Queer Eye Star Jonathan Van Ness Praises Portland’s ‘Stunning’ Qualities
Jonathan Van Ness, star of "Queer Eye," expressed his admiration for Portland, Oregon, during an interview with the Portland Mercury. He described the city as "stunning" and praised its "incredible people" and community. Van Ness was in Portland to promote…
Portland, OR, August 12, 2026 —
Jonathan Van Ness, widely recognized for his role on the hit Netflix series “Queer Eye,” recently shared his positive impressions of Portland, Oregon. In an interview with the Portland Mercury, Van Ness described the city with considerable enthusiasm.
Van Ness characterized Portland as “stunning”. He further elaborated on his positive views by highlighting the city’s “incredible people” and the strength of its community. These remarks were made in the context of his visit to the city for promotional activities related to his current stand-up comedy tour.
The tour, titled “Hot and Healed,” brought Van Ness to Portland for a scheduled performance. The venue for this event was Revolution Hall, and the performance was slated for August 28th. Details regarding the specific nature of his interview with the Portland Mercury beyond these comments were not provided in the summary.
Van Ness’s observations offer a glimpse into his personal perception of Portland, focusing on its aesthetic appeal and the character of its residents. The “Hot and Healed” tour marks another platform for Van Ness to connect with audiences beyond his television work.
Story summarized from the original created by Elinor Jones on www.portlandmercury.com, see more information here.
