Harold & Kumar star Kal Penn stepped out for the first time since coming out as gay and revealing he is engaged to his partner off 11 years, Josh, earlier this week.
The star looked happy as he was seen promoting his new book You Can't Be Serious in New York City on Wednesday.
For the occasion, he wore a dark mauve suit over a black hoodie and laceless sneakers as the comedian toted a copy of his memoir.
Thrilled! Harold & Kumar star Kal Penn stepped out for the first time since coming out as gay and revealing he is engaged to his partner off 11 years, Josh, earlier this week
In his book, the 44-year-old actor revealed his sexual orientation and secret engagement to fans.
The former Obama administration staffer goes into detail about how he met Josh, but admits that his partner likes to stay away from the limelight.
In the literary effort he shares the story of how his long-term relationship came to be, starting with a first date that included an 18-pack of beer.
Busy: After revealing he has quietly been with his partner for 11 years, the star was seen promoting his new book You Can't Be Serious
Out and proud: For the occasion, he wore a dark mauve suit over a black hoodie and laceless sneakers
'I thought, "This obviously is not going to work out,"' he writes in the book. 'I have one day off from The White House and this dude is unironically watching cars go around and make left turns? Next thing you know, it's been a couple months and we're watching NASCAR every Sunday.'
Although he divulges personal details throughout the book, he noted that his partner and family members are private, and so he protects their identities.
He told People: 'I'm really excited to share our relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother - four people who I'm closest to in the family - are fairly quiet. They don't love attention and shy away from the limelight.'
Looking good: In the book, released on Tuesday, Penn said he feels 'very fortunate' that his family and friends have been
