Jay Leno’s sexual orientation is straight, as evident by his marriage to political activist Mavis Elizabeth Nicholson for over four decades.
The rumors swirling around popular American television presenter and comedian Jay Leno’s sexuality might have died down recently, but that doesn’t negate the fact that it thoroughly scandalized the public at one time. These rumors have been verified to be completely false. In fact, Jay Leno is a straight man – unless he is also a gifted actor, in addition to all his many talents.
Does Jay Leno Have a Gay Partner?
From all the reports gathered, it is very obvious that Jay Leno is not gay, neither is he in a romantic relationship with any man. His beautiful marriage to Mavis Leno is proof enough of this, and even if it wasn’t, the former NBC host has not made any statement that seeks to lend any sort of credence to the rumors surrounding his sexuality.
The Internet’s Obsession with Jay Leno’s Husband
Conversations about Jay Leno’s sexual orientation haven’t always been the norm. These rumors began quite recently between late 2020 and early 2021. At the time, an online advertisement claimed that the former talk show host had gotten married to a man. The advert further lured the readers to continue reading if they wanted to meet his “gorgeous husband.”
Many readers fell for clickbait and were directed to a fraudulent website called Paydayville. The site featured a list of celebrity couples who had been together for several years, but among all the 134 couples listed in the slideshow, there was no mention of the “Tonight Show” host or his supposed husband.
The claim in the advertisement was a false one, and as you know by now, Jay Leno has been married to Mavis since 1980.
How has He Reacted to the Constant Questions about His Sexuality?
To his credit, Jay Leno appears to have been very gracious about the rumors that have been peddled about his sexuality. The former late-night host hasn’t commented on the rumors, but video clips of the comedian have shown that he is a very strong ally of the LGBTQIA community.
In a 2013 interview with then president of the United States, Barrack Obama, Jay Leno expressed serious concern over the plight of members of the LGBTQIA who lived in Russia, as the country was an openly homophobic one.
He even went on to compare the situation in Russia to the Nazi discrimination against Jews and Blacks, asking why there wasn’t enough outrage about the issue. This conversation came after Russia boldly banned homosexual propaganda in the country.
It’s clear that Leno was very emphatic towards the gay community of Russia, and so because he understood that gays have rights, he probably saw little need to “clear” his name when the gay rumors surfaced online.
Is Jay Leno Married?
Upon graduating college with a degree in Speech Therapy, Leno began to pursue his true passion – comedy. It was in the course of this journey that he met the woman who would later become his wife. In 1976, Jay Leno and Mavis Nicholson met at a comedy club named ‘The Comedy Store’ in Los Angeles. On that day, Mavis was in the audience, and somehow, she caught the attention of Leno, who was still an up-and-coming comedian at the time.
The two hit it off immediately after the show, and before long, they had become a solid couple. Four years later, they got married in the most unromantic manner ever. According to Jay, he married Mavis to include her in his insurance policy, and they never officially got engaged. On November 30, 1980, they officially tied the knot in the presence of very few friends and family members.
Because of the absence of sensationalism in their romance, it is rather shocking to know that the two are still going strong, even after over 40 years together. Sometime in 2015, the television host confessed that his marriage had only lasted so long because he “married his conscience.”
The comedian further said that he married his wife because she embodied all the wonderful things he wanted to be. Indeed it seems as though Leno has a very solid point here, given that his marriage’s longevity is one of a kind – especially for a celebrity of his caliber and fame.
Who is Jay Leno Married to?
Jay Leno has been married to Mavis Leno. Mavis was born Mavis Elizabeth Nicholson on September 5, 1946, to popular American actor E.A. Nicholson and his wife. She was born and raised in San Francisco, California, and wanted to become a jockey because of her love for horse racing. However, her dream was cut short when her father told her that women weren’t allowed to participate professionally in such sports.
Although Mavis’ political and social beliefs appear much louder than her husband’s, she is a much more low-key figure than he is, as she does most of her activism away from the camera and the prying eyes of the public. Currently, Mavis and Jay are both supporters of ‘Equality Now,’ an NGO concerned with ensuring girls and women all over the world are economically, politically, and socially empowered.
Who are Jay Leno’s Children?
As it stands, currently, Jay Leno has no children. So many factors contribute to the uniqueness of Jay Leno and Mavis’ union, and there is none more shocking than the fact that the couple has willingly remained childless all these years. However, this decision was made by Mavis herself, years before she met her future husband.
The activist and philanthropist revealed that she made the decision to never have children after coming to the conclusion that pregnancy was only a trap for women. She stuck by her decision even after seemingly falling in love with Mr. Leno, and the comedian further surprised everyone by respecting his wife’s wishes.
The two love birds are completely child-free and seemingly have no qualms about the decision they have made. If anything, they appear to be even more in love than ever.
