Wentworth Miller, "Prison Break" actor, comes out as gay

Television actor Wentworth Miller has announced that he is gay. He made this announcement yesterday in order to take a public stand against homophobia in Russia.

The 41-year-old actor who played the lead character Michael Scofield in Prison Break declined an invitation to a Russian film festival, St. Petersburg International Film Festival, after the country passed a series of anti-gay laws.

On his words made public by the campaigning group GLAAD...
"As a gay man, I must decline. I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government. The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly."

The actor was immediately praised by gay rights advocates...

"Wentworth's bold show of support sends a powerful message to LGBT Russians, who are facing extreme violence and persecution: you are not alone,' said GLAAD spokesperson Wilson Cruz in reference to the country's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
"As people from across the globe continue to speak out against Russia's horrific law, more celebrities and corporations should follow his courageous lead in openly condemning Russia's anti-LGBT law," he added.

What a big loss to ladies. Lol!