Wentworth Miller Talks About Coming Out, Overcoming Struggles at HRC Dinner
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2025
- "Prison Break" star shares a heartfelt story behind his coming-out decision at the Human Rights Campaign's Seattle dinner.
Coming Out: Living Authentically as Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual+
www.hrc.org/re...
#ComingOut #Gay #WentworthMiller #LGBTQ #LGBT #HRC #nationalcomingoutday
Wentworth Miller is more than just a man, he's a legend.
Of tomorrow
+JUNEISKOOL bruh....
I agree totally with you!!
Yeees!
i agree
His attitude is the same as it is on prison break I love it just so wise
I know right
Well, it looks like he didn't need to "act" to play Michael Scofield...
It's the same as it is on Legends of Tomorrow/The Flash too. No wonder he plays such a great Captain Cold.
Totally agree
Louis Dumm ikr 😫😫
you only cry for help if you believe there is help to cry for
i will Never forget This quote...
EDIT: Wow! I never had that many likes on a comment. It just shows your appreciation to him!
That was literally my favorite line from his entire speech ❤
because it's true.
+Mimitherapper TM it is
Benjamin Vitt right
I was holding myself together until that line. After that, came the waterworks
one of those rare people truly beautiful inside and out
he rly is
it's not just that he's the most attractive man in the whole universe, he is so intelligent and caring and sensitive.
so true
totally
You obviously haven't met me yet lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That’s so true gosh
@@waltertrejo9512 umm ok
Is anyone else mesmerized by his hand movements?
+ShayMareeGomez Origami
I always noticed his hands in Prison Break. Those moments where he touched Sara on the arm...my god, so sensuous and full of feeling! That was brilliant acting, but spoke volumes about Wentworth himself.
Like sign of intelligence😆
Lol I'm besotted with his voice, his diction, his composure and his hand movements! Not to forget that beautiful face, that gorgeous widow's peak!
That was some dignified speech. He so often is reduced to his handsome appearance, but he obviously has so much more to offer than that. All my respect to him!
+Nimu Ra He's absolutely brilliant!
+Nimu Ra he graduated from Princeton
Lorisa214 yeah I knew that, I actually wasn't relating to his cleverness anyway. I was rather relating to his personality traits, which make him even more beautiful than his handsome face :)
Everyone saying things like "gay or not, hes beautiful", "even tho he's gay, I/he still ____", that's not okay, though you may think it is. When you say something like that, it's like you're saying, "despite this one bad thing, he is still great," but being gay isnt a bad thing. It's not something that needs to be excused or forgiven, he just is. Plain and simple. Just say he's handsome, say you like him, say he's your hero, it doesnt matter. "Gay or not" doesn't need to be at the start of every one of your compliments or remarks. He is who he is: a human. Dont treat him any differently.
@Ayla Alya yess, an intellectual 😭😭
i was searching for a comment which would say what i couldnt find words for
@@asmaelms ah me too, but I ended up whipping out the brain cells since apparently nobody else could 😔😔 glad you agree :)
Not trying to be offensive or come off rude here. I think some people say those things not meaning that being gay is a bad thing but stating that they know he's gay. I still agree that it is pointless saying even tho he's gay blah blah blah. And I'm most likely wrong trust me ik haha just my opinion.
@@kayleyclarkk yeah, I thought of that too. But even that doesnt justify an unnecessary precursor to a compliment, since it doesnt matter if someone is gay or not when you compliment them or say something about them. Thank you for phrasing that kindly :))
Anyone here in 2024??
I rewatched Prison Break this week. I absolutely love and respect this man, and he is a great actor and inspiration. I’ll never forget this speech. I’m a bisexual, teen trans guy, and I’m fighting through; it’s rough, but if anyone else is in the same boat, I wish you all the best. ❤️
I’m on season 4 already! Binged it last week lol
Ayy I hope you’ve enjoyed it so far, I know I did
Me….just finished binge watching
“The first time I tried to kill myself I was 15.” My throat got dry and a tear came out. Admitting this in front of so many people took guts.
it's just the 'first time' for me, more than once is implied which is heartbreaking
I'm straight, but I'll admit. Wentworth Miller is one fine-looking man.
