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Jake Borelli came out publicly the same night his Grey's Anatomy character did, and he explains why.
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In this episode
- How Jake balanced a private identity with a very public coming-out moment
- What it felt like to be out personally for years before telling the world
- The real story behind playing an openly gay character on a major network show
- Why timing his own truth to a fictional character's story felt right
About this episode
Life imitates art imitates life. Jake Borelli had been out to friends and family for nearly a decade before deciding to come out publicly-- the same night his character on Grey’s Anatomy, Dr. Levi Schmitt did.
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On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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