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Jake Borelli Got Some Big Laughs at the Don’t Tell My Mother Comedy Show

Jake Borelli Got Some Big Laughs at 'Don’t Tell My Mother' Comedy Show

The Grey's Anatomy star shared the hilarious story from his adolescence.

Taylor Henderson

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!

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May 15 2019 2:59 PM EST

December 09 2022 9:12 AM EST

Photo: Ashly Covington

This past weekend on Mother's Day Eve, a hodgepodge group of queers and allies gathered for a celebration of their mothers at Nikki Levy's comedy event for diverse voices, Don’t Tell My Mother.

This week's theme...At Your Cervix: The Mama’s Day Show!Ahead of the show, guests were invited to design paper vaginas with glitter and feathers, enter a raffle to win a vial of sperm from the California Cryobank, drink complimentary wine, and of course, share stories they wouldn't dare to tell their moms.

Grey's Anatomy star Jake Borelli, who came out publically as gay last year alongside his character on the show, took the stage to tell the turbulent yet hilarious tale of his adolescence, the love of his closeted high school life (a chat room boyfriend), anxiety, and finding the beauty in being true to who you are.

"The moral of the story for me, after all of this, is that the things that we hide away... I feel like they end up being scarier over time than if you just open them up," said Borelli. "And that's what I started doing this year, which has been great."

Check out the Don't Tell My Mother website and their podcast where you can listen to performer's full sets.