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Matt Bomer's sexuality has always been something of a non-subject -- everyone knew he was gay (partnered with publicist Simon Halls for years, with the three children to prove it) but never felt the need to "out him."

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Well, at Saturday's Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, where he received the New Generation Arts and Activism Award for his work in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Bomer used his acceptance speech to publicly thank his partner by name, for the first time.

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"I'd really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry," he told the crowd. "Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment."

Watch the tender moment below!