Matt Bomer Praises Alok Vaid-Menon In Heartfelt Post
The 'Mid-Century Modern' star shares candid photo with influential performance artist.
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Actor Matt Bomer recently took to Instagram to share his admiration for Alok Vaid-Menon, describing them as “one of the most inspiring, intelligent, and funny people I’ve met in a long time.” The “Fellow Travelers” star posted a photo of himself alongside Vaid-Menon, a prominent non-binary poet, performer, and media personality.
In the image, Bomer and Vaid-Menon are seen standing close together, both smiling at the camera. Bomer’s post encouraged his followers to “Check out their page for links to upcoming shows,” accompanied by a purple heart emoji.
Alok Vaid-Menon is widely known for their work as a performance artist, writer, and LGBTQ+ rights activist. They have gained significant recognition for challenging gender norms through poetry, comedy, and advocacy. Their performances often blend humor with profound insights about gender, race, and identity. While the post doesn’t specify how the two met, Bomer’s genuine warmth suggests a meaningful connection between the performers who both use their platforms for LGBTQ+ visibility and representation.
This supportive post comes as Bomer promotes his new Hulu comedy series, “Mid-Century Modern.” The show, which recently debuted as the #1 program on Hulu, features Bomer alongside comedy legends Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late Linda Lavin.
According to related posts on Bomer’s Instagram, the series was originally pitched as “the gay ‘Golden Girls'” and imagined three older gay men living together in Palm Springs while creating a chosen family. The concept evolved when Bomer was cast, bringing a different dynamic to the show. In recent weeks, Bomer has been busy with promotional activities for the series, including an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and participation in a Deadline event with co-star Nathan Lee Graham.
Bomer, who publicly came out as gay in 2012, has long been an advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood. His support for Vaid-Menon aligns with his history of using his platform to amplify diverse voices within the community. Bomer has portrayed numerous LGBTQ+ characters throughout his career, including his critically acclaimed role in the limited series “Fellow Travelers,” where he starred opposite Jonathan Bailey. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
Fans of both Bomer and Vaid-Menon responded positively to the post, with many expressing appreciation for the supportive shout-out. Vaid-Menon regularly updates their social media with upcoming performance dates, which Bomer encouraged his followers to check out.
As “Mid-Century Modern” continues streaming on Hulu, Bomer’s supportive post demonstrates his commitment to uplifting diverse voices within the entertainment industry and beyond.
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