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Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness marries ‘best friend’ Mark Peacock

As JVN's hubby says they've "adopted a little Jack Russell called Pablo and entered a family with four amazing cats"

By Jamie Tabberer

Words: Jamie Tabberer; picture: Instagram/jvn/marklondon

Jonathan Van Ness has announced they married their “best friend” Mark Peacock in 2020.

The Queer Eye cast member shared the news on Instagram on New Year’s Day.

The 33-year-old, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, did not disclose the date or place of the nuptials, but did a share a sweet photo of the pair on the day, in a scrolling gallery.

 
 
 
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A post shared by Jonathan Van Ness (@jvn)

“A loving partner to continue building my life with”

Discussing the last year, JVN said: “Thank you universe for allowing me to be here & thanks to everyone who has supported me. 2020 was a year unlike any other. I got to campaign & get more involved politically.

“I finished my tour in Australia & NZ for what I didn’t know would be my last standup show for who knows how long. I got married to my best friend & have a loving partner to continue building my life with.”

 
 
 
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A post shared by Mark Peacock (@marklondon)

Mark also shared the news on Instagram saying: “[I] got married to my soulmate and one true love @jvn and adopted a little Jack Russell called Pablo and entered a family with four amazing cats.”

Congratulations, both!

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