Why Wentworth Miller squirmed a bit while watching Melrose Place in college 

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Why Wentworth Miller squirmed a bit while watching Melrose Place in college

The now openly gay actor wondered if his friends were connecting him to show\'s gay character, Matt Fielding

Wentworth Miller, currently appearing s a villain on The CW series The Flash, was focused on a good guy TV character back in college.

Miller, who came out publicly last year, was a fan of Melrose Place which included among its characters Matt Fielding. Matt was the only openly gay tenant in an LA apartment building filled with attractive young people.

\'Obviously it’s important for folks in the LGBT community – kids especially – to see themselves reflected onscreen,\' Miller tells The Backlot. \'I can remember watching Melrose Place in college and paying special attention to the Matt Fielding character. Did that help ease the pain of coming out? No. Did I squirm a little wondering if my friends who were watching the show with me were connecting me to Matt? Yes.

\'I also knew the actor (Doug Savant) was straight. But I did appreciate seeing some evidence that Hollywood was willing to tell Matt’s story. It wasn’t my story, but I felt a connection. Some representation. We’ve come a long way since then and I’m sure we’ll go a long way still.\'

More than a decade after Melrose Place was canceled by Fox, Miller would star for four seasons on the drama Prison Break for the same network.

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