Kal Penn Comes Out As Gay

Kal Penn , Comes Out As Gay.

The 44-year-old 'Harold & Kumar' actor opened up about his sexuality in a new interview with 'People' magazine.

Penn also revealed that he's engaged to be married to his partner of 11 years, Josh.

When coming out to his loved ones, Penn said he felt "very supported.".

When you've already told your Indian parents and the South Asian community that you intend to be an actor for a living, really any conversations that come after that are super easy, Kal Penn, to 'People'.

They're just like, 'Yeah, okay.'

... That's a wonderful thing.

I know everybody has different experiences with that and so I definitely feel very fortunate, Kal Penn, to 'People'.

The actor, who is also known for his roles in 'House,' 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' .

The actor, who is also known for his roles in 'House,' 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' .

Took a hiatus in 2009 to serve as part of the Obama administration's White House Office of Public Liaison, with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Took a hiatus in 2009 to serve as part of the Obama administration's White House Office of Public Liaison, with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Penn's new memoir, 'You Can't Be Serious,' will be released on Nov.

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