Is Nick Robinson Gay? 'Love, Simon' Actor Sets The Record Straight!

Nick Robinson stars in the new movie Love, Simon about a high-school student’s coming out journey and fans might be wondering if the actor is gay or straight in real life.

The 22-year-old actor confirmed in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres that he is straight.

Ellen asked Nick if he hesitated at all to play a gay character and he said that he went back and forth with director Greg Berlanti about it. He also credited Ellen‘s coming out over 20 years ago with the progress that allowed a film like this to hit the big screen.

During the interview, Nick also opened up about how his brother came out to him and his family right when he started filming Love, Simon.