Antoni Porowski Biography: Partner, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Queer Eye Career

Antoni Janusz Porowski is a celebrated Canadian television personality, cook, actor, model, and author best known as the food and wine expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix series Queer Eye.

With his warm personality, passion for simple yet elevated cooking, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, he has empowered viewers worldwide through makeovers, cookbooks, and heartfelt storytelling that blends food with family heritage and personal growth.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Antoni Janusz Porowski
• Stage Name: Antoni Porowski
• Born: March 14, 1984
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Ethnicity: Polish (European)
• Occupation: Television Personality, Cook, Actor, Model, Author
• Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Porowski (physician father) and Mrs. Porowski
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Zacharias Niedzwiecki
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Antoni Janusz Porowski was born on March 14, 1984, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was brought up by his Polish immigrant parents Mr. Porowski, a physician, and Mrs. Porowski, in a deeply food-obsessed family.

He grew up with two older sisters (both born in Poland) as the first in his immediate family born outside Europe. The family spoke Polish at home, and he also learned English and French. When he was twelve, the family moved to Glade Springs, West Virginia, though he split time between there and Montreal during high school years.

He attended Marianopolis College and graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He later moved to New York City to study acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, graduating in 2011. His ethnicity is Polish. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Antoni Porowski began his professional journey with acting auditions and modeling in New York after drama school. He worked as an assistant to Queer Eye‘s original food expert Ted Allen, honing his culinary and event skills. His big break came in 2018 when he joined the reboot of Queer Eye as the food and wine expert, quickly winning hearts with his approachable recipes, emotional support for the heroes, and charming on-screen presence across multiple seasons.

He has authored two bestselling cookbooks: Antoni in the Kitchen and Let’s Do Dinner. He has hosted Nat Geo docuseries including No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski and Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, exploring food, family heritage, and global cultures.

Additional credits include acting roles, modeling, and advocacy work, particularly for LGBTQ+ rights in Poland. Known for his trilingual abilities, love of simple home cooking, and genuine connection with people, Porowski continues to expand his influence through television, books, and digital content while inspiring audiences to cook with confidence and embrace their stories.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @antoni

Personal Life

Antoni Porowski, 42 years old, is in a relationship with personal trainer Zacharias Niedzwiecki (age 33), with the couple going Instagram-official in 2025 and celebrating their one-year anniversary in early 2026.

He previously dated graphic artist Joey Krietemeyer for over seven years (split in 2018) and was engaged to brand strategy director Kevin Harrington (split in 2023). He has no children. He maintains close family ties and values privacy while openly sharing moments of love and travel with his partner. His height is 6’0″ (183 cm).

Net Worth

Antoni Porowski’s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. His income primarily comes from his long-running role on Queer Eye, bestselling cookbooks, hosting Nat Geo docuseries, brand endorsements, modeling, acting, and other projects in the entertainment and culinary industry.

Filmography

• Queer Eye (TV Series)
• No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski (Docuseries)
• Best of the World with Antoni Porowski (Docuseries)
• Antoni in the Kitchen (Book)
• Let’s Do Dinner (Book)
• Various Acting and Modeling Projects