February 20

Jim Verraros, gay singer & actor

Verraros, who turned 28 earlier this month, entered the world of fame as an American Idol finalist. Verraros went on to star in the gay comedy films “Eating Out” and its sequel, “Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds.” Happily, this was a rare instance of a sequel surpassing the original.

He calls Bill Brennan, whom he met on MySpace, "the love of my life." They wed in Iowa on Sept. 21, 2009 after a reception at the Oak Brook Hills resort in Illinois.

Since his American Idol days, Verraros has released several vocal albums.

Verraros and Brennan celebrating at their wedding reception.