Openly Gay Nate Berkus' Husband To Children Details

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By LRU Writer | On: January 17, 2020Openly Gay Nate Berkus' Husband To Children Details

Design expert Nate Berkus is known for hosting The Nate Berkus Show (2010-2012). He was also the resident interior designer at Oprah Winfrey Show from 2004 to 2011. 

Nate is also an author known for The Things That Matter (2012) and Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live Into a Place You'll Love (2005).

Coming Out 

Nate came out as gay during his college years. He knew about his sexuality from age 8 or 9 but chose to keep it a secret. However, Nate’s stepfather found out about it via his love letter. Nevertheless, he supported Nate. 

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The design expert has opened about his sexuality in his semi-autobiographical book, The Things That Matter. 

Nate Berkus' Married Life With Children 

Nate has been married to Jeremiah Brent since 3rd May 2014. The duo has two children: a daughter named Poppy (born in March of 2015) and a son named Oskar (born in March 2018).

Nate Berkus( Middle) with husband Jeremiah Brent and children in November 2019 (Photo: Nate Berkus' Instagram)

Poppy and Oskar were born via surrogacy. 

Who Is Jeremiah Brent?

Jeremiah is a furniture and interior designer. He is the founder of Jeremiah Brent Design, a successful design firm. He also worked on the TV show, Nate & Jeremiah by Design (2018-2019) with his husband, Nate. 

Wedding Details

Nate and Jeremiah were friends for a long time. They happened to meet at a mutual friend’s birthday party, which led to an antique shopping date. The date turned into a life long courtship for the couple. 

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Nate and Jeremiah got engaged in 2013 in Peru. They got married a year later at the New York Public Library as the first same-sex couple to get married at the esteemed location. The wedding was officiated by Sheri Salata. 

Death Of Nate’s Ex-Partner 

Nate was previously dating Fernando Bongoechea. The pair was on vacation in December 2004 in Srilanka when Tsunami hit the country. Sadly, Fernando passed away. 

To honor his ex-partner, Nate named his son Oskar, which was Fernando’s middle name. 

Net Worth 

Nate’s net worth is $18 million, according to celebritynetworth.com. 

Facts On Nate Berkus Including Age

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