Sean Hayes is a very private person, and when you see him in public with a woman, she is just a friend. It's been going on in Hollywood for years. Rock Hudson had male lovers, but the studios would have beautiful dates accompany him to various events. Some of the stars only come out when they're on the verge of being outed, like Lance Bass. There were pics of Chad Allen in a tabloid years ago which caused him to publicly acknowledge that he is gay. Sean Hayes has every right to keep his private life private, but the tabloids are watching and waiting to find their next victim.