When TV anchor Jason Hackett came out, he felt “100 pounds lighter”
Name and age: Jason Hackett, 36.Bio: Hackett, the son of Jamaican immigrants, was raised in Miami Gardens, Florida, and attended the University of Florida.
Pursuing his passion for TV journalism, Hackett’s 13-year broadcast career has included jobs in Panama City and West Palm Beach, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Oklahoma City.
In January 2023, he started as a morning anchor on Minneapolis’ NBC affiliate, KARE 11. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Coming out: Earlier this year, Hackett gave a cover interview to the Minnesota-based LGBTQ+ magazine, Lavender.
When the article was released, Hackett talked about the interview on TV, and revealed he’s gay. Over the following days, his segment went viral and made headlines around the world. “For people that really know me, friends, my co-workers, some members of my family, this isn’t some huge surprise,” he said. “I’ve been living in a glass closet for the most part.
