Mark Cornelsen: T.R. Knight’s New Boyfriend

Mon, 25 February 2008 at 8:14 pm

Grey’s Anatomy star T.R. Knight and boyfriend Mark Cornelsen hold hands during the 2008 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Sunday.

Cornelsen was the 2007 Matthew Shepard Point Scholar. Watch the video below of Mark talking about how his story affected his generation or read his story below!

“Mark grew up in a small town close to the Canadian border called Ferndale, Washington. Brought up in an extremely conservative, religious household, Mark received a very negative reception when he came out. His family’s religious views left absolutely no room for understanding or acceptance; there would be no compromise. Mark was ostracized from their lives, and he was left to lead a life of independence at the age of sixteen.

Donating back to his community and excelling academically were always top priorities while in high school. Mark graduated from high school a year early by attending college courses, and he is currently working multiple jobs to help fund his education. He is involved with the ONE campaign to provide AIDS and poverty education globally and is establishing a local chapter. He is eager to become more involved with GLSEN and many GLBT organizations within the Bay Area in the coming months.

Mark is attending San Francisco State University in the fall of 2007 where he will earn a degree in Resort/Commercial Recreation Management with a minor in International Business. He aspires to be the director of an international luxury resort.”

Mark Cornelsen: T.R. Knight’s New Boyfriend

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Photos: Stefanie Keenan/WireImage/Getty
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# 31

yay! @ 02/25/2008 at 10:48 pm

Super cute! Good for them. I wish them luck and hope that others can accept their relationship. I’d rather see these two hotties together than any of those other CRAZY hollywood heterosexual couples out there!!

# 32

dlexy @ 02/26/2008 at 1:44 am

How old is he?

# 33

EMILY @ 02/26/2008 at 2:04 am

Oh my gosh!! I am so happy for T.R.

Finally, finally, finally we see him out and about with someone and grinning ear to ear. I live in LA and thought I had seen him out with a guy at a cafe a few weeks ago. Now I know, it had to be him. Who cares how old the guy is… they look cute together, happy as can be. And Mark is quiet handsome! WOW

Could not be more pleased to see this picture Adorable.

Thanks for introducing us to this hot new coupling Jared!

Look forward to seein more pics

# 34

Digi @ 02/26/2008 at 2:21 am

Screw ‘normal’!

who wants to live through other people’s opinions and religous beliefs? This is 2008 not 1988 - no one has the right to tell people who they can and cannot love …

pfff!!!!

# 35

No one @ 02/26/2008 at 2:38 am

disgusting

gay is wrong

# 36

LL @ 02/26/2008 at 2:42 am

they should have orgies with chace crawford and jc !

http://oceanup.typepad.com/oceanup/2008/02/did-chace-crawf.html

# 37

Nicole m @ 02/26/2008 at 3:05 am

I still cannot believe T.R. is gay. They make a cute couple.

# 38

pam @ 02/26/2008 at 3:54 am

He’s cute but isn’t he a little young for TR? TR is like 34 and I’m assuming Mark is 18. Even in a straight relationship, a teen and a mid 30s person probably don’t have that much in common.

# 39

hmm @ 02/26/2008 at 5:40 am

T.R doesnt look comfortable, but i am happy for him anyways. Mark looks really cute.

# 40

Joel @ 02/26/2008 at 6:12 am

I love TR, and Mark is cute and all… but he doesn’t seem too articulate now does he? =x I’m just saying.

But he looks so much better with dark hair,

# 41

34 and 18 @ 02/26/2008 at 8:43 am

How old is Mark Cornelson??? Is he just 18?? ok eww
I don’t care that they are gay, that’s fine but 34 and 18?? ew
or is he 20??

# 42

$$$ @ 02/26/2008 at 8:44 am

Both are unattractive.

# 43

Marty @ 02/26/2008 at 9:14 am

So this kid is what, right out of high school, about to attend college?? Hmmm.

# 44

why don't you have a seat? @ 02/26/2008 at 10:04 am

T.R Knight = Statutory rapist.

# 45

Mary @ 02/26/2008 at 11:18 am

AWWWWWWW….

# 46

Micky @ 02/26/2008 at 11:44 am

the are a cute couple.but Mark looks pretty young to me.

# 47

Special Interests @ 02/26/2008 at 12:14 pm

Looks as though he’s robbing the cradle….

# 48

Anthony @ 02/26/2008 at 2:17 pm

Wish TR would be my boyfriend…

I hate that this Cornelsen guy does that classic gay fake smile in the four pictures

# 49

Micky @ 02/26/2008 at 2:32 pm

@anthony

Don`t be sad about it.They`re other cute gay guys in the world.

# 50

Reacenyc @ 02/26/2008 at 2:44 pm

They are cute..but what is that silver thing on his lower lip? is that a stud? is this a new place for earings?

# 51

André @ 02/26/2008 at 4:12 pm

the thing is: wether it’s normal or not it’s something people can not change about themselves. I just think that there’s no need to make them feel extra bad about that with mean comments or whatever.

# 52

Clarissa @ 02/26/2008 at 4:19 pm

Some people are saying it’s normal…I say so what.

I personally rather see a gay man who is open and admits it.

One of my greatest fears is to marry a man who tries to hide his true sexuality. It happened to my friend’s mother, and when she finally found out he was gay she was heartbroken…that’s just not cool.

So if you’re gay, say it loud and say it proud…and don’t marry a woman (unless she already knows and don’t care).

# 53

Clarissa @ 02/26/2008 at 4:26 pm

skankyHO @ 02/25/2008 at 10:11 pm He has a wonk eye like Paris.

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Other than how young he looks compared to T.R., that’s the first thing i notice, too.

TOTAL WONK EYE.

And no offence, but as cute as he is why is he with T.R.’s annoying ass? It has to be for the money and recognition. How can he deal with T.R.’s hag Katherine H. ? I bet she sits and watches them have sex, praying T.R. will invite her to join in.

# 54

toni @ 02/26/2008 at 5:52 pm

Acceptance of all is what we should strive for. Seems like a nice young couple. Discrimination comes in all shapes and sizes and colors, too. Good luck to him.

# 55

Blayne @ 02/26/2008 at 6:19 pm

Mark is way cute, and the haters can get educated.

# 56

Johnny @ 02/27/2008 at 2:24 am

I met the both of them about a month ago at a fundraiser…both of them were super sweet and friendly

# 57

riridaniels @ 02/27/2008 at 10:19 am

Um, Lenny, as long as you like internet gossip, you’d better get used to the gays.

# 58

Kayla @ 02/28/2008 at 2:26 pm

I went to middle school and high school with mark. We both were on newspaper together. He’s such a nice guy.. Him and T R Knight are ADORABLE together. So happy for him!!!!

# 59

Angie @ 02/28/2008 at 10:22 pm

Totally adorable! Love T.R. !

# 60

Julia @ 02/29/2008 at 5:28 pm

I have grown up with the Cornelsen family, and our parents have been life long friends. Granted, at first I know it was hard for them to accept Mark’s lifestyle, they have in NO WAY disowned him. Not only did they give him money when he needed it, they reached out to him ALL THE TIME. So all this crap about him not getting any support whatsoever from his family is bullshit. They made multiple attempts to repair their relationship which he rejected. I know that it has been hard on their entire family, no parent wants to lose a child and his parents are no exception. Believe me or not I don’t care, I just don’t think that it’s right for the truth to not be told.

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