10 Reasons Why George Takei Is a Real Husband

Here's why he's a Real Husband.

Vulcan Salute - Actor George Takei gives Nick the co-sign on behalf of the LGBT community.(Photo: BET)

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Takei Takeover - From Star Trek to Howard Stern, George Takei has made his mark on pop culture. Check out why he's a Real Husband! (Photo: BET)

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1. He's Socially Active - As a member of the LGBT community, Takei has committed himself to various causes related to the community and has stood up against inequality of all kinds.  (Photo: AP Photo/seattlepi.com, Jordan Stead)

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1. He's Socially Active - As a member of the LGBT community, Takei has committed himself to various causes related to the community and has stood up against inequality of all kinds.  (Photo: AP Photo/seattlepi.com, Jordan Stead)

2. He Was in Star Trek  - That's a pretty big deal.(Photo: Getty Images)

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2. He Was in Star Trek - That's a pretty big deal.(Photo: Getty Images)

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3. He Has an Asteroid Named After Him - Before you file this under the "Who Cares?" category, ask yourself, do you have an asteroid named after you?  (Photo: JUAN GARTNER/Science Photo Library/Corbis)

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3. He Has an Asteroid Named After Him - Before you file this under the "Who Cares?" category, ask yourself, do you have an asteroid named after you? (Photo: JUAN GARTNER/Science Photo Library/Corbis)

4. He Has More LGBT Awards Than Kevin Has Oscar Awards - Just sayin'.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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4. He Has More LGBT Awards Than Kevin Has Oscar Awards - Just sayin'.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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5. He Hosts an Online Review Series - Which is always helpful.(Photo: Takei's Take via YouTube)

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5. He Hosts an Online Review Series - Which is always helpful.(Photo: Takei's Take via YouTube)

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6. He's an Extremely Proactive Amazon Reviewer - As strange as this may sound, he's actually built a buzz around his reviews. It's a creative way for celebrities (especially those with cult followings) to engage with fans in a unique way.(Photo: Amazon)

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6. He's an Extremely Proactive Amazon Reviewer - As strange as this may sound, he's actually built a buzz around his reviews. It's a creative way for celebrities (especially those with cult followings) to engage with fans in a unique way.(Photo: Amazon)

7. He's Popular on Facebook - His clever memes and humor have made him a huge hit on the social network.(Photo: Facebook)

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7. He's Popular on Facebook - His clever memes and humor have made him a huge hit on the social network.(Photo: Facebook)

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8. He Vulcan Saluted Miss America 2014 - When Miss America encountered vicious racism for her ethnic background, George Takei stepped in and supported her on ABC, signing off with the classic Star Trek hand gesture.(Photo: ABC)

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8. He Vulcan Saluted Miss America 2014 - When Miss America encountered vicious racism for her ethnic background, George Takei stepped in and supported her on ABC, signing off with the classic Star Trek hand gesture.(Photo: ABC)

9. He's Cool With Howard Stern - You have to be pretty real to get into the hot seat on The Howard Stern Show.  (Photos: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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9. He's Cool With Howard Stern - You have to be pretty real to get into the hot seat on The Howard Stern Show. (Photos: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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George Takei and Brad Altman - George Takei is a television icon — he broke racial barriers playing Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek. In 2005, Takei came out, and his partner of nearly 20 years, Brad Altman, proudly stood by his side. They married in 2008 and their life together was captured in the hilariously touching documentaryTo Be Takei.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF)

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10. He's Actually Married - Which makes him, ahem, a real husband. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF)