The 'Love, Victor' trans actress has married her girlfriend Elise in a quietly romantic elopement, marking a new chapter in her journey of love and self-discovery.
- May 3, 2024
AceShowbiz - In an age where celebrity lives are perpetually under the microscope, Tommy Dorfman and her partner Elise have managed to keep a precious moment private. The couple eloped towards the end of 2023, sealing their commitment in an intimate ceremony that perfectly encapsulates their unique story and shared values.
The "Love, Victor" actress and her girlfriend of nearly three years took a decidedly unconventional route to matrimony, choosing to bypass the fanfare in favor of simplicity and sincerity.
Dorfman took to Instagram and Vogue to share the joyous news, stating, "I married my best friend and didn't tell anyone except @hunterabrams who came and photographed us towards the end of last year."
The secret wedding was a reflection of both partners' desire for privacy and intimacy. Elise, a figure shrouded in mystery and described as a private person by Dorfman, does not follow her wife on Instagram and maintains a distance from the public eye. Their relationship, born from a serendipitous meeting on the dating website Hinge in 2021, quickly deepened, leading to an engagement just two months in.
Their decision to elope was spontaneous yet imbued with meaning. Dorfman narrates a simple yet profound moment in Malibu, where what began as a joke about same-day marriages transformed into the decision to tie the knot there and then, followed by a concert visit.
The ceremony was devoid of traditional trappings; both Dorfman and Elise chose their dresses off the rack from Dover Street Market, embracing the beauty of simplicity with "Folklore-coded" attire.
Dorfman's relationship and eventual marriage to Elise mark significant milestones in her personal journey. The public revelation of Dorfman's transition in 2021 and her divorce from Peter Zurkuhlen set the stage for a period of profound self-discovery and new beginnings. Elise's support, extending even to the administration of estrogen shots, underscores the depths of their connection and mutual care.
Amid the challenges of navigating love as a trans woman, Dorfman's story with Elise stands as a testament to finding love that is affirming and understanding. Their elopement emphasizes that at the heart of any grand romantic gesture is the desire to be truly seen and loved for who one is.
In sharing their narrative, Dorfman not only celebrates her love for Elise but also shines a light on the power of love to transcend the conventional, marking a new chapter in the ongoing story of her life.
