Keynotes
- Brian Tyree Henry, born March 31, 1982, is an accomplished American actor known for his role in “Atlanta”.
- He’s broken barriers as the first Black actor to voice both Megatron and Smokey Bear.
- Speculation about his personal life exists, but Henry remains private about his relationships and sexuality.
Brian Tyree Henry, the Emmy-nominated star of FX’s “Atlanta,” has captivated audiences with his versatile performances. But what about his personal life?
Let’s examine the actor’s background and address the speculation surrounding his relationship status.
Addressing The Speculation
Brian Tyree Henry keeps his personal life largely private despite his growing fame.
Currently, he appears to be single, with no public information about a wife or partner.
This privacy has led to speculation among fans about his relationship status and sexuality.
Some fans have shared their thoughts on social media:
“He comes off as gay tho lol. He’s never seemed straight to me. That’s not a bad thing. Even if he was who care bros a great actor”
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“I didn’t know he was gay (if he is) but good for him. Man is a style icon”
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It’s important to note that these are merely speculations, and Henry has not publicly addressed his sexuality.
Breaking Barriers In The MCU
Henry’s role as Phastos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been groundbreaking.
Phastos is the first openly gay hero in a same-sex relationship featured in an MCU film. Henry spoke passionately about the importance of this representation:
“Beyond a dream come true, it’s life-saving,” Henry told Variety. “I wish I had that when I was a kid to see this. My god. I wish! Can you imagine how many lives this is going to be saving — kids, young queer folk, who are being bullied, committing suicide, and not seeing themselves being represented?”
However, it’s crucial to remember that an actor‘s role does not necessarily reflect their personal life or sexuality.
Family Ties: A Tribute To His Mother
While Henry remains private about his romantic life, he’s been open about his close relationship with his family, particularly his late mother, Willow Deane Kearse.
Henry’s mother passed away in early 2016, inspiring the “Atlanta” episode “Woods,” which was dedicated to her memory.
On the third anniversary of her passing, Henry shared a touching tribute on social media:
“Nothing about today is easy. I lost you 3 years ago and am still searching for you everyday. Happy Mother’s Day. To all mothers. everywhere. Hug your mom. Hold her very close. She is not promised to you.”
Henry also has two older sisters, Kita and Val, with whom he maintains a close relationship.
