The 59yearold historian revealed his relationship with 27yearold Vitor Fadul
Leandro Karnal and her husband Vitor Fadul
Photo: Instagram/@leandro_karnal/Estadão
Leandro Karnalcolumnist for Estao59, hit back at homophobic comments after revealing a fouryear relationship with the singer Victor Fadul, 27 years old. The historian replied to followers in the Instagram publication announcing the stable union. Users even criticized the 32year age difference between the couple.
One follower even declared herself disappointed in Karnal for dating a young man she also criticized Asians. “That kid over there is more like your son with Korean quirks. There’s no point in coming up with your arguments, be serious,” she said.
The historian’s answer was a rhetorical question. He wanted to know if she had read her description in her personal network profile. “The motto of your biography [de Instagram] is “mind my own business”. did you really write Have you read it?”.
Another follower said Karnal helped him discover himself as an atheist but said he doesn’t accept his sexual orientation. “The good thing is that your assumption or not just talks about you and nothing about me. Yes, you are free to accept it or not. My life goes on the same way that he doesn’t recognize your atheism?” replied the teacher.
Another follower returned to criticize the age difference between Karnal and Fadul. “It should be a crime. You can be the boy’s grandfather,” she said. “Not being your father or grandfather is already a good cause for celebration,” said the columnist of Estao.
A man offered a similar criticism but remembered Karnal’s devotion to his studies. “He studied, read, travelled, taught so many courses, met and is known by the greatest figures in the country. And when you face the most important decision in life, will you choose someone half your age? That is contradictory wisdom,” he wrote.
“If I ever have to remarry, remember to get your advice first. My goal is to have a life like yours!” the professor ironically said.
On the other hand, he also received many messages of affection and affection on the social networks. Gabriela Prioli, Mari Palma, Vittor di Castro, rodney william, Bruno Lombardi and Coen nun were some of the celebrities who congratulated the couple.
Vitor Fadul has been the singer and partner of Leandro Karnal for four years
Photo: Instagram/@vitorfadul / Estadão
stable union
Karnal, known for his discretion, assumed a relationship with the influencer and singer Vitor Fadul in a publication on social networks this Friday 6th. Estao that the two started dating in 2019 but made their stable union official in 2022.
The professor also said that he has not spoken out on the subject before because he does not feel the need to disclose his private life. “However, there seems to be a time when undeclaring seems consistent with prejudice,” he added.
Karnal is a historian, writer, teacher and speaker. Known for books such as The Porcupine’s Dilemma and To Believe or Not to Believe written in collaboration with Padre Fabio de Melois a member of Paulista Academy of Letters since 2021.
With a PhD from the University of São Paulo (USP), his thought processes range from ethics to religion. Today he is one of the most recognized Brazilian thinkers. His columns are always broadcast on Wednesdays.
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