Mark Cornelsen: T.R. Knight’s New Boyfriend
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.”
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I’m not suprized. He looks like a liar and is too well kept to suffered much. He’s acting and putting on a big show. I can see it too. The public should start asking questions. I’ll bet he’s using TR too.
What the….?? What’s going on here?
marks a good guy, his family is a good family, no one has a clue what the reality of the situation is because it is no one elses reality. i think that this is being really dragged out, marks parents have had their say on here, it is clear that it was not all rainbows and butterflies but seriously what family is perfect all the time? So maybe it’s time to move ON let mark do his thing, and stop going on a damn witch hunt. people are doing WAY to much assuming and you know what it means to assume…you make an ass out of u and me so HA suckas
Yeah, sure. Whatever you say Stella. In the mean time all of us will just keep paying taxes for liars to get ahead. I don’t really care what it is that Mark Cornelsen has or hasn’t done, as much as I care about what’s got him there. It’s ok though. Anyone with half a brain can read this board and know that his family loves him. If he loved back, he’d respond, and since he isn’t, it’s not rocket science as to what lies he’s told. He’s making his own bed, and he knows it.
If you ask me, Mark should high-tail it back to Ferndale. I think I heard his mom calling him for dinner. Mark is so inapt in the celeb circle. He just looks out of place and doesn’t fit in. Alex Brightman would be a much more suitable candidate as TR Knight’s boyfriend, and he’s much better for TR than this little trifling mooch.
Ok, um, here’s something. If Mark graduated a year early at 16, and he is a college freshman now and is19, what happened to those 3 years in between? If he’s such a scholar, wouldn’t he have been eager to start college right away? It sounds kind of shady to rush through high school only to start college a year later than most people. Numbers don’t lie and this makes no sense. I agree with you people, something’s not right with this kid.
Isn’t it funny with all this talk, Mark is not surfacing to defend his claim? I followed the thread and it looks like he may have posted once under “MC” but with all that’s been talked about here, you’d think that he’d surface. His silence only makes him appear guilty. And with his parents being on here, you can tell he is purposely avoiding them. I’m wondering if someone in seats of power would find this thread of postings interesting? Maybe people should direct this post to someone.
stella. True, no family is perfect. As far as no one having a clue to the reality. I beg to differ, as Mark’s family chose to “air” their claims on this public website admist the scrutiny of an already suspicious set of circumstances, and a controversial relationship; so the ring of credibility on this post is the reality of the dispute, and there is no assumption. Rainbows and butterflies? This is not a cotton-candy world we live in, and the brutal reality is that Mark’s own family has been all over this post expressing his lies, which in turn, creates the “witch hunt” that you mentioned. Case and point is that this webpage, with conflicting remarks as to the credibility of Mark by his own family, could easily be pulled, or copied and pasted, and brought before the media for public scouring; and if found exxaggerating and/or lying was of practice, could create a monumental scandal the population has not seen since the OJ trials. One ‘miniscule” slip or “unnatural” move by either of the two parties at this point, would serve as the catalyst to speed up suspicion, and I for one, would not sit idly in the sidelines if one of my children lost out on opportunity because the child of someone else took it upon himself to “tale-tell” his way into position or advantage. “Mark doing his thing” is everyone’s “God” given right, but not at the expense of others, regardless of comments posted by yourself in regards to the contrary. The only assumption here would be that you would allow your own children to step on the toes of the legitimately less fortunate, in order to gain position, correct? It’s funny how the tides change when those around us who bark “outcry” become part of the speculation. Isn’t that right, Stella?
