Sawyer Hemsley has reclaimed control of his own narrative and coming-out journey after being essentially outed by other queer men with whom he had exchanged flirty messages with. This week, Hemsley hard-launched his relationship with a man named Antonio Bruno on social media.
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This hard-launch involved Hemsley sharing a video of Bruno on his own Instagram grid. "The best part of my summer," the Crumbl CEO wrote.
Hemsley added, "These past few months have been some of the happiest of my life. This season has been one I'll never forget — full of memories, laughter, and a camera roll that tells the story better than I could."
Bruno identifies himself on his Instagram bio as a luxury estates agent at Sotheby's International Realty. He also has a professional website, antoniobrunore.com, where he introduces himself to prospective real estate clients.
"Antonio brings an abundance of personal real estate experience and a solid business background to each transaction," Bruno's bio, on his website, reads. "Raised in a real estate family, he specializes in recognizing opportunities and forecasting emerging trends in various neighborhood markets in L.A."
The description adds, "Prior to real estate, Antonio honed his skills in finance, legal compliance and sales to help transition into his career in real estate. He's a diligent multitasker and well-versed in the financial and legal components of real estate. With outstanding networking skills, Antonio's client list has grown to include Finance CEOs, notable developers, and well-known individuals in the entertainment industry."
Bruno also highlights that he's originally from Portland, Oregon but currently resides in West Hollywood, "where he enjoys outdoor activities and getting involved in his community."
Bruno's Instagram grid is mostly very professional. A seen in the Instagram post above, he joined the prestigious Sotheby's International Realty agency in November 2024.
In hindsight, it doesn't take long for Bruno to be spotted on Hemsley's IG grid (and vice versa). Several posts show the couple having fun at a bowling alley, capturing cute mirror selfies of themselves, spending a celebratory weekend in Oregon, and even attending a wedding together.
Hemsley came out with a statement shared on August 2025 after a series of videos from out queer influencers attempted to out him. The Crumbl CEO wrote:
"Over the past little while, there have been people online trying to define me, twist things, and share conversations in ways that feel harmful. Instead of letting others write my story, I want to share it in my own words.
The truth is, over the past few years I've come to understand and accept that I'm gay. It's taken me a long time to really process this part of myself and even longer to feel comfortable enough to say it out loud. For most of my life, I didn't have the clarity to answer the questions or respond to the rumors. Coming to terms with it has been overwhelming and, at times, scary — but it has also brought me peace, joy, and authenticity that I wouldn't trade for anything.
I grew up with values and beliefs that I still deeply love and respect, which made this journey more complicated. But I remain grateful for my foundation, even as I've worked to embrace this truth about myself.
I know some people may have questions or even judgments, but my hope is that kindness, empathy, and love will lead the way. I've learned so much through this process — about strength, compassion, and the importance of living authentically.
At the end of the day, I'm deeply thankful: for the opportunities I've had, for the people who support me, and for the chance to live and share my story. It's a journey of growth and honesty, and one I'll never stop being grateful for."
As of this writing, Hemsley's coming-out post has garnered more than 34,000 likes.
Congratulations to the new couple!
