Luke Evans breaks down in tears as he recalls the incredibly emotional moment he told his strict Jehovah's Witness parents he was gay

Luke Evans broke down in tears as he recalled the incredibly emotional moment he told his strict Jehovah's Witness parents he was gay. He also admitted he suffered an 'extremely painful' childhood, having been bullied in school for being Jehovah's Witness and gay. Luke Evans, 45, broke down in tears as he recalled the incredibly emotional moment he told his strict Jehovah's Witness parents he was gay The Welsh actor and singer knew his sexuality from a very young age but was too afraid to come out to his parents Yvonne and David in case they 'disowned him' because of their religion Luke spoke about the time he sought help from the Samaritans one night after school at the age of 14. Luke pictured with his parents Yvonne and David He also admitted he suffered an 'extremely painful' childhood, having been bullied in school for being Jehovah's Witness and gay Speaking on Gay Star News podcast, Luke described the trauma he endured after suffering for years in silence about his sexuality Recalling the moment he came out to his mother, Luke was overcome with emotion as he read a chapter of his memoir, Boy From The Valleys: My Unexpected Journey 'Mam did try to bring up religion during our conversation.