Alex Barnes is a veterinarian whose love of animals has brought him together with Jokes star Whitney Cummings. That’s right! This charming veterinarian is the comedian’s new boyfriend.
Let’s learn more about him through Alex Barnes Biography.
Meet Whitney Cummings’ boyfriend, Alex Barnes
Alex Barnes met the love of his life, Whitney Cummings, at work.
In early 2020, Whitney’s foster dog attacked one of her other dogs, so she rushed to the vet (Alex’s clinic) but the staff stopped her from entering the clinic because she looked like “Courtney Love having a breakdown” and it was right at the start of the COVID pandemic.
“I was crying, I was screaming, I was blocking the door. And they wouldn’t let me in,” the comedian recalled.
Luckily, Alex recognized her and came to her rescue. And the rest is history!
Before Alex, Whitney dated Miles Skinner, executive creative director of special projects at VICE, who has worked with a number of prestigious brands including Nike, Adidas, and Rolls Royce.
The two even got engaged in September 2018. The comedian later shared that the key to their successful relationship is that they keep their personal and professional lives completely separate. “I don’t let him watch my stand-up comedy. Some things are better kept secret. I don’t watch his porn, he doesn’t watch my stand-up comedy. It’s a very good balance,” she explained.
I guess Whitney has a lot more to learn and understand.
For those of you who are fans of Alex and don’t know his girlfriend is Whitney — she’s a comedian and actress best known for being a member of the cast of Punk’d. In 2007, she was even named one of Variety’s Ten Comedians to Watch.
Alex Barnes’s age
Alex Barnes is 33 years old in 2022.
He is six years younger than Whitney.
Their age difference was also one of the first things the comedian noticed when she saw Alex.
Alex Barnes’ work
Alex Barnes is a veterinarian who worked as an Emergency and Critical Care Resident at the Center for Advanced Critical Care in Culver City, California.
Previously, Alex completed his Emergency and Critical Care internship at WVRC in Waukesha, Wisconsin and his ECC residency at ACCESS Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Culver City.
His specialties include sepsis, nephrology and diagnostic imaging.
Surprisingly, while others dreamed of becoming firefighters, doctors or musicians, Alex was interested in veterinary medicine from a young age, all thanks to his father, a small animal veterinarian. So, spending a lot of time at his father’s veterinary hospital, Alex eventually developed a fondness for the process and thought about pursuing a career in veterinary medicine when he grew up.
But how did Alex get into critical care? Well, early in his third year of veterinary school, he met one of the “critical care specialists” who showed him all the aspects of critical care, and “it seemed to fit a lot of aspects of Alex’s personality.” So he decided to make a career in that field.
For him, a good reviewer needs to be able to think quickly and be able to multitask. Additionally, they need to have a good knowledge base and be someone who can perform tasks on the floor – whether it’s placing tubes or other procedures in the ER.
When he’s not in intensive care, Alex spends most of his time climbing. He has climbed on multiple continents and works as a professional route setter for indoor climbing gyms across the country.
In addition, Alex is also interested in movies and TV shows.
Fun fact: Alex’s favorite animal is the pangolin.
Alex Barnes Net Worth
Alex Barnes has a net worth of under $500 thousand as of 2022.
In case you’re wondering, the average veterinarian in California makes around $122k per year.
Is Alex Barnes on Instagram?
Yes, as of July 2022, Alex has an Instagram account @alex___barnes with 1.4k followers.
Also, here is his Facebook @alex.barnes.52.
Alex Barnes Height
Alex Barnes is over 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Talking about his distinctive features, Alex has a long face, brown eyes and black hair.
Did you know?: Alex’s full name is Alexander J. Barnes.
Alex Barnes Family
Alex Barnes comes from a family of four—his parents, Franklin and Connie Barnes, himself and his siblings.
His father, Franklin, is a veterinarian. Sadly, we don’t know much about his mother, Connie. But we do know that she turned 61 in December 2021.
Speaking of his brother, Matt Barnes, who is one year older than Alex, is a graduate of Horizon High School, Tokyo International University, and the University of Arizona. As of 2022, he lives in Nasushiobara, Japan, with his wife, Kumiko Nakaoka.
Additionally, Alex also has a cousin named Tamra Varebrook.
Related FAQs
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What is Alex Barnes’ birthday?
Alex celebrates his birthday in January.
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Where is Alex Barnes from?
Alex is from Scottsdale, Arizona.
But as of 2022, he resides in Culver City, California.
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Where did Alex Barnes receive his education?
Alex completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Arizona. He then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado to earn his DVM at Colorado State University in 2015.