Michael C. Hall is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances on both stage and screen. Born on February 1, 1971, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hall developed a passion for acting at an early age. He graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and began his acting career in theater productions.
Hall rose to prominence for his portrayal of David Fisher in the critically acclaimed television series “Six Feet Under,” which earned him critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. However, he gained even more widespread recognition for his iconic role as Dexter Morgan in the hit Showtime series “Dexter.” Hall’s portrayal of the complex and enigmatic serial killer garnered him numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award.
Apart from his television success, Hall has showcased his talent in various films, including “Gamer,” “Cold in July,” and “Christine.” He has also returned to the stage, starring in productions such as “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and “Lazarus.” With his intense performances and chameleon-like ability to embody diverse characters, Michael C. Hall continues to captivate audiences with his talent and versatility.
For some reason, there are persistent assumptions about the actor’s sexuality. In this article, we will find out if there’s any truth to these rumors. Is Michael C. Hall gay? Read on for the answer.
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Michael C. Hall’s Sexuality
Probably one of the reasons behind the persistent rumors about the actor’s sexuality is his past roles. In a 2018 interview, Michael C. Hall discussed his own sexuality, with regards to playing LGBTQ characters, such as David in “Six Feet Under,” the Emcee in “Cabaret,” and Hedwig in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”
I think there’s a spectrum. I am on it. I’m heterosexual. But if there was a percentage, I would say I was not all the way heterosexual. I think playing the Emcee required me to fling a bunch of doors wide open because that character I imagined as pansexual. Yeah, like I made out with Michael Stuhlbarg every night doing that show. I think I have always leaned into any fluidity in terms of my sexuality.”
Michale C. Hall said in an interview with The Daily Beast
Although when he was asked if he had ever been in a sexual relationship with a man, the actor said no. However, he admitted to having a craving for intimacy with a man, but not in a homoerotic way. This may be because he grew up without a father, who passed away when he was 11.
I’ve never had an intimate relationship with a man. I think, maybe because of an absent father, there has definitely been a craving for an emotional intimacy with a man. I don’t mean to suggest that an emotional relationship between a father and son is any way homoerotic. I mean an emotional intimacy or connection that at least in the milieu I grew up in was considered fey. I had an appetite to have emotional connections with men beyond beer, sports, and fist pumping that were considered ‘gay.’”
Hall, however, said he has never been attracted to another man, aside from being “attracted to John Cameron Mitchell when I saw Hedwig. But no, as a rule I am heterosexual.”
Michael C. Hall’s Relationships
Michael C. Hall has been married three times. Let’s take a look at his past and current marriages, as well as his previous hookups.
Michael C. Hall and Morgan Macgregor (2012-Present)
Hall’s third and current wife, Morgan MacGregor, is a book reviewer and a novelist. The couple began dating in September 2012 and got married in a low-key city hall wedding in New York City on February 29, 2016. Their relationship has always been low-key from the start.
In a 2014 interview with The Guardian, the actor talked about how his wife’s literary knowledge has enriched his life.
I suppose […] I probably benefit more from her expertise than she does from mine. She has a unique ability to place books with people, myself included, so that’s a nice perk.”
Michael C. Hall told The Guardian
There was very little information about their relationship as the couple chose to keep things private.
Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter (2007-2011)
The actor was also married to his “Dexter” co-star, Jennifer Carpenter. The pair began dating in 2007 and exchanged vows on New Year’s Eve of 2008 in California. They reportedly had “eloped,” and Hall explained the meaning of it in a previous interview.
In the strictest term, I think it means that you go off and get married on your own, with whatever parties are necessary to make it legitimate and legal – perhaps to some exotic location, but that’s not necessary.”
Hall told The Guardian in a 2014 interview
The couple filed for divorce in December 2010 after being “separated for some time.” The divorce, which was filed under “irreconcilable differences,” was finalized in December 2011. They have reportedly remained good friends after the separation.
Michael C. Hall and Amy Spanger (2002-2006)
Hall’s first wife is American actress Amy Spanger. She appeared in several Broadway plays, including “Sunset Boulevard,” “Kiss Me, Kate,” “The Wedding Singer,” and more. The couple got married in 2002, only to get divorced in 2006.
The actor was also rumored to have hooked up with Julia Stiles in 2010 and Vanessa Abrue in 2011.
Is Michael C. Hall Gay?
No, Michael C. Hall is not gay. Although, in an interview, he mentioned that he’s “not all the way heterosexual,” he also admitted to never being sexually attracted to a man before. The actor has only been with women and has been married three times. He is currently married to his third wife, Morgan MacGregor, and they have been together since 2012. Therefore, when he says that “as a rule, I am heterosexual,” it means he identifies himself as straight.