Who is Tommy Dorfman’s ex-husband, Peter Zurkuhlen?

AFTER opening up about her transition, Tommy Dorfman has announced a "redefined" relationship with her husband.

The 13 Reasons Why actress was married to Peter Zurkuhlen, a long-time partner, since November 2016.

Who is Tommy Dorfman's ex-husband, Peter Zurkuhlen?

Peter Zurkuhlen was born on February 19, 1988.

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 healthcare industry.

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 in March 2017, Tommy slipped into the skin of Ryan Shaver in 13 Reasons Why.

While they were happily married for several years, Tommy has announced that she was redefining her relationship with Peter, after having lived as a woman for a year.

In her July 22, 2021, 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.

What has Tommy Dorfman said about the divorce?

In 2022, People announced that the couple were divorcing.

Tommy told TIME, "I was in a nine-year relationship in which I was thought of as a more male-bodied person, with a gay man."

"I love him so much, but we've been learning that as a trans woman, what I'm interested in is not necessarily reflected in a gay man."

"So we've had incredible conversations to redefine our relationship as friends," she said. "Transitioning has been liberating and clarifying."

Tommy also revealed on the Broad Ideas podcast that she is engaged to a woman in August 2023.

She didn't disclose her fiancée's identity, but the actress described her partner as "just a gay girl."

"I fell in love with someone who doesn't fetishize me," she said.

What's Peter Zurkuhlen's net worth?

All these projects have allowed Peter to accumulate an impressive fortune, much like Tommy.

According to the website Famous Birthdays, his net worth is estimated at $1.5million as of 2021.

This is equivalent to more than £1million.

What are Peter Zurkhulen's social media handles?

Much like Tommy, Peter is on Instagram, with the handle @sweetpete_la.

He does not seem to be as active on any other platforms such as Twitter or Facebook.

Peter can, however, be found on LinkedIn.