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FORMER Prison Break star Wentworth Miller has never discussed his dating life, fans have speculated who his boyfriend may be.
On July 27, 2021, Miller announced he had been diagnosed with autism during the pandemic quarantine months.
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Who is Prison Break star Wentworth Miller?
Wentworth Miller is an American-British actor and screen writer.
He's most notable for his role as Michael Scofield in Prison Break, for which he won a Golden Globe in 2005.
He's also played roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, Law and Order, and House.
The star took to Instagram to reveal that he had autism to his fans in a lengthy statement.
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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."
He 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."
After admitting he "doesn't know enough about autism," Wentworth added, "Right now my work looks like evolving my understanding..."
He also pointed people toward "numerous individuals sharing thoughtful and inspiring content on Instagram, TikTok… Unpacking terminology. Adding nuance. Fighting stigma..."
The star added: "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..."
Who is his boyfriend?
Miller, who is notoriously private, is reportedly dating actor Luke Macfarlane according to Distractify.
Macfarlane, who's best known for playing Scotty Wendell on ABC's Brothers and Sisters, has been linked to Macfarlane since 2007.
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In the past, Miller has also been linked to actors Kristoffer Cusick and Hollywood photographer Mark Liddell.
Miller and Macfarlane have not addressed any rumors about their romance, but both once cited concerns for how their sexual orientation would impact their careers.
In 2008, Macfarlane told Canada’s Globe and Mail that “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.”
Wentworth has been on the receiving end of constant fan attention since his debut in Prison Break.
When did he come out?
Miller came out in 2013 in an open letter to the St Petersburg National Film Festival in Russia.
He rejected the invitation to the festival on the grounds of Russia's troubling attitude towards gay men and women, writing:
"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."
He signed the letter by asserting his membership in GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, and The ManKind Project.
GLAAD spokesman Wilson Cruz spoke out in consolidation of Miller's letter, writing "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."
Miller is now an advocate for mental health and was given a public apology last year when The LAD Bible shared a fat-shaming meme.
The actor had gained weight during a period where he says he had "suicidal thoughts."
What did Wentworth Miller say about playing straight characters?
On November 10, Miller took to Instagram to reveal he would no longer be playing Michael Scofield on Prison Break as Scofield is straight on the show.
He wrote 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.
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He wrote a direct message to fans and unapologetically stood behind his decision to step down from the role.
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"No more Michael. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons... I understand this is disappointing," he wrote on Instagram.
"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."