TheJustin4848 you're stupid that's very smart of you to admit it .
i'm gay but i admit it, angelina jolie is a fine looking woman, you see how stupid that sounds .
olfursson kyllian Well you're certainly wrong, because 70+ people agree with my comment.
TheJustin4848 isn't it impressive wow 70 people agree , that's amazing ! GOOD FOR YOU !! way to go champion !
olfursson kyllian Thanks.
TheJustin4848 you're so welcome .
After watching Prison Break I am so obsessed with his voice and his eyes and HIM.
Thats gay
"I thought let me be to someone else what no one was to me." -Wentworth Miller
this is what i do all the time :(
@@srinithi6520 same ppl are shity I most say
@@pirston2934 true 🫂
@@srinithi6520 tbh I feel bad do u need to talk about something u seem holding so many things ?
If u need to talk to someone u can talk to me .
@@pirston2934 aww thats so sweet 🤍
We can talk...
Wentworth Miller is so much more than I ever thought. He's not just another pretty face. To look at him, you would conclude his life was charmed, he never had a worry in the world, that everything was handed to him on a platter and that he has never had a single solitary bad moment or thought. We all have a story and I am happy Wentworth opened up and can tell his story without shame or fear of discovery, sorrow and guilt and fear of what others think. The thing we don't realize in fearing other people's opinions about us is that they have their own story.
Totally agree, I feel the same. I never would have thought that this guy was truly suicidal, and had all these massive problems throughout his life. If you look at him you just see a handsome famous successful actor.
This really gives me strenght to combat my own problems and face my own fears. Much respect to him...
Janie Lee good speach
just oooo ok the is there something pretty on your face idiot keep the mean stuff to yourself 😡😡😡😡😡
Wentworth Miller is just amazing and truly inspirational. ☺ He is a role model not only to gay people but also to those who struggle with depression and are suicidal. I'm really excited to see him in season 5 of Prison Break, he' a great actor. Respect! ✌
what there will be a 5th Season???
+Lexie Sloan yes! it's coming up in early 2017 😁
dimitrijfjodorow thought it ended in 2009 ^^
+Lexie Sloan originally it did but they are now making another season, which is just amazing!
does your username have anything to do with greys?
Being gay aren't necessarily mean your feminine. These guys breaking the stereotype, slowly but surely. Thank you!
Actually, I always thought his character in prison break has some unexpected feminine traits. Like certain ways he sometimes moved and such. Especially the hands. And my gaydar is usually pretty broken.
He is breaking the stereotypes and out of prison at the same time
@@floodgates182 what do you mean?
@@sheryledwin1805 I mean certain ways he sometimes moved and such. Especially the hands.
@@floodgates182 but his hand gestures are so masculine.
But i dont get it what you mean when you say "by the way he moves"?
He's out-of-this-world charming. He spoke so eloquently although you can easily tell that he's very nervous. He is sincere with his words and didn't try to make himself look like a victim which speaks volumes really.
Now if he'd stop smiling because I can't deal with it! It's too much for my poor heart :D
You are absolutely right, he is "out-of-this-world charming. Gay or straight or anything in between, I could watch/stare at/listen to Wentworth Miller all day!
...."and I'm gay" his speech is so touching and peaceful. Love you wentworth Miller you are an awesome human-being
"You only cry for help if you believe there is help to cry for"
This shit hits hard as fuck.
want to go back in time and show this to the 15 year old wentworth
omg yes me too
I want to go and hug past him, and tell him he's not alone
Wentworth coming out is important he is a masculine gay man. People got a lot of stereotypes about gay men.
Well there are a lot of extremely gay acting gay's so the stereotype is true :P
photomorti Gosh you’re an idiot
Kate B. no one said anything wrong?? chill
@@photomorti no. just no
@@photomorti yo wtf
nice to hear him not talk in a whisper
Lmaoooo
if you've seen the show you would know that he is constantly talking in a whisper
I like him talking in a whisper. Try doing it and sound sexy at the same time, it's hard. He does it so effortlessly
quay quayy lol
quay quayy omg lol
I've never cried when someone is giving a speech and Wentworth really opened up my heart.
i 100% agree...that was one of the best speeches from the heart, that I've heard in all of my __rty years...lol
Dear Mr.Miller,
I admire your intelligence and the manner in which you decided to talk about this topic. When I come out, I want it to be as trascendential as yours. God bless you!
