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Tim Gunn Opens Up About 43 Years of Celibacy

2/23/2026

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  • Tim Gunn revealed on Chelsea Handler's podcast that heartbreak led to a 43-year period of celibacy.
  • The nine-year relationship ended in 1982 when a cheating ex-boyfriend left him during the AIDS crisis.
  • He started HIV testing every six months for a decade after the breakup, feeling a death sentence.
  • He is no longer part of Project Runway because producers did not invite him back, though he remains grateful for his time on the show.