Who is Tommy Dorfman’s husband Peter Zurkuhlen?
AFTER opening up about her transition, Tommy Dorman has announced a ‘redefined’ relationship with her husband.
The 13 Reasons Why actress has been married to Peter Zurkuhlen, a long-time partner, since November, 2016. Here’s what you need to know.
Tommy Dorfman and Peter Zurkhulen in 2018[/caption]How old is Peter Zurkuhlen and what’s his background?
Born on February 19, 1988, Peter celebrated his 33rd birthday at the beginning of this year.
Although in the public eye, Peter has managed to keep most of his personal information private.
What can be said, however, is that he hails from America, along with his family.
He received his education at The Calhoun Academy in South Carolina before moving on to Centre College, a liberal arts college in Kentucky.
Peter reportedly has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and Literature.
In 2013, Peter enrolled in the International Culinary Center in New York, where he received a certificate in Food Services Management.
He then became a real estate agent and founded the tech company ChipChop Systems. Peter is also Chief of Staff at Get Help, a platform focused on the health care industry.
They have been married for less than five years[/caption]What’s Peter Zurkuhlen’s net worth?
All these projects have allowed Peter to accumulate an impressive fortune, much like Tommy.
According to website Famous Birthdays, his net worth is estimated at $1.5 million as of 2021.
This is equivalent to more than £1 million.
How did Peter Zurkhulen get famous?
Peter has gained mainstream media recognition due to his marriage with Tommy.
The pair became engaged in April, 2015, and tied the knot more than a year later in Portland, Maine.
By doing so, Peter not only became Tommy’s husband but also became cousins-in-law with The Bachelor star Andi Dorfman.
Although they keep a relatively low profile, Tommy and Peter have been seen together during numerous public events.
Peter notably attended the 2018 Human Rights Campaign Gala Dinner in Los Angeles, alongside Tommy.
How did Peter Zurkhulen and Tommy Dorfman meet?
Peter met Tommy a couple of years before her big break in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why.
The actress crossed paths with Peter for the first time when she attended a housewarming party hosted by a mutual friend.
The two became engaged in April, 2015.
A few months after their wedding ceremony, Tommy could been in 13 Reasons Why, in March, 2017, slipping into the skin of Ryan Shaver.
Tommy was made famous by her role in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why[/caption]What has Tommy Dorfman said about her marriage with Peter Zurkhulen?
While they have been happily married for several years, Tommy has announced that she is now redefining her relationship with Peter, after having lived as a woman for a year.
In her July 22 TIME interview, in which she announced her male-to-female transition, Tommy said that she and her husband will, from now on, be friends rather than romantic partners.
“The types of romantic partnerships I seek out are different”, she said, “I was in a nine-year relationship in which I was thought of as a more male-bodied person, with a gay man.”
“So, we’ve had incredible conversations to redefine our relationship as friends.”
There had been rumours about their marriage being on the rocks back in 2020.
As shown on their respective Instagram profiles, however, both remain close.
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What are Peter Zurkhulen’s social media handles?
Much like Tommy, Peter is also available on Instagram, with the handle @sweetpete_la.
While on the social media platform, he does not seem to be as active on any other platforms such as Twitter or even Facebook.
Peter can, however, be found on LinkedIn.