The 27-year-old actor, also known for his role as Porter Scavo on "Desperate Housewives", addressed his sexuality in an Instagram post yesterday, reported Aceshowbiz.
He posted a picture of a message that read, "Be who you needed when you were younger."
He wrote in the caption, "As a young boy, I knew I wanted to be an actor. I knew I wanted to be a lot of things! I thought I wanted to be a painter, a soccer player, a stegosaurus... But the acting thing stuck. It was around that age that I also knew, however abstractly, that I was different from some of the other boys in my grade."
Others were supportive, with one fan writing, "I love you and I'm so proud of you." Another said, "Thank you for standing up!"
"Bravo! Welcome to a lifetime of being surrounded by a truly chosen Family. Great courage," another comment read, while another commenter added, "So what you're saying is...I have a chance...Lol. You articulated your thoughts very well.