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Gay Reality TV Couple Attacked in Violent Road Rage Incident
Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu say a driver blocked their car and began punching and kicking it as they sat trapped inside.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:18am
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A gay couple who star in a fashion-focused reality TV series have shared video of an unknown man attacking their car in an apparent fit of extreme road rage. Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu, co-hosts of the Amazon Prime series 'Gown and Out in Beverly Hills' and the 'Undressed' podcast, say they were driving in Hollywood when the driver of a gray Toyota 4Runner blocked their vehicle and then exited his car to punch and kick their car's driver's side window and door.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of road rage and the vulnerability that LGBTQ+ individuals can face, even in public spaces. It also raises questions about the man's motivations and whether the attack was potentially a hate crime.
The details
According to the couple, the driver of the Toyota 4Runner drove on the wrong side of the road, pulled in front of their car diagonally, and trapped them at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Vine Street. The man then exited his vehicle and began violently attacking their car, punching and kicking the driver's side window and door. Simpson, who recorded the interaction, said the man gave them a 'death glare' and they feared he would harm them if he managed to break into the car.
- The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, between 9:20 and 9:30 a.m.
The players
Patrik Simpson
One half of the gay couple who co-host the reality TV series 'Gown and Out in Beverly Hills' and the 'Undressed' podcast.
Pol' Atteu
The other half of the gay couple who co-host the reality TV series 'Gown and Out in Beverly Hills' and the 'Undressed' podcast.
The Unknown Driver
The driver of a gray Toyota 4Runner with a roof rack who blocked the couple's car and attacked it in an apparent fit of road rage.
What they’re saying
“[The driver] drove on the wrong side of the road, pulled in front of us diagonal, and trapped our car. We couldn't turn left. We couldn't turn right. We couldn't go forward. We did not know what was going on.”
— Patrik Simpson, Reality TV Co-Host
“He gave me this death glare, like, literally, I thought he was going to kill us.”
— Patrik Simpson, Reality TV Co-Host
“I thought, 'If this man is going back to the car, he's going to get something… I'm dead. I'm literally… dead.' This is that moment where I'm faced with that fear of, 'I'm just going to die here. This is it'.”
— Pol' Atteu, Reality TV Co-Host
What’s next
The couple has filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department, and authorities are investigating the incident. It remains unclear if the attack will be classified as a hate crime.
The takeaway
This disturbing road rage incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and risks that LGBTQ+ individuals can face, even in public spaces. It highlights the need for greater awareness, education, and action to address violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
