Grey's Anatomy's Jake Borelli says he nearly turned down Levi's coming-out storyline because he was afraid to come out

But I did have all these fears that as an out gay person, you couldnt be successful.

Borelli also shared that he’s gotten to talk to so many more people thanks to his character.

I knew in that moment this is the right thing to do.

Jake Borelli as Levi Schmitt on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Anne Marie Fox/Disney via Getty

This is bigger than me."

I love you all and I will continue to champion authentic queer stories till the very end.

Jake Borelli.Raymond Liu via Getty