Sara Gilbert Realized She Was Gay While Dating Johnny Galeck [VIDEO]

Sara Gilbert confessed that she was she realized  was gay while dating Johnny Galecki, PEOPLE reported Thursday.

Gilbert opened up about her sexuality on Thursday's episode of The Talk where she is a co-host. The 38-year-old is engaged to songwriter Linda Perry. However, in her teens, she was involved with former Roseanne co-star Galecki.

"I want people to know there can still be a struggle with it and that's okay," she said. "It's a process and there can be a part of you that doesn't want to feel different or feel scared."

Gilbert confided that she often felt conflicted after showing affection to Galecki. She began to have feelings of doubt and depression.

"I thought he was super cute and I had a total crush on him," Gilbert said. "And we started dating and he would come over and we would, like, make out, and then I would start to get depressed."

Galecki encouraged Gilbert to be honest with herself when she told him about the feelings she was having. She started to date a woman who was 18 years older than her and in the public eye. Galecki kept her secret as Gilbert worried about remaining quiet about true self and repercussions to her career.

"It was something people could have found out about. Like no one knew at the show for years, and Johnny held the secret the whole time. And I always felt so scared. If it came out, what could happen? Could I lose my career? Will I ever be able to play a straight role again?" she said.

Gilbert also said that she is still close to Galecki. She called him before her revelation to make sure it was alright to share the story.

Watch the video here.