Who is Prison Break star Wentworth Miller?
Wentworth Miller is a British-American actor and screenwriter. He won a Golden Globe in 2005 for his role as Michael Scofield in Prison Break which is his most notable work to date.
His other projects include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, Law and Order, and House.
On July 27, 2021, the star took to Instagram to reveal to his fans that he had autism. He wrote alongside a blank white square, “Like everyone, life in quarantine took things from me. But in the quiet/isolation, I found unexpected gifts.”
“This fall marks 1 year since I received my informal autism diagnosis. Preceded by a self-diagnosis. Followed by a formal diagnosis.”
“It was a long, flawed process in need of updating. IMO. I’m a middle-aged man. Not a 5-year-old.”
The actor continued,
“And (it’s a “both/and”) I recognize access to a diagnosis is a privilege many do not enjoy… Let’s just say it was a shock. But not a surprise.”
He admitted he “doesn’t know enough about autism,” and added, “Right now my work looks like evolving my understanding…”
He also talked about “numerous individuals sharing thoughtful and inspiring content on Instagram, TikTok… Unpacking terminology. Adding nuance. Fighting stigma…”
Miller said, “Oh – this isn’t something I’d change. No. I get – got – immediately being autistic is central to who I am. To everything I’ve achieved/articulated.”
“Oh – I also want to say to the many (many) people who consciously or unconsciously gave me that extra bit of grace + space over the years, allowed me to move thru the world in a way that made sense to me whether or not it made sense to them… thank you.”
“And to those who made a different choice… well. People will reveal themselves…”
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Who is Miller’s boyfriend?
Miller is private about his dating life. According to Distractify, he is dating actor Luke Macfarlane.
Miller and Macfarlane, who is famous for his role as Scotty Wendell on ABC’s Brothers and Sisters, have been reportedly dating since 2007.
In the past, Miller has been linked to stars like Kristoffer Cusick and Hollywood photographer Mark Liddell.
Wentworth and Luke have neither accepted nor denied their romance. However, they both once showed concern for how their sexuality would impact their careers.
In 2008, Luke told Canada’s Globe and Mail, “I don’t know what will happen professionally. That is the fear, but I guess I can’t really be concerned about what will happen because it’s my truth.”
When did Wentworth Miller come out?
Miller first came out in 2013 in an open letter to the St Petersburg National Film Festival in Russia.
At the time, he rejected the invitation to the festival because of Russia’s negative attitude towards gay men and women. In his letter, he wrote,
“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.”
Miller is also an advocate for mental health and received a public apology last year when The LAD Bible shared a fat-shaming meme.
He revealed that he gained weight during a time when he reportedly had suicidal thoughts.
How does Miller feel about playing straight characters?
Miller once took to Instagram to announce he would no longer be playing Michael Scofield on Prison Break as Scofield is straight on the show.
He wrote at the time that he wouldn’t be returning to the show “not (because) of static on social media (although that has centered the issue),” but because “I just don’t want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told).”
Prison Break aired on Fox from 2005 to 2009 and briefly returned to the network in 2017 for a fifth season.
He wrote on Instagram, “No more Michael. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons… I understand this is disappointing,”
“I’m sorry. If you’re hot and bothered bec you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one…That’s your work.”