He finally came out as a gay man earlier this year, and now Wentworth Miller reveals the emotional struggles leading up to the announcement in the December 2013 issue of Out magazine.

During his interview with the publication, the "Prison Break" star discussed his response to Russia's invitation to the St. Petersburg International Film Festival that told the world his ultimate secret and shared details about his childhood, including his failed suicide attempt.

Check out a few highlights from Mr. Miller's interview below. For more, be sure to visit Out!

On his Russian invite:

"Like everyone, I'd been reading reports online about what was happening in Russia. So when the invitation arrived, I thought, There is no way I can say yes. Then it occurred to me that if I made the response public, it might help draw additional attention to the situation. It felt like the right move at the right time.