Christian Chávez

In March 2007, a magazine published pictures of Chávez signing documents and exchanging rings with another man, allegedly his Canadian boyfriend (later identified as B.J. Murphy), outing Chávez with them. The pictures had been taken in 2005, the year in which same-sex marriages became legal in Canada.[10] There was significant speculation over how the photos were obtained as the ceremony had only included immediate family.

Chávez, who in October 2006 denied rumors of homosexuality,[11] declared in March 2007, in a message posted on RBD's website, that the photos showed a part of him that he had not been willing to discuss previously.[12]

The message, interpreted by many reports as Chavez's official decision to come out of the closet, made international headlines due to Mexico's traditionally conservative roots.[13][14][15] Chavez is described as the first high-profile figure in Mexican showbiz to come out.[13]

In an interview with Televisa approximately three months after his coming out, Chávez said the decision allowed him to "begin a healing process in which I left things behind and began many wonderful things."[16]

In April 2007, People en Español published a report claiming that Chavez and then-husband BJ Murphy maintained a physically abusive relationship, which Chávez denied.[17]

In May 2007, Chávez was arrested for allegedly buying marijuana in New York City.[18] Chavez subsequently apologized.[18]

In 2009, Chávez confirmed he and Murphy were seeking a divorce.[19] The reason for their separation had been the subject of much speculation, but Chávez insisted that their relationship did not end on bad terms: "[Murphy] is a person I love and respect; I also admire him as a professional."[19]

In March 2012, Chávez confirmed he was dating Los Angeles real estate agent Ben Kruger after photos of them together were published in the tabloid TV Notas and later People en Español.[20]

In late April 2013, Chávez, by then broken up with Kruger, was arrested along with Kruger in their Beverly Hills apartment for alleged domestic violence.[21] This followed an incident in February that same year, where Chávez was accused of throwing a cinder block through a skylight at the apartment.[21] Charges related to the late April incident were later dropped due to lack of evidence, as Chávez and Kruger placed blame on each other.[22]

In October 2013, Chávez published multiple pictures on his Twitter account showing his bloodied wrists in what appeared to be a suicide attempt.[23] Chavez reportedly immediately returned to Mexico from Los Angeles to enter a rehabilitation program. On October 10, 2013, Chávez released a video of himself which was uploaded to his YouTube channel, where he explained that he had attempted to commit suicide, and the photos he had uploaded were real.

In the aftermath of the suicide attempt, Latin Times released a letter purportedly written by Kruger, describing what happened that led to his highly publicized arrest with Chávez a few months prior.[24] Among other things, Kruger accused Chávez of numerous instances of lying and infidelity, and also accused members of the media of collusion with Chavez and failing to provide fair coverage.[24] In addition, Kruger claimed that Chavez was still married to Murphy for the duration of Chávez's relationship with Kruger, as Chávez lacked sufficient financial resources to initiate divorce proceedings.[24]

In 2015, Chávez revealed that, shortly after he uploaded the photos, his former bandmate and close friend Anahí rushed to his apartment and "saved his life".[25]

In 2020, Dutch makeup artist Maico Kemper also came forward with domestic violence allegations stating he ended their relationship after a heated argument in which Christian smashed a bottle of tequila over his head and he lost consciousness. Photos of the injury were released in the media.[26] Christian denied the allegations and accused Kemper of slander.[27]

Esse Artista Sou Eu performances

• 2010: Almas Transparentes

• 2011: Libertad EP
• 2012: Esencial EP
• 2018: Conectado

• 2012: Esencial

• 2010: ¿En Dónde Estás?
• 2010: Almas Transparentes
• 2011: Libertad (con Anahí)
• 2012: Sacrilégio
• 2012: Mas Vale Tarde Que Nunca (con Ana Victoria)

• 2009: Christian Pocket Show
• 2010: Libertad World Tour
• 2012: Esencial Tour