Kit Connor plays Charlie Spring’s crush Nick Nelson in Netflix’s gay drama Heartstopper, and their chemistry is so great that many people wonder if Kit is gay in real life. So, if so, who is his partner?
Find the answer as you scroll down.
Is Kit Connor gay?
Although Kit Connor has never come out about his sexual orientation, every hint he gives leads us to believe that the British actor is gay.
After filming the first season of Heartstopper, Kit spoke to reveal that he felt “honored” to be able to represent B in the LGBTQ+ storyline. “It was an honor to play Nick because he’s such a little-known character,” he said.
He believes that bisexual men are underrepresented in the entertainment industry (even less so than women or non-binary people). And as the show explores his character’s journey and mental health struggles, Kit is thrilled to be inspiring a whole new generation of LGBTQ+ youth.
“It’s not just the confusion of, ‘Oh, maybe I like boys? Maybe this isn’t what I think it is’ and then the layer of, ‘Oh, do I like boys? Do I like girls? How do I feel?’” Kit explains.
Heartstopper isn’t a completely happy story, though. There are small elements of bullying and sexual assault. But Kit believes it’s important to show younger kids, especially gay kids, that your life isn’t all about bullying — it “shows the beauty” of gay love, he adds.
Additionally, the actor shared that the scene where his character tells his mother Sarah can be really impactful and impactful “that can really change someone’s life.”
Does Kit Connor have a partner?
No, Kit Connor doesn’t appear to have a partner in 2022. Also, for those wondering, no! He’s not dating his on-screen boyfriend Joe Locke in real life. However, the two had great chemistry in Heartstopper, which naturally led many fans to pair them up.
To recap their on-screen love story, Joe’s character Charlie develops feelings for popular rugby player Nick (played by Kit). But Charlie, who has dropped out of school and has been through some bullying because of it, finds a secret boyfriend, Ben, who meets him in the library during break time but bullies him when anyone else is around.
So when Ben goes from mistreating Charlie to making girlfriends to putting Charlie down, Nick comes to the rescue. And this is how the two build their friendship into something more.
Looking back on filming, especially the kiss scene rehearsals with Joe, Kit revealed that things could have gone better. According to the star, Joe is a coffee lover. So he would always come to the set and drink coffee right away. And because of this, Kit was “severely punished” in many of the kiss scenes.
Kit recalled an incident where Joe was still holding his coffee cup when the director asked them to rehearse a kissing scene. “That was hard for me! I think maybe next time I should eat an egg sandwich or something like that first. Revenge!” the actor joked.
Kit Connor Net Worth
Kit Connor has a net worth of over $200 thousand as of 2022.
The talented actor was just eight years old when he landed his first small role in the Channel 4 comedy Chickens (2011). By the age of 10, Kit was a movie star, playing the young Tom Anderson in the film Get Santa (2014). Since then, contracts have been signed and he will have appeared in over 20 films and TV shows by 2022.
Some of them are — His Dark Materials (2020), SS-GB (2017), War & Peace (2016), Rocket’s Island (2015), and Mr. Holmes (2015).
He also played a young Elton John in the hit film Rocketman.
On stage, Kit has appeared in WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN FOX! at the Donmar Warehouse, and FANNY & ALEXANDER.
Talking about his education, he did not attend drama school. Instead, he attended Hayes Primary School and Whitgift School.
Kit Connor Family
Kit Connor comes from a family of four — his parents, Richard and Caroline Connor, himself, and his older brother, Ned Connor.
His father, Richard, is originally from Doncaster and studied art and design at the Doncaster Faculty of Art and Design. Last we checked, he worked at AMVBBDO.
Kit’s parents are still married and living in London, UK as of 2022.
As for Kit’s siblings, Ned attended Wallington County Grammar School.
Interesting Facts: Kit’s family has two dogs named Basil and Sybil.
How old is Kit Connor?
Kit Connor was born on March 8, 2004. That means he will be 18 years old when Heartstopper comes out in 2022.
On his birthday, Kit falls under the zodiac sign of Pisces.
Kit Connor’s height
Kit Connor is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
Related FAQs
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Where was Kit Connor born?
Kit was born and raised in Croydon, London.
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Is Kit Connor on Instagram?
Yes, find him on Instgram @connor.
Also, here is his Facebook @kit.connor.315 and Twitter @kit_connor.