bugged, a) i don’t have kids, but i’m pretty damn certain i would not encourage my future children to lie to get further in life, its not something i myself have ever done and i’m doing okay so i would have no reason to tell them to. b) if you are so passionate about this go tell the media or whoever the hell else will listen instead of leaving it on this stupid website c) i’m not one for getting into arguments with strangers on the internet, yes i can understand what you are saying but you in no way change my mind. just as i do not change yours so stop trying because it isn’t going to happen d) go ahead and shoot off some pissed off reply back but its going to go unanswered by me because frankly i don’t care what you have to say, waaaay to much thought it going into this forum. like i said earlier if you really care so much go spread the word about this great injustice you believe has occured, otherwise you are putting way to much thought and energy into something that is going to take you no where. it is done so no more dear stellas please i’m over it
bugged, a) i don’t have kids, but i’m pretty damn certain i would not encourage my future children to lie to get further in life, its not something i myself have ever done and i’m doing okay so i would have no reason to tell them to. b) if you are so passionate about this go tell the media or whoever the hell else will listen instead of leaving it on this stupid website c) i’m not one for getting into arguments with strangers on the internet, yes i can understand what you are saying but you in no way change my mind. just as i do not change yours so stop trying because it isn’t going to happen d) go ahead and shoot off some pissed off reply back but its going to go unanswered by me because frankly i don’t care what you have to say, waaaay to much thought it going into this forum. like i said earlier if you really care so much go spread the word about this great injustice you believe has occured, otherwise you are putting way to much thought and energy into something that is going to take you no where. it is done so no more dear stellas please i’m over it
Well, it’s like this “Stella”… until you own the post listed here, it’s a free forum, so I’ll voice my opinion, and facts thereof, as I see fit to, just as everyone else has done here. I will say that your methods of the typed script do have a ring of familiarity however—with the double-posts, the regional catch-phrazes, and all the other idiosyncroses that any moron with a first-grade education could pick-up on. But in keeping with giving you the benefit of the doubt of anonymity, we’ll just keep it at your chosen, “Stella”, ok? It would seem that the only one getting “hot under the collar” here would be you, but what I can’t seem to figure out is if that would be because the topic struck a nerve with you, or perhaps the phraze “absence makes the heart grow fonder” does not apparently apply in this situation. Which would be the case, “Stella”? As far as putting too much thought into this subject— you’re damn right! The standing fact is that “IF” there is questionable behavior in this situation, it’s only natural that one would want to see justice done. Anyone would. I am no different in this situation– as many deserving individuals could be deprived opportunity. I was apprized this situation as that of anyone else— in the open forum here, and if you, “speciffically”, have issue with that and care to only acknowledge commendation of the color of Mark’s hair, the whiteness of his teeth, and the “going’s on” of his growth chart over the past 19 years— grab a baby book and a photo album, because this is not a case of “sentimental journey” I. or anyone else here really much care about. If indeed he did lie or exxagerate the truth, that’s on his conscience and sooner or later it will catch up with him and/or those people who “harbor” the facts. And as for myself telling the media and it not getting me anywhere— I wouldn’t waste my time concerning myself with that, as in your case, as much as I would be practicing my mentos of the “graile” if nuance of beckoning callers came knocking. You get my point?
“Nuff said.”
bugged. It seems like the parents have issues like the kid does. If the kid talks wonder if theres intimate details and stuff that will come out. Seems like the dad wants the kid to keep quiet about something. just a thought
Speak the truth and shame the word,
the Devil’s voice must not be heard.
For lies of breath two tales are told,
two souls of evil bargained and sold.
For it’s He who knows the angelic rhyme
of truths held high thoughout all time.
Two souls can run, two souls can hide,
but let the word of truth abide.
Father and son bed down together,
enduriing the woes of stormy weather.
But in the end diversion will tatter,
revealing truth… and lies will shatter!
I have nothing to be ashamed of. I am a former red necked carpenter from Ferndale. Also quite homophobic to add to the mix. This will be my last addition to this forum as I feel it has no further merit. My wife and I felt that we could make a difference by voicing our points of view. It appears that it has not worked.It has only pushed us farther away from Mark. This forum is so one sided. I wish you all could come over and have dinner with us. I would offer you a beer or a glass of wine and we would laugh at how stupid this all is. I am a parent of three kids. I screw up all the time. My wife of 26 years will attest to that fact. I was really hard on both of my sons and each one reacted differently to my parenting skills. I never ever physically abused them other than spanking and Mark was way tougher than my other than son I might add. The pushing them to be something I was not may have been too much. I wanted them to be Cornelsen Males that I could proud of.I did not realize that they would be even without my ever present bitching. Come on guys lets let this all go. I believe that Jesus would just let it all go. I want to just have dialouge with my son. I am sorry for the hurt that I put out out there. I am grateful that God sent his Son for dirtbags like me. I would never have learned all this if I had not gone through the experience that I am in the midst of right now. All things happen for a reason. God does not make junk. God does not make mistakes. I just had to grow through the lesson He was trying to teach me. To all of you….. just listen to that voice in your heart. We all have a void that needs to be filled. That is the reason God sent Christ , to fill that void. That is the only reason that I am still married today. That is the only reason I hope for reconciliation with Mark some day. I have hope for all of us.If God can change a dirtbag homophobic self centered guy like me, we all have a great future. Once again, I was the problem I was so hard on Mark that I drove him away.
He who speaks words of weak,
lives a life of hide and seek.
In a shallow grave of sorrow and woe,
in misfortune he wallows to and fro.
For it is not the love he misses today,
but the cover of deceit now blown away.
So in the wake of dispair he offers a plea,
a show of compassion to you and me.
A martar of time a martar of sin,
the devil’s son comes marching in.
And by his hand he built a home,
a mansion of torture… the size of Rome.
Mark’s dad. Merit? You dare judge merit on this post you homocentric bigot?!
