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Joey Pollari has publicly come out as gay, just as his new movie, Love, Simon, is out in theaters.

The 23-year-old actor plays, Lyle, a server at a Waffle House who may or may not be Blue, a closeted teen who corresponds with Simon through email.

“I think all my friends and family knew on some level. I think maybe two people were shocked,” Joey shared with The Advocate.

He adds, “The only part that was difficult was me coming out to myself. And I think that is the most difficult coming-out…my mom knew. She laid hints for me everywhere.”

Joey adds that he hopes Love, Simon will fill a representation hole.

“It meant a lot to me when I was younger,” he says of recognizing the importance of queer public figures. “To see people who are out, to see people who are all kinds of things — people who are so clear in their anger, people who are clear about their arrogance, their pettiness, their desperation.”

“I mean, that’s why I go to the movies… I go to learn something about someone else. In a byproduct, I learn about myself. That’s the power of representation.”

Love, Simon is out now in theaters.

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There are only a few days left until Love, Simon hits theaters and the cast of the inspiring new movie celebrated its release at the Los Angeles premiere!

Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford were joined by co-stars Alexandra Shipp, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Keiynan Lonsdale, Josh Duhamel, Talitha Bateman, Tony Hale, Natasha Rothwell, Miles Heizer, Joey Pollari, and Clark Moore at the event on Tuesday (March 13) at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles.

Love, Simon, which is getting rave reviews and currently has an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, hits theaters this weekend.

FYI: Katherine is wearing a custom Stella McCartney dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, Ana Khouri earrings, an Anita Ko ear cuff, and rings by Ana Khouri and Beladora. Talitha is wearing a kate spade new york dress, bag, and earrings with Vince Camuto shoes. Logan is wearing a Topshop suit, a The Kooples shirt, and Kenneth Cole shoes.

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Nick Robinson and Alexandra Shipp just brought Love, Simon to Atlanta!

The cast mates stopped by a fan film screening and Q&A session on Tuesday evening (March 6) at the Waffle House Food Truck at Regal Atlantic Station in Atlanda, GA.

Nick and Alexandra got to meet tons of fans and test out some Waffle House treats in a nod to an important scene in the film.

Alexandra even took her turn behind the window of the food truck!

Love, Simon follows a 17-year old high schooler who has yet to tell his family or friends he’s gay while he attempts to discover the identity of the anonymous classmate he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing.

The film hits theaters March 16th.

Nick Robinson shows off his sweet smile while posing for a photo at the special JustJared.com screening of his movie Love, Simon on Sunday (January 14) at The London Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 22-year-old actor was joined at the event by the film’s director Greg Berlanti and his co-stars Logan Miller and Talitha Bateman. It marked the first time they watched the finished film with an audience!

Our editor-in-chief Jared Eng moderated a Q&A after the screening with Nick, Logan, and Greg.

Some of the celebs who attended the event included Victoria Justice, Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Courtney Eaton, and more!

Love, Simon hits theaters on March 16 and it’s a must-see for everyone. Make sure to watch the new trailer, debuting this week.

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Victoria Justice and her Eye Candy co-star Harvey Guillen pose for a cute picture in the photo booth at JustJared.com‘s special screening of Love, Simon on Sunday (January 14) at The London Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

The photo booth resembled a Ferris wheel to emulate one of the pivotal parts of the film.

Also in attendance at the event were Famous in Love co-stars Georgie Flores and Charlie DePew with their their friends Hannah Kasulka, Chaley Rose, Katelyn Tarver, and Brooke Vallone. Other stars included singer Frankie, model Derek Chadwick, and actress Zelda Williams.

The film’s star Nick Robinson and director Greg Berlanti did a Q&A after the screening and our editor-in-chief Jared Eng was the moderator. Make sure to see the movie when it hits theaters on March 16!

Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, and Emma Kenney pose for a cute photo together while attending a special screening of Love, Simon hosted by JustJared.com on Sunday (January 14) at The London Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

Also in attendance were Courtney Eaton, Life in Pieces‘ Hunter King, and Bratz actress Skyler Shaye.

Maia and Cierra star together on The Fosters and will soon work together again on a spin-off series!

The screening was attended by the film’s star Nick Robinson and director Greg Berlanti, who participated in a Q&A moderated by our editor-in-chief Jared Eng. The film hits theaters on March 16 and is one of the few major studio films to ever feature a gay character in the lead role.