Jose Lopez good look coming out and hope people accept u bro
luck* not look...wtf is wrong with me 😂😂😂
Man I love this guy, Wentworth is legendary.
Gay or not Wentworth Miller is an extraordinary actor and person and I support in every single thing he chooses to do!
Whitney Sanders and his humble too.
Being gay is not something he choose.
+Leonard F why are you trying to make a positive comment into something negative? I mean his life choices! I didn't particularly mean being gay!
Mahone
T-Bag
Lincon
Sucre
Bellick
Are all better actor than him, but yeah he is a good actor lol.
Erick Not even close. At best Robert Knepper is a better actor. But Wentworth has some amazing talent
Poignant, articulate, pure and true. I have immense respect for this beautiful human being. I would be proud if he were my son, my brother, my friend.
Wishing Wentworth a lifetime of love, inner peace, comfort and happiness.
In one speech he said something so powerful. In 10 minutes he broke the chains of years of suffering and is free to live openly.
"You only cry for help if you believe there is help to cry for." This man has said one of the most true things I have ever heard. This speech has helped me realize things about myself I did not realize before. Thank you, Wentworth.
I literally cried when he said he wanted to kill himself.
Same here. It kinda took me by suprise...
Yeah Same
Gay men struggle like very few people.
It's no surprise.
are you that fragile? guys... yeah it is putting in the neutral mood but to cry? really?
@ i mean someone can be very empahtievh. I also understand that He Said because i know the Feeling. So i can really understand why someone is crying because of that beautyfull speech.
Wentworth Miller, you're such a beautiful human being. I adore you and this speech makes me love you even more. I hope you're doing alright and that you're living a happy life.
Gabriella what a beautiful thing to say xxx
Hey
U still like him?
@@ackermanlevi3357 why? What happened?
@@suriyanarayanannagarajan3958 nothing happened, i was wondering if people still like him 4-8 yrs after commenting
I don't care what country he grew up in, what religion he grew up in, I don't care about his mixed ethnicity or his sexual orientation, I still think he is a tremendous actor and a terrific human being.
Terrific?
SethRocks05 fact
@@samanthageiler3335yes! “terrific” not “terrible” learn English.
@raysofhope19 learn kindness 🥺
I may not be part of the LGBT community but what he said is just inspirational...I've always admired people who comes out, because they're very brave, despite society's disapproval and mockery over something different from them (especially in a christian-influenced environment..)I love his quote.. and I think that really got me because I sometimes experience depression...(His bravery and his composure over this makes me luv him even more
I am not of the LGBT community either. I am Christian.
In high school, my best friend was G. It was hard for him to come out to me (he knew I was a believer), but I'm so glad he did. I was glad he told me the truth and trusted me with it.
My life partner struggle(d/s) with depression and suicide.
Of Wentworth... I'm just so glad he could get to the point he's at - that he made it past 15 and found he could be a part of a community, that he wasn't alone.
Some very important people in my life share in similar struggles and I don't know what I'd do without them. It's hard, but I'm glad he (and the people in my life) have grown and survived through it to this day.
Thumbs up to Wentworth and a digital handshake. Well done.
kate carpio can we become friend , help me to improve my English please
When I went to Adam Lambert's concert in my country, religious people protested outside the arena with pictures of him kissing another guy, they threw his pictures on the ground and then stepped on his face. I went home that night and cried for him... Even now as frontman of Queen, countries are still trying to put a ban on him. It's all ignorance, blind hate and bully's attitude. When asked about actions as such in interviews, his replies were never harsh, he's always classy. He desensitised, educated and changed people's perceptions about homosexuality, fans learned to accept and embrace him.
