– Jake Borelli, who portrays Dr. Levi Schmitt on “Grey’s Anatomy”, relates to his character’s trajectory on the show, which has mirrored his own path with the series.
– Despite securing a role on one of the longest-running and most popular cable series of all time, Borelli continued to drive for Lyft during his first year on the show.
– Borelli came out publicly in 2018 and says it was important to have a character like Levi on the show to help young people feel more comfortable in their bodies at an earlier age.
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In a recent interview, Jake Borelli, known for his role as Dr. Levi Schmitt on “Grey’s Anatomy”, shared some personal details about his life both on and off-screen. Borelli revealed that he relates most to his character, Levi, who came out as gay in the show. As someone who also came out publicly in 2018, Borelli explains how he could have benefited from seeing a queer character like Levi on TV as a young person. Borelli also expressed his appreciation for the opportunities that “Grey’s Anatomy” has afforded him, including the ability to shadow episode directors in hopes of helming an episode himself.
While discussing his daily routines, Borelli revealed his signature scent of Irish Spring body wash and Paul Mitchell curl paste. He also shared his go-to drink order, a Moscow Mule or whiskey on the rocks, and his favorite recipes to cook which include chicken with bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, and meatloaf.
Borelli’s ultimate comfort show is “Survivor”, which he has already completed two full binges of all 43 seasons. His love for the show extends to his desire to compete on it, as he believes he could use his knowledge and strategy to win the game.
When it comes to his perfect date night, Borelli prefers a hike and a visit to a local German beer garden. His favorite vacation spots include The Bahamas, where he went frequently as a child, and Japan, where he traveled with his brother on a standby flight.
Borelli also shared the most romantic thing that was done for him: his boyfriend painted a partner for his own painting creation of a green monster named Fred, and the two now hang side by side in their bedroom.
Overall, Borelli’s Q&A session with POPSUGAR Crush provides fans with a glimpse into his personal life, from his favorite scents to his dream of competing on “Survivor”.
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