Posted July 18, 200619 yr http://www.wildmagelet.ca/guys/darren13.jpg I very rarely make comments about my private life. Monday, 17 July 2006 I very rarely make comments about my private life. But today, as I'm about to begin 6 months in the studio to record what I hope to be the best record of my career, I feel an overwhelming gratitude for the past 10 years of being a performer. Most recently, I've been moving toward a career that is more closely aligned with 'art' than it is 'commerce'. And in keeping on this trajectory - I have become increasingly more emotionally authentic in my music, writing and my relationship to my audience. As so many of you have given me your heart and soul over the past 10 years I thought it only fitting that I too return the respect and inform you of the most significant event in my life. On June 19th 2006 I married my boyfriend of two years, Richard, in a Civil Partnership ceremony in London. I can honestly say it was the happiest day of my life. I feel lucky to live in an era where my relationship can be considered legally legitimate and I commend the UK Government for embracing this very basic Civil Liberty. I'm proud of who I am, and after what felt like an eternity, I'm finally in a place where my heart is secure and content. And I can finally make sense of all of the searching. I still maintain the belief that families and relationships are not commodities to be sold off for public consumption. In this regard, I am and will continue to be a public person with a private life. I have always written songs about human relationships and our journey in life. I've never felt the need to differentiate or speak to a specific part of society. This hasn't changed. I will continue to write songs for everybody and hope that the feelings and thoughts I sing about are universal. Today, as I get on a plane to return to London, my head will be filled with all the future possibilities that I hope to explore musically. To the people who buy my records, come to my shows and demonstrate on a daily basis their love and support for me and what I do: thank you. Your overwhelming message to me lately seems to be that you are just glad that I am happy. For this, I am eternally grateful. To my Mum, Dad, Sister and Brother - thanks for always being so cool and loving me unconditionally. With love and respect always Darren Hayes Edited July 18, 200619 yr by Dino
July 18, 200619 yr I was just about to post this story. Well done Dino for beating me to this post. All well done for Darren for coming out & telling us what most of us have for a long-time suspected. I wish him all the best for the future.
July 18, 200619 yr Totally shocked and surprised... I've been a big fan of Darren Hayes for years now and I was absolutely convinced he was straight! Am incredibly happy for him though :). xXx
July 18, 200619 yr i always thought he was gay!! like whenever he got asked about his love life, he turned all red and changed the subject. anyways, well done! hope it lasts forever!
July 18, 200619 yr I knew it! I'm happy for him. :cheer: I suppose one of the reasons he took so long to say it was that he was never really sure until now so I'm glad he's finally found peace with who he is.
July 18, 200619 yr im surprised by this simply because i thought he was married before savage garden made it big and that he split with his wife during the peak of savage garden, was he ever married to a woman or did i get him mixed up with someone else ?
July 18, 200619 yr im surprised by this simply because i thought he was married before savage garden made it big and that he split with his wife during the peak of savage garden, was he ever married to a woman or did i get him mixed up with someone else ? Yeah he was married to a woman and they divorced after 4 years or something. So maybe he's bi....?
July 18, 200619 yr That's a lovely letter to his fans, I'm pleased for them and I wish them much happiness.
July 18, 200619 yr well no wi know i wasnt getting mixed up thanks never waste glitter ya maybe he is bi but either way,hope it goes well for him
July 18, 200619 yr That is a very nice statement, very happy that he's found both comfort with who he is and a partner. I hope it lasts for them!
July 18, 200619 yr I've known he was gay for a while now. While some other popstars play up an image of being ladies men, I've always respected Darren for not confirming or denying it. I understood why he never wanted to go into it, and I respect him now for announcing this. I'm glad its all out in the open, and glad he's found happiness!
July 18, 200619 yr a person sexuality is no ones business and it isnt important either,its your actions and how you treat people is what counts
July 18, 200619 yr He's gay? :blink: I suppose if you look at some of his videos it is a bit obvious -_- It's nice to see that he finds the UK approachable in that he has come out after getting married here.
July 18, 200619 yr I don't really "believe" in gay marriage, but that's really cute and I do hope he's happy :wub: He has just "parted ways" with Sony BMG in the last few days, if anyone's interested...
July 18, 200619 yr so has he a new record deal at the moment,i prefered the savage garden material to his solo material
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