I have been a fan of Wentworth's since Dinotopia. When I heard his speech here, I cried for him.... I commend his honesty and courage to put himself up there and out there to educate and be the pillar of strength for all who feel that they are different and alone. He smashes all stereotypes many have on gay people. He showed us that there are amazing talents, intelligence, gracefulness and class, cool people, love and diversity among those who are gay. What I find ironic sometimes is religions teach us to ostracize and hate gay people, but gay people teach us to love instead. Ultimately, we are all human beings, we cry the same tears, straight or gay, no difference.
These comments make me so mad, he is talking about his struggles, depression and suicide and y’all only care about how good looking he is
THANK YOU!
there are many comments about his message and how much he’s helped people.
It’s the Gay way!
Wentworth went from being a villain to a hero as Captain Cold, and has proven himself a hero in the real world as well through his actions. I wish him nothing but success in everything he does.
MidnightBanshi being gay doesn't mean he's a hero
Super Fantastic Poplang Standing up in the face of bigotry does.
Impressive, i takes courage to get naked so openly. And the best part, not a single time does he try to depict himself as a victim or as a hero.
He's got class and his class doesn't come from his flawless DNA but from his obvious intelligence .
And what humility .
Beautiful speech
***** Yup in every gay bar i went , they talk shit about everybody . They read you the second you enter and if you do not meet their expectation in a human being you will have a worst time than a jew in auschwitz
Nicely said. Perfectly said. I second that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Often people only stop at the appearence, at the stereotypes, at the fame, at the gossip, and never want to go deeper inside someone. Wentworth is more than an actor, is more than a extremely talented man, is more than a super hot guy, he's a real man. I'm a boy, I'm not sure of who I am, but I would really like to meet this person, he's an inspiration, he can give strenght to people who do not believe in anything no more. All my respect to this man, to this superhero. Love you Wen
This speech was really moving! He's one of my favourite actors and God I hope that he will make one more movie... just one!
He is so beautiful, and I didn't really expected that... he is really a rolemodel!
I don't know whether i am the only one who keep listening to this speech over and over again but it really inspires me. wentworth miller is more than a legend. he is truly beautiful inside and out.
I feel you, and I'm so happy you feel me too.
This men is a legend, I'm a huge fan because he is not only a great actor but also a incredibly human.
Watching the video again after several years, what a great human being...I wish him all the best
I could listen to this speech all day.
He's so beautiful inside and out
Every word of this speech is 1000% true which makes it so beautiful.
*i‘m incredibly proud of him*
i'm so moved by this speech..
Thank you Went for all of these beautifull words!
He is my inspiration...
Posting things on facebook, his willingness to be open in interviews and his overall attitude towards his past and his career and his fans (me being massively included) is what helps me through my own mental health problems and reassures me that you can be a role model even if you sometimes feel broken... I love and respect him more than most...
Oh and I'm super fricking excited for the Prison Break renewal...
Me too ! 😍
I got tears, Wentworth Miller is a living legend and a great person.
i have so much respect for him, as an actor, a human, a person. he's seriously beautiful through and through and he deserves eternal peace and happiness.
Words cannot begin to define or express the overall brilliance that is Wentworth Miller. This man is a hero not only to the LGBTQ community, but to all who have suffered from depression and battling their inner demons. He is beautiful inside and out, and I am so glad to see him playing such a prominent role in Hollywood; breaking down barriers and forever being such a brace individual and being the hero that we all need. This speech gave me chills, made me tear up and made my heart soar. Kudos to Wentworth for being such an amazing human being.
I love this guy even more. Such a beautiful soul.
Wentworth Miller is making such a positive change to this world, he's helped me and so many others. so much love towards him.
I watched this speech a lot of times and repeated this. You are the legend. That's great to become who you are and it's no less than you deserve!
Wentworth has sent a message to millions. I admire his courage, hes brave, talented, gorgeous and most importantly honest with himself
I'm crying...I'm so glad he's still here with us today, I love him, in everything he's is, Prison Break, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash. He's an amazing Person and and actor, he's just such a wonderful person 💕
What a beautiful human being! Inside and out...My deepest respect Mr. Miller!
This speech is so inspiring. I have listened to this for a 100 times and every single time it catches me. He is such a good soul. 😍😍
And THAT'S why I love him. His personality, his courage. Just look at his face when he speaks, it's everything there. Behind each smile is the painful way to finding happiness. And he found it. And we find it too.
