Saturday, May 12, 2012

When they met ...10 years later

Austin gives a clue that he's in LA with his tweet and Jake gets seen at the Dr.'s office in Beverly Hills.

And it looks like Jake and Austin were having a little In-n-Out late last night. Well the burgers that is.... wonder if it was animal style?

And since there is no In-N-Out, it seems the pair must be in Cali.

It's kind of fitting that they were seen this week, since it was this time in May ten years ago, they first met and their lives has never been the same since.

From the old WFT:

"It was during casting of TDAT, Austin walked in and the rest was history. They couldn't take their eyes off each other." - How They Met - WFT 9 February 2007

Austin was just 22 and barely out of USC, Jake was 21 and no doubt fell hard for the boy with one of the most devastatingly handsome grins ever. One look from those big blue eyes was all it took.

And proof that they fell hard fast, was that by June Austin was already seen with Jake in New York at the Lotus Club Anniversary Party. And had already met Maggie. Shooting for TDAT didn't begin until November.

By September it looks like Jake didn't head to the Toronto Film Fest alone by the looks of that big, big stone ring Jake had his finger, much like you would wear you boyfriend's ring going steady in high school.And the ring thing begins:

Of course by November they were filming for the next 5 months together, Austin's watchful eye over Jake as he celebrated his birthday that December. And of course the domesticity of adventures in cooking. It must be love if get excited about hot radishes.

And after TDAT wrapped. Jake headed to England for a bit while Austin was working on Wimbledon.

Although there were no pictures of them together at the TDAT premiere, but there were signs of them together. Snowballs, and teasing. And again Austin's watchful eye.

The first real public night was at the premiere of Casanova in November of 2005. But there were smiles and grins and ears that told us that Austin was near before that now as we look back.

And then there's Jake's black diamond engagement ring.

But it was the Lakers in 2006 that real showed the world how deeply this had grown in those almost four years together.

And of course Austin's Big Blue.

And later something a little more simple but even more special.


As hard and fast as it happened back then, it has remained long and endearing right up to today.

What they found that day ten years ago was something so special, truly it was love.

So much has happened this past ten years, but their love and devotion remains and their love, life, and family together.

20 comments:

Florida Tom said...

10 years Wow!

I have never heard of In N Out. Def none in NJ. My fav burger place right now is Steak and Shake. Of course I have to go to Florida to get one. The shakes are awesome as well as the burgers.

Hang in there Sass.

Austin sure does have an incredible smile as does Jake. We rarely get to see Jake smile anymore though.

Someone told me in the past that everyone knew about Jake and Austin's relationship in HW after the TMZ report that Jake and Austin had spent the day in the van at the studion where one of them was filming. He told me that report pretty much outed Jake and Austin.

Special K said...

Tom

Oh yeah, how can we forget Jake coming to visit Austin on the set of JFC and the only time either of them left Austin's trailer, was Austin grabbing snacks.

What in the world do you think they were doing in there? ; )

destiny said...

Tom, In N Out is located mostly in California, with maybe a few locations scattered around the west. It's a fast food place, except that they make it up when you order, not ahead of time. Never ate one as I don't eat beef, but years after moving from California my mom and sister still talk about how they were the best burgers ever. I think I've even seen well-known chefs carry on about them.

Certainly an interesting and random sighting. Sounds real to me, plus we have the pix of Jake to back up his being in California.

Special K said...

I got hooked on In-N-Out when I was out in San Diego training for several weeks.

destiny said...

Adorable pictures of Matt Bomer with one of his sons and his partner at a charity event today.

Just Jared

Florida Tom said...

It def sounds very similiar to Steak and Shake Destiny. Mon thru Thru from 2 to 4 pm is happy hour at Steak and Shake. All shakes are half price. Yum.


Well that pretty much ends it for me. I no longer consider Bomer in the glass closet. He is out. Yeah!

the real m said...

Wow, those smiles for each other say it all. That and the music that accompanied the post put a big smile on my face too. Now the guys owe us a new photo for our continued devotion to their love.

In n out is big here in california. I cant begin to tell you how many people are devoted to the place. Mostly men and including my husband. The burgers are ok, in my opinion. Not great. But its cute that Jake and Austin went there for a meal. They must have been running errands and stopped for a quick bite.

Once again, come on guys, time for a new photo of the 2 of you together. Maybe Obama will inspire them to finally come out.

Cloud 9 said...

Awwww so romantic - cute post today. Congrats guys! Austin really does have the best smile. :)

Florida Tom said...
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Florida Tom said...

