the latter.
This particular cause is personal for the publicist, whose longtime mentor and friend, Nanci Ryder, passed away from the degenerative disease.
Moreover, Halls was awarded as the ambassador of children in 2017 alongside Bomer at Hollygrove's Norma Jean Gala. They were honored for their work at Uplift Family Services, a nonprofit for children and families in LA.
6. Halls Is Not Bothered By Bomer's Intimate Scenes
Simon Halls appears to be an understanding husband since he is unfazed by Bomer's intimate scenes on screen. Bomer is one lucky lad to have a supportive partner like Halls.
Bomer, who's regarded as one of the higly attractive actors in Hollywood, made everyone swoon over him with his topless dancing in Magic Mike XXL. Likewise, fans might remember his scenes with Lady Gaga in American Horror Story: Hotel.
However, according to the actor, Halls does not get jealous of his cozy scenes. Bomer says it's a part of the job and just a day at the office when you are an actor.
Talking about the topic, he said:
There has been a lot of that sort of scene work for me over the years in one form or another, so I think we are all pretty much sort of anesthetized to that.
7. Halls And Bomer Have A "Kinetic Household" With Their Three Sons
Parenting three kids, especially all boys, can keep anyone on their toes. The case is no different for Halls and Bomer.
According to Bomer, they have a "very kinetic household" with their three energetic sons. They are up early in the morning and running around, sometimes giving trouble.
He added that while a girl (daughter) would likely "temper some of the boys' rowdiness in a way," he does not feel like changing a thing when it comes to his family.
It appears that Halls and Bomer are highly proud parents, though sometimes annoyed. To be fair, who isn't?
8. Halls, Rarely, Appears On Bomer's Instagram
Halls and Bomer are a private couple who does not post about each other on social media very often. Still, Bomer can't resist not to feature his partner sometimes.
Halls has made a few rare appearances on his actor hubby's Instagram. Bomer has occasionally shared photos of the pair over the years.
The snaps include one taken during their trip to Italy and a holiday photo of the duo posing with their sons. However, the said pictures are currently unavailable.
Halls also served as Bomer's personal photographer when he debuted on Instagram in 2017. The Echoes actor posted his first-ever photo on the platform, captioning it, "Hello Instagram. Photo courtesy of Simon Halls."
9. Simon Halls Is Also An Actor
Simon Hall's IMDb biography states that he is an actor in addition to being a publicist. It turns out that he's also had his shot at acting.
The site lists Papi Chulo as his one and only acting credit. The 2018 American-Irish comedy-drama stars his husband, Bomer, in the lead role.
Bomer plays Sean, an alienated television weatherman. He meets and develops a friendship with a middle-aged Hispanic migrant worker named Ernesto (Alejandro Patiño).
Besides his minor, uncredited role in this film, Hall has two credits as an additional crew member and ten special thanks on the aforementioned site.
10. Halls Surprised Bomer With A Cute Pup On His Birthday
Steve Halls honored his husband's milestone 40th birthday by surprising him with a new, young dog. The couple named the zuchon Stella.
In a now-unavailable Instagram post, Bomer gushed about the lovely surprise and new addition to his family. He wrote:
For my birthday, Simon and the boys got me this little bundle of joy. You know, because three children, another dog, and a cat wasn't enough.
"I am already in love. Hello Stella, and hello sleepless nights," he added, followed by a couple of emojis and hashtags.
Hardly any gifts can top a cute, little puppy, and Halls did not disappoint with this one.
