Luke Evans Says Partner Fran Tomas Is the 'Best Part of Me': 'We're Building a Life Together'

"He literally makes me a better person," said the actor

Luke Evans is expressing gratitude for his relationship with partner Fran Tomas.

The Beauty and the Beast actor, 45, told Out magazine for its September-October 2024 cover story that friends and family keep him grounded, especially Tomas.

"My partner, he keeps me grounded and keeps me calm in this strange world that I live in," said Evans.

According to Out, the couple met three years ago, and Evans recalled "we managed to make it work" despite his busy work schedule.

"He's a great human being. He's the best part of me for sure. He's kind, calm. He's happy. He's positive. He's a hard worker," Evans said of Tomas. "He literally makes me a better person. And he has to put up with my s---, which I can't imagine what that would be like."

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The actor added that they are "best friends" and enjoy traveling together. Plus, "We work together, we work on the [BDXY fashion] brand together. And we're building a life together."

"We're happy," said Evans, "and I'm very grateful that I've met that person."

Elsewhere in the interview, Evans spoke about the significance of being an out gay man in his profession.

"I take it as a real honor and a responsibility to be who I am in the public and to send out a message of hope and inspiration," said the Nine Perfect Strangers star.

"You can be whatever you want, and it doesn’t come easy," he added. "But nothing about who you are in your heart and your soul should have any effect on where you wanna go and who you want to be."

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