Cloud 9 I was just looking at that pic of Austin lying in bed smiling. Can you imagine waking up to that every morning.

It would be awesome if you were correct m but I dont't see any sign of that yet. Jake certainly had his chance when he received that advocate honor. It was pretty cool that Austin was making such a big fuss over a gay director though

destiny said...

Tom, Matt definitely came out when he thanked his partner and kids a few months back. Here's the first "official" pictures of Matt and his partner from a couple of weeks ago when Simon was honored for his work for the fertility organization that he used to have his children.

More Just Jared

Seaweed said...

I'm loving the 10 year pictorial retrospective... such love in these images, you can't mistake it!

I know we'd all like a new set of images, but I'll just sit back and try to be patient about it all.

Wish the boys would make a fitting gesture in coming out once and for all, but it's up to them in the end.

***SIGH***

Special K said...

It does seem pretty amazing to think of all the things that have happened for the Jake and Austin since they met. It must have been one heck of moment in that casting.

Scruffy boys said...

It would be great if someone could make a timeline from the start to now. you would be able to see the progression in their relationship. I love this post Special. I am very happy they were spotted eating and that they are both sporting scruff lol

Methodical Muser said...

Great post, Special. A wonderful tribute and walk down memory lane. Don't forget that in addition to your pictorial essay, there's always Jake's numerous Hook 'em Horns shout-outs throughout the years, as well. Only one modest correction on the chronology. Jake and Austin were first seen publically together at the Casanova Premiere on November 13, 2005, at the ArcLight Hollywood Cinerama Dome.

Regarding the In-N-Out Burger sighting, the franchise originated in 1948 in Baldwin Park, CA, which is a suburb of Los Angeles and didn't even branch out beyond the LA area until 1992. So this hamburger is quintessentially considered a Cali burger. As a fast food meal, In-N-Out is considered probably one of the freshest and most customized drive-in meals because you can order your meal/hamburger practically anyway you like. There are now establishments in Arizona, Nevada and even Texas, but the woman who tweeted about her boyfriend seeing Jake and Austin together does go to UCLA and her friends are from the LA area. Note the time of night they were there to minimize being recognized. Past midnight on a Friday night.

prairiegirl said...

It would be great if someone could make a timeline from the start to now. you would be able to see the progression in their relationship.

Ahhhhhh, it has been done. It would be an incredible sight to see any part of it posted here on OMG because believe me, when you see their story documented on a timeline basis, there's no question.


Well done, Special. Ten years is incredible when you consider what very young age they were when they met.

Enjoyed it!

sass said...

Fantastic post with GREAT PICS!!
I love that Jake and Austin ate ( @ 0330) at my favorite Burger place. In & Out Burgers sustained my pregnancy--I was shameless--and made my boy a burger addict. I lived in Cali for most of my adult life and miss those burgers a lot. Sonic is my next choice. I discovered them in TX but they're not as good as In&Out.
I hope those two will be out and about more and more though I realize it's not easy. Maybe you’re right, with President Obama's statements, they will at least have a bike riding Tuesday again. I never noticed until today, their matching Bike helmets.
Oh well. The Romantic in me will not be deterred from my prayers and thoughts for them, to be as happy, or even more happy than they looked in the BB pics.
Has anyone seen the Clip of Jake Austin directing, and a girl, college aged, a scene in the snow...Jake tries to storm off--Austin and the girl don't answer his questions about what's happening--and the snow impedes his plans? It’s a funny scene, to watch Jake get made and storm off in all that snow. I'll bet he is a pain to deal with sometimes…and Austin not paying all that much attention to him anyway. Jae is a cutie…
I remember Dennis Quaid in a interview saying that he had to tell Jake to have fun making TDAT and not analyze his character too much.:)


And one more thing, is the scene of those two cleaning each other up on my TDAT DVD; don't ask, I probably missed it somehow:)

Someone from the Republican party mentioned this morning that the Republicans are beginning to dialog more about marriage equality, but have not plans yet to support it...especially since their nominee was against it as of yesterday at Liberty U??? commencement address.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE!! Keep The Faith.

Florida Tom said...

I just came out to somebody I went to high school with. I am so happy.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone.

Special K said...

Thanks M&M, I always think that Casanova premiere was in Dec. for some reason.

Seaweed said...

Kudos Tom for coming out to an old high school friend. I've yet to be that brave or forthcoming, so I applaud your honesty, and understand your approach.

Cheers...

Sass, thanks for your contribution and I hope you're feeling better and also was sorry to hear of your friends passing.

Still enjoying this great image bank and overloading on the Jake and Austin Love, Love, Love.