Thank you Wentworth for everything you're doing! You really inspire people to be more open, observant and thoughtful.
Love!
Mr Miller is such an inspiration. So proud of him for coming out. Although I'm not a member of the LGBT community, like Mr Miller, I'm biracial and deal with mental health issues and his honesty regarding not only his existence as a gay man but also his biracial heritage and his own mental health issues makes him one of my heroes. Bravo Mr Miller, you have no idea how much you've made a difference.
I'm crying. This speech is really important to me and because of this speech I reconsidered taking my life. I wish that I could tell him that. That he is the reason a lot of people are changing their minds when they thought they never would. This speech is so inspiring it's almost unbelievable💕
Best looking guy in Hollywood- just my humble opinion
Really impressive. Such an amazing person. I'm a Russian girl, and I can say his attitude is very inspiring. The homophobic policy of our govenment is a huge shame, and people shouldn't be silent about that. Sorry for my bad English.
Actually your English is fine, much better than 75% of the UA-cam comments I've seen. Haha
The amount of respect I have for this man is limitless
I cry every time I watch this. I love Wentworth so, so much. He means so much to me. I wish I could've been there for him.
His speech was heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time ❤️😪
I really like Wentworth Miller and the speech too..he is so talented guy and i like to see him more and more
Wow, this is one of the most powerful speeches that I've heard in a long time.
One of the most beautiful men I've seen, inside and out. So glad he decided to speak out because everyone deserves love and happiness no matter if they're gay, straight or bisexual.
this speech was the most emotional and truthful that i've ever heard, i love this man
Wentworth Miller! You are one of the most wonderful people on the planet because there are so many things to admire in you! I love you! I respect you! From Romania
You have a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing your story. Your speech gives me strength. Your words heals my past emotional pain. thank you for who you are . Lots of love and long distance hug.
When I first heard that Mr. Miller was a gay man, I was a bit sad. Only because I had watched prison break and loved his charachter. I don't know him personally. I had no right to be sad. That passed quickly as I realized that this was his reality. I am very proud of and happy for Mr. Miller to finally be free from the oppression and fear. For becoming a part of something much larger than himself. I pray he has found peace, love, and acceptance. Something every person deserves and is entitled to. I identified with some of what he said. Not because I am gay, because I am human and grew up in a nightmare. Always being and feeling alone. Humans are the cruelest of all life forms on this planet. Good luck to Mr. Miller. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Jill Mason I'm glad you were able to be open-minded enough to change your opinion and be happy for him. Good on you! ❤️
Michael is special man
What a beautifully moving, honest and powerful expression of truth! Bless you Wentworth!
That was so powerful. I'm so glad there are people like him out there in the world right now when there is so much hate and violence and discrimination, using his influence to help those who need it. I'm struggling not to cry at how honest and raw he was being. Thank you, Wentworth, you are an amazing human being!
most touching and honest speech ever...gotta love him
Thank you so much for that. That meant so much to me and you can always be an inspiration to others and a power of example too as long as you choose to stick around to do it. I am 56 and know that once you rationalize checking out that it does not go away. I came to terms with that option when I was 12. I am still here and I hope you will be too. I can find real joy and happiness in helping others. It's when I focus on myself that I get in trouble.
I can't stop crying, I love him so much he's such an inspiration.💔
Legend x
This man deserves literally and ONLY the best this world can give
I’m a 24 y/o German boy and this speech touched and helped me. Thank you
that was the greatest speech i have heard in a long time. im so proud of him and i hope he will take care of himself
This doesn't make him less of a man. Wentworth is perfect as he is, gay or not. I'm so happy for him that he found the courage to come out, this speech is so touching and has made me respect him even more.
he's so beautiful wtf it's not healthy to be that beautiful
I feel like this speech is one of the most amazing ones of all times, I appreciate it to no end and I think that it needs to be heard. Our society needs to change further. I believe that someone's sexual orientation is NO ONES business. It is your own. The principle of coming out is not rational to me. Why does someone, who lives in the public eye, or any human for that matter, have to "justify" or "state" their orientation and lovelife? It is your life and you get to live it. It is your OWN. Yours. Same as your feelings. You are entitled to feel, you are entitled to your emotions. This should not be taken from you. But you also do not have to state your feelings openly if you do not want to.Sexual orientation, feelings and emotions are personal. They matter, but they do not have to be broadcasted for everyone to see. These things are private and I hope that listening to Wentworth Miller's speech will push humanity an important step further towards a (for lack of better words) new, necessary understanding of what it means to be human and of what it means to be kind.
