This teen heartthrob deemed as gay basically vanished after “Home Improvement”

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known as JTT, was a teen heartthrob in the 1990s, captivating audiences as Randy on *Home Improvement* and voicing Simba in *The Lion King*. Despite his immense fame, Thomas stepped back from Hollywood in 1998, seeking normalcy after years in the spotlight. “I’d been going nonstop since I was 8… I wanted to go to school, to travel,” he shared. He studied at Harvard and Columbia, later reconnecting with his TV dad, Tim Allen, for a few episodes of *Last Man Standing* between 2013-2015.

After being spotted walking his dogs in 2021, a recent 2023 sighting of Thomas sparked nostalgia among fans, who fondly remembered their childhood crush. Wearing a beige sweater and jeans, he looked different but content, embracing his private life. “He brought much joy to many with his early career,” one fan reflected. Despite leaving the limelight, Thomas says he has “no regrets” about his decision.