You know something, Dan… I have a few things to say to you before you “bow out” of this situation and run from it. ( All you haters listen up– and say what you want about me because I really don’t give a ****). The first thing that totally amazes me is that you can make the statement “I have nothing to be ashamed of… and I’m quite homophobic” in the space of three short sentences without any remorse at all. Secondly, instead of going directly to Mark at his college University, you and your family chose to come here– in this webpage and stake your claims of “love and devotion”, in front of the world, basically. Then, in the same breath, you turn around and berrade remarks about how he refuses contact, never replies, and doesn’t care. How the HELL do you expect him to react? And do you know something else, Dan? Out of all people who have visited this post, not one person cared enough to offer you support and a shoulder to “boo-hoo” on during this whole mess you are in— well, except ONE person… that’s right, the “*****”, the “***”, the “homo” from Pennsylvania… ME, who felt compelled to actually take the time out of my life to quite literally call you at your residence, and listen to you rant your claims. Coming to you was something that I felt– having gone through the situation as you and Mark— was what I told you it was, simply an experienced ear to offer you and your bigoted way of speaking, an extended hand of friendship and compassion. And do you know what I got in return for that?? An evasion, a doubt, a blunt act of denial afterwards like I was some invasion to your otherwise “perfect” way of thinking. Your whole entire family looked at me like I was some villian— instead of an ally from the public who gave a **** enough to come forward…. So you know what, Dan?— you can be the coward now, and back out of this whole thing and walk away… and avoid Mark, and sidestep the whole thing just like you have been doing all along— or you can put some BALLS behind your bragging of the macho image of a “man” you paint yourself to be and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! I want to remind me of something that you told me in our hour and a half telephone conversation… “I’ll pray for you, Dwayne.. I’ll pray that you discover the true love of Jesus Christ.. his unconditional love, and one day you will find love and total happiness with someone…” Don’t you think I knew what you meant by that? YOU MEANT a WOMAN! THAT’S what you meant, damnit, do NOT deny it. Well, I have news for you, Mister… It just so happens that I have had a very loving and successful relationship with a MAN for the past 5 years… who is successful in banking, and is every bit the man that anyone could want— but you spent so much time ranting in the adverse of what it was you wanted to say, that you never even asked me what my relationship status was… Well, there it is. And am I happy? Yes, I am.. and I have far less problems than what you are experiencing in your life right now. Having enough GALL and BALLS to bravely pick up the telephone and call your family and offer support is something that I felt very proud to do.. and if your family feels SOOOO invaded by it, they should have thought of that before they posted many remarks— sometimes even “snide” ones under alias, on this God forsaken post! If you don’t want support and cannot accept the fact that sometimes negative commendation in the public forum sometimes occurs, don’t ask for it— and do just what you do so well— RUN…. RUN from the situation, and PRAY it away. Yeah, right, Dan, that’ll fix everything… (Ok.. all you haters.. now’s your chance.. RIP me apart and tell me how BAD I am for standing firm ground and saying something… Unlike others, I can take it.)
Good luck to you Dan, and remember something— see if anyone else out there calls your home and offers support form this post. I’ll bet not… but know that this “***” won’t be offering it again. You’re a big man… you have it all under contol.
LATER!
I almost forgot, Dan… so tell me.. how does it feel to endure browbeating and ridicule? Since when did a “homo” dare stand firm ground and hollar back sending the big “heterosexual macho man” running the other direction? How does it feel to have the tables turned? You couldn’t endure even the slightest negativity coming form this post before you started running away.. Emabarrassed? Humiliated? Feeling low? Yeah… now you know what Mark felt like EVERY DAY OF HIS LIFE… just like the rest of us who have to endure this sort of thing on a daily basis… but in case you didn’t notice– you didn’t scare me off. YOU ran… NOT me… Welcome to the millinieum, Dan.
dan, i would totally come to your defense here but honestly we all know who the bigger person is…so dwayne continue having conversations with yourself because clearly you post under many different names (and you’ve said so yourself on other posts). this has really become entertaining
whatever you say nellie… but remember something.. it won’t fix the relationship with mark… so step it up all you want and create whatever “smear campaign” you wish to out of it. One thing is for certain.. my concious is clear… I have nothing to hide and nothing to fear. And as far as the aliases… I’ve learned from the best… quite an effective tactic, thanks to all of you for taching me that! :)
yeah.. that’s right, vanish… disappear, damn the monster… whatever.. but you see, when MY phone rings here, it’s my parents calling to see how I am doing. When was the last time that Mark experienced that? When will he experience it again? The bigger person? I’d rather be a mouse (if that’s what your implying) with a big voice and something to say behind it, than a towering shell of a man who hides behind himself. You see, I am not afraid of opinion of me.. that’s the difference. I really don’t care. Society and “pride” don’t dictate my existance.
I met T.R. a year ago when visiting the L.A. area with two girlfriends. We bothered him while he was walking his dog. He was cool with it and posed with the three of us and then with each one of us individually. I’ve never met a celebrity that did that. He was the nicest guy ever and I’d love to meet him again. Plus he was surprisingly hot!!
They so cute and a perfect couple,whereever T.R.KNIGHT is older than MARK but T.R.KNIGHT is look like younger and cute….
TR is wonderful!!!! He the cutest guy out there! I love Grey’s Anatomy!!!!!!!!
I went to school with Mark at Ferndale High School. ******’ rad dude.
Good to hear he’s doing so well.
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