"Let me be to someone else, that no one was to me." This is such an inspirational speech, wow 👏🏽
You can tell by the way he speaks that what hes saying comes truely from his heart and that he means every word he says. I cried the full way through. 😍😍
So wise, so rare. Watched it many times.
Inspiring and meaningful. I'm proudly his fan. He is way more than just a pretty face. And certainly more than just Michael Scofield. Never stop being you Wentworth.
I just finished binge watching Prison break all the way up to season 4 FOR THE FIST TIME and now I'm watching this. I had no idea he was gay but you know what, I'm going to stand up for him if I were to ever have the chance to! He's an amazing actor and as far as I can tell from internet videos, an amazing person. He's my idol.
I am straight, I am a full blood Vietnamese teenage girl, and I am depressed. I watch this video daily at 2AM to be able to listen to Wentworth Miller be that someone to me.
I just finished watching PB. Been watching the 5 seasons for over 2 weeks.I still cant get over it. Wentworth Miller is more than just a man, he has this pure soul, wise and i'm glad that he opened up about his true self. We love you Wentworth.. looking forward for your next project TV series/movies.
You only cry for help if you believe there is help to cry for.... that got me in tears. Such an inspirational speech and story ❤
I am so glad to see this video has more than 1 million hits and more to come. The first time I saw this one it had way much less views than now. Thank you Went for being so brave!
What a powerful and inspiring speech delivered by a beautiful, strong man ❤ So proud of him :)
Reading the comments... A good deal are understanding and supportive but there are a couple gems that are proving that we need people like Wentworth and the people at Human Rights Campaign to continue doing the work that they do.
Thank god he sent that letter, I remember the day! He became free and helped so many others
This is such a personal, heartfelt speech. This man should be revered, by any and all minorities, for overcoming his fears and becoming that role model he never wanted to be.
Wentworth, your story will help people. Thank you. X
how come he doesn't age?????
***** we all wonder.he stays the same,its not fair.
+Volturi Voltron he's got african ancestry mixed in him, you know black don't crack lol.
didn't you hear him? He's gay
@@skyguy28s relevance of your statement ? gay men age...
No woman stress
I am not gay... but I still have a crush on him..
Pretty dude
@Jessica Anastasia oh sorry you're right I shouldn't have done that! Thanks for telling me off, people need to call out things like this. I deleted the comment now
Ladies, even if he was straight it's not like you'd have a chance with him. He's way out of your league.
lmao yes
So no girl would be good enough for him if he was straight? So he'd just be a virgin his whole life? He's OK, but I've seen better. (Kellan Lutz)
***** Lets agree to disagree. To me he's just slightly above average. He looks too caucasian for my liking. I like a more exotic looking man but for white guys, a brunette is the only way to go.
fckingkim Who are you to say that he is out of someone´s league? He has the right to date whomever he wants and if he loves that person so much. No one can´t change that. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Sshhh let me dream
This speech will never not be important. I discovered it when i was 14/15 myself - im 21 now and every single word is so damn important. Firstly, cause it showed my 14 yr old self that i was not alone in my suffering, that there are people feeling the same way and coping in the same way, and secondly, cause it helped me see that nothing is more important than to help others, to be the help i myself so desperately needed when i was younger. I knew this speech by heart and repeated it like a mantra as part of my own "survival mode". I love this man and i am glad that i discovered his speech just to the right time.
Wentworth is a truly inspirational, kind hearted, intelligent man. Full to the brim with talent and someone I can truthfully say I look up to as a role model. Mental health, even today, still has stigma attached to it. This was a thought provoking speech that raised so many important issues. Xx