Bobby Berk facts for kids
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Bobby Berk
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Berk in 2020
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| Born | August 25, 1981 Houston, Texas, U.S.
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| Television | Queer Eye |
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Bobby Berk, born on August 25, 1981, is an American interior designer and TV star. He is famous for helping people redesign their homes on the Netflix show Queer Eye. He was on the show for eight seasons and was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Early Life and Moving On
Bobby Berk was born in Houston, Texas. He was adopted by his aunt and her husband, Connie and Jerry Berk. He grew up in Mount Vernon, Missouri, in an area with many Amish farms. Growing up, Bobby faced challenges because he was gay in a very religious area.
When he was fifteen, Bobby left home. He moved to Springfield, Missouri, and found a job at a restaurant. He worked hard and eventually moved to Denver, Colorado, just before he turned eighteen.
Starting His Career
In 2003, Bobby moved to New York City. He worked at different home furnishing stores. Even without a high school diploma or special training, he became a creative director.
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In 2006, Bobby started his own online store called Bobby Berk Home. A year later, he opened his first real store in SoHo, Manhattan. He later opened more stores in Florida and Georgia. Bobby also started Bobby Berk Interiors + Design. This company helps people with interior design services. Its main office is in Downtown Los Angeles. Bobby has also appeared on TV channels like HGTV and NBC. Through his companies, he sells his own wallpaper, furniture, and art.
Queer Eye and Other TV Shows
In 2018, Bobby Berk became a star on the Netflix show Queer Eye. On the show, he was the expert who helped people redesign their homes. He was on the show for eight seasons. Bobby and his Queer Eye co-stars also appeared in Taylor Swift's music video for "You Need to Calm Down."
Bobby announced in 2023 that he would leave Queer Eye after its eighth season. This season aired in January 2024. He explained that he had already planned his next projects.
In 2021, Bobby competed on The Masked Singer. He was the wild card contestant known as "Caterpillar."
In 2022, Bobby received an honorary degree from Otis College of Art and Design. This means they recognized his great work in design.
Personal Life
Bobby Berk is married to Dewey Do, who is a surgeon. They met online in 2004 and got married in 2012. This was as soon as it became legal for them to marry. In 2018, they moved to Los Angeles, California. They had lived in New York City for over ten years. Since 2023, they also spend part of their time living in Portugal with their dog, Bimini.
Bobby has spoken out about important issues. In 2020, he and his Queer Eye co-star Jonathan Van Ness praised a U.S. Supreme Court decision. This decision made it illegal to discriminate against LGBT people in jobs. They also encouraged the U.S. Congress to pass the Equality Act. Bobby said this act would help protect rights for healthcare and housing.
TV Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018–2024 | Queer Eye | Himself | Main (Seasons 1–8), 58 episodes |
| 2018 | Nailed It! | Himself | Episode: "3, 2, 1...Ya Not Done!!" |
| 2019 | Big Mouth | Himself | Season 3 |
| 2021 | The Masked Singer | Himself/Caterpillar | Season 6 contestant |
| 2021 | Blown Away | Himself | Guest judge, Host |
| 2023 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Chef's Table guest diner |
Music Videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
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| 2019 | "You Need to Calm Down" | Taylor Swift |
See also
In Spanish: Bobby Berk para niños
