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The pair got to know each other and the rest, as they say, is history, as they’ve been together for the last 34 years. HuffPost is part of Verizon Media. A good actor knows that the scene works when there’s that dynamic going on with the cast. That’s the source of some tensions.’. The secret to that longevity, according to George, is “We truly are a team — me as the actor, writer, activist and Brad as the manager, scheduler and all-around essential guy. You might lose your job,’ Takei said. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter. ‘It was liberating. Their wedding party included the late Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye, … George then said his husband was fully supporting him: 'Brad, who is 100 percent beside me on this, as my life partner of more than 30 years and now my husband… “She said, ‘If Walter can be the best man, why can’t I be the best lady?’’’ George says with a laugh. “We wanted to reflect diversity in our wedding and that’s what I remember — the powerful diversity.”, Brad and George have been together for 35 years. “He was the best runner in the club,” Takei says. George Takei's Vows Brad, I first saw you about twenty-five years … In 2005, George finally spoke his truth. “We also loved theater,” Brad recalls. And there was a touch of “Star Trek” on the guest list: Walter Koenig (who played Chekov) served as their best man and Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) as their best woman. At the time, George was famous for “Star Trek.” But as a closeted gay man, he didn’t think he could be out and star on a hit TV series. Star Trek legend George Takei, aka Sulu, holds hands with husband Brad Altman after tying the knot before 200 loved ones during a multi-cultural ceremony at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Julie and the... Katherine McNamara, Gregg Sulkin and Cameron Fuller have teamed up for a new project! Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols both supported he and George Takei at their 2008 wedding. ‘I saw the connection, how inhuman and how cruel government and society’s influence on politicians can do such cruel injustices to suffering people. I vow to love you always as my lawfully wedded husband. He and George Takei had been in a long term relationship since the late 1980s, long before Takei publicly came out. I got cast in more guest shots on television… the character was a gay George Takei character, on Third Rock, Will and Grace, the Big Bang Theory. Producer most well known as the husband of former Star Trek Original Series star George Takei. Several of his Star Trek costars were in attendance including Nichelle Nichols (Uhura), who was maid of honor, and Walter Koenig (Chekhov), who was the best man. (Photos), Larsa Pippen Reveals Why Kim Kardashian Unfollowed Her on Instagram, Speaks to Tristan Thompson Rumors. In 2005, George finally spoke his truth. He publicly came out as gay and introduced his fans to his partner. In the 1980s, Takei joined a gay club called the Frontrunners, and he was struck by the fastest athlete in the group, Brad Altman, whom the actor recalls as “dashingly good-looking.” Takei made the first move, and he later asked Altman to train with him for a marathon. But when it came to traversing by foot, he wasn’t so fast. An avid runner in the ‘80s, Takei joined the LA Frontrunners. Sebastian Stan Packs on PDA with Girlfriend Alejandra Onieva in Mexico! See full bio » He also helped produce the show Takei's Take. And we love being able to share our lives and our livelihood.”. As guests shot firecrackers into the air, the ceremony featured a Buddhist priest, Native American wedding bands, a Japanese Koto harp and a bagpipe procession. George Takei and his longtime partner, Brad Altman, have agreed to live long and prosper together. Brad Altman and George Takei were finally married after over two decades together in 2008. Soon, they were doing 5K and 10K runs together. George Hosato Takei was born on April 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. And we love being able to share our lives and our livelihood.”. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 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Takei tells “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” that Altman made quite the impact. But when it came to traversing by foot, he wasn’t so fast. ‘That would be devastating. Asked when he first realised he was gay, Takei said that there was ‘no one point’, but he knew from a child, aged around 9 or 10, that he felt differently to his friends. Prior to coming out, however, Takei admitted he was leading a ‘double life’, as he hid his sexuality in order to progress as an actor. For the Power of Pride issue, Variety talked to eight LGBTQ couples in entertainment about their love stories. “We were married at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles at the Democracy Forum venue,” Brad says. “I was never identified publicly as George’s boyfriend or partner,” says Brad, who has been in a committed relationship with George since 1985. Star Trek legend George Takei, aka Sulu, holds hands with husband Brad Altman after tying the knot before 200 loved ones during a multi-cultural ceremony at … Yet, I was closeted because I wanted my career,’ he confessed. Takei, 71, and Altman, 54, married after being partners for 21 years. His want to lobby for equality came after seeing how others in the LGBT community had selflessly fought for their rights, while giving up their jobs and even their families. As Sulu on “Star Trek,” George Takei could travel at the speed of light. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. George Takei on Why He Had to Hide His Relationship With Husband Brad for 20 Years, Their Diverse Wedding and Being a Team. At the time, George was famous for “Star Trek.” But as a closeted gay man, he didn’t think he could be out and star on a hit TV series. Brad Altman and George Takei were finally married after over two decades together in 2008. “We also loved theater,” Brad recalls. Takei recalled a time he had visited a friend in hospital, who had fallen ill from AIDs, and says he witnessed first hand how nurses and the government chose to ‘ignore’ the crisis AIDs brought with it. As Sulu on “ Star Trek,” George Takei could travel at the speed of light. George married husband Brad in 2008 (Picture: Getty) Prior to coming out, however, Takei admitted he was leading a ‘double life’, as he hid his sexuality in order to progress as an actor. “I was never identified publicly as George’s boyfriend or partner,” says Brad, who has been in a committed relationship with George since 1985. Years later, when California was in need of one more signature – Arnold Schwarzenegger’s to be exact – in order to pass the Equality Bill, Takei decided it was time to speak up. And there was a touch of “Star Trek” on the guest list: Walter Koenig (who played Chekov) served as their best man and Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) as their best woman. The star spoke of how he met husband Brad after signing up to a gay running club and he’d asked Brad to train him for his first marathon. When I saw Bobby, he has such a cute smile, and they didn’t think so.’, ‘There’s no one point when you make that realisation. Star Trek’s George Takei admits during the early days of his career he felt like he was living a ‘double life’, as he would hide his sexuality out of fear of losing his job. Takei, who is best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, had been among those lobbying for signatures and spoke openly to the press as a gay man, after deciding to finally come out in the public eye. 10+ pictures inside of George Takei and Brad Altman‘s wedding…. “I was silent, and it was totally against my character,” says George, who notes that he was always vocal about his beliefs, including protesting the Vietnam War. Disney Parks shared a very cute new holiday advert on Monday (November 9)! “We were married at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles at the Democracy Forum venue,” Brad says. ‘Certainly, I as an actor, those kinds of people weren’t hired by producers, and so I lived a double life. When the California Supreme Court struck down the state’s law prohibiting same-sex marriage in 2008, the two wed that year. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. But when it came to traversing by foot, he wasn’t so fast. Soon, they were doing 5K and 10K runs together. George Takei on Why He Had to Hide His Relationship With Husband Brad for 20 Years, Their Diverse Wedding and Being a Team For the Power … When the California Supreme Court struck down the state’s law prohibiting same-sex marriage in 2008, the two wed that year. © FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the information collection practices disclosed in our Privacy Policy. “I was silent, and it was totally against my character,” says George, who notes that he was always vocal about his beliefs, including protesting the Vietnam War.

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