Read ‘Juno’ star Elliot Page’s letter coming out as trans and messages of support. Actor Elliot Page announced that he is transgender and nonbinary in a personal message shared with fans on Instagram today. ", Page said their pronouns are "he" and "they. “I feel lucky to be writing this. Elliot Page, who currently stars on Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy" and was formerly known as Ellen Page, came out as transgender on Tuesday. Quite frankly, I would be thrilled if it’s every role I ever played again.”, In a statement on Tuesday, Nick Adams, the director of transgender media at GLAAD, said of Page: “He will now be an inspiration to countless trans and nonbinary people. The Alias actress, 48, responded to Page's first post since coming out as … image caption Page was the star of the 2007 film Juno The Oscar-nominated star of Juno has announced that he is transgender, introducing himself as Elliot Page in a social media post. Elliot Page is a Canadian actor and producer known for critically-acclaimed roles in film and television. To all trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better.”, Portner voiced support and love for Page on Instagram. “I love that I am trans. "He will now be an inspiration to countless trans and non-binary people. “Why would I not want to play those roles? "I feel lucky to be writing this. The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared. The 33-year-old star, who is best known for the 2007 film Juno … The Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in “Juno” and Netflix series “Umbrella Academy” revealed the news to … Page wanted to start acting at an early age and attended the Neptune Theater School. On Tuesday, the Oscar-nominated star of movies like "Juno" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" shared with fans that they are transgender and identify as non-binary, a term used to describe a person whose gender identity is neither man nor woman. "I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey. Juno Oscar Nominee Elliot Page Comes Out as Transgender: 'My Joy Is Real, But It Is Also Fragile' this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "To all trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse and the thread of violence every day: I see you, I love you and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better," Page concluded. (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) The Canadian-born Page earned widespread acclaim for the 2007 comedy-drama “Juno,” which … The 33-year-old Juno star shared an Instagram selfie on Sunday that gushed the positive reaction since his big announcement has been “the greatest gift.” My spirit suffered, my mental health suffered and my relationships suffered. Upon the release of Page's letter, GLAAD lent its support to the 33-year-old Page. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive. “I suffered for years because I was scared to be out. ", Page most recently starred in Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy.". Elliot Page. JUNO star Ellen Page revealed that he is transgender and now goes by Elliot Page in a "remarkable" journey. Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, is a 33-year-old Canadian actor who is famous for her role in the 2005 film Hard Candy and Jason Reitman’s Juno in … The 33-year-old known for roles in Juno … It was several Valentine’s Days back when Elliot Page, who got an Oscar nom for Juno and played Kitty Pryde in two X-Men movies, came out as a lesbian at a GLAAD event and brought a stir to our black hearts. 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I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self. All transgender people deserve the chance to be ourselves and to be accepted for who we are. We celebrate the remarkable Elliot Page today. The actor, 33, took to Twitter to post a statement. “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, … “Juno” star Elliot Page has come out as transgender. I'm scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the 'jokes' and of violence.". He first became known for his role in the film and television series Pit Pony (1997–2000), for which he won a Young Artist Award, and for recurring roles in Trailer Park Boys (2002) and ReGenesis (2004). Elliot Page has shared his first selfie since coming out as transgender and thanked fans for their support. “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot,” Page, who as Ellen Page starred in several critically acclaimed films, wrote in a statement that he posted on Twitter and Instagram. All transgender people deserve the chance to be ourselves and to be accepted for who we are. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life," the actor, who was formerly known publicly as Ellen Page, wrote on Instagram. Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page; born February 21, 1987) is a Canadian actor and producer. Elliot Page, who starred in Oscar-winning teen pregnancy comedy “Juno”, has announced he is transgender. people in Hollywood — “There’s just so far to go,” he said — and whether he ever felt typecast. “You would never ask a heterosexual actress that, as being typecast as straight,” Page said. Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated star of “Juno,” announced on Tuesday that he is transgender. “I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self,” Page, who married the choreographer Emma Portner in 2018, went on. And I’m standing here today, with all of you, on the other side of all that pain.”, In September 2019, at the Toronto International Film Festival, Page addressed the progress of L.G.B.T.Q. Elliot Page has announced that he is transgender. Page was raised Buddhist but currently identifies as an atheist. Actor Elliot Page has come out as transgender in a long note shared on his social media. ", In their note, Page said they have been "inspired" by the trans community and thanked them for showing "ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. Key points: Elliot Page starred in the movie Juno and appears in the television show The Umbrella Academy The Oscar-nominated star of "Juno" has come out as transgender, introducing himself as Elliot Page on Tuesday in social media posts that voiced joy at sharing the news -- but also fear over a possible backlash. Elliot Page’s incredible career as he comes out as transgender: From Juno breakthrough to Inception and Umbrella Academy Rishma Dosani Tuesday 1 Dec 2020 11:51 pm “Trans, queer and nonbinary people are a gift to this world,” Portner wrote. On Tuesday, the Oscar-nominated star of movies like "Juno" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" shared with fans that they are transgender and identify as … And today, 33-year-old Elliot Page has come out as trans. Elliot Page, Actor: Juno. The Oscar-nominated actor shared a long letter to fans on Twitter announcing the big news and confirming his new pronouns. Jennifer Garner, Page's Juno costar, gave the actor support after the 33-year-old Oscar nominee shared a selfie of himself while thanking fans for their continued "love and support." Elliot Page was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Martha Philpotts, a teacher, and Dennis Page, a graphic designer. "My joy is real, but it is also fragile. We celebrate the remarkable Elliot Page today.”, Elliot Page, Oscar-Nominated ‘Juno’ Star, Announces He Is Transgender. The star of Juno and The Umbrella Academy had previously been known as Ellen Page before making an announcement that his pronouns are he/they. Elliot Page announces he's transgender 00:30. The Oscar-nominated star of "Juno" and "The Umbrella Academy," formerly known as Ellen Page, on Tuesday said he was a transgender person and had changed his first name to Elliot. Cut to JK Rowling screaming bloody murder somewhere. Canadian actor Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen, says he is transgender. “I am tired of hiding, and I am tired of lying by omission,” he announced at a Human Rights Campaign conference in Las Vegas. Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in "Juno" and Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy," said Tuesday that he is transgender. Shine on sweet E.”, Page came out publicly as gay in 2014. Meet Elliot Page. ", "I also ask for patience," Page wrote. “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot,” Page wrote in a statement that he posted on Tuesday. O scar-nominated actor Elliot Page announced on Tuesday that they are transgender and their pronouns are he/they. ELLIOT Page posted his first picture since the actor came out as trans earlier this month and thanked fans for their love and support. Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated star of “Juno,” announced on Tuesday that he is transgender. Elliot Page announced he's transgender in a powerful post on social media post The star of the Toronto-shot Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy' says his preferred pronouns are he/they TORONTO — The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film “Juno” has come out as transgender. Elliot Page, who rose to fame as the lead in teen pregnancy comedy Juno as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender. Updated 1411 GMT (2211 HKT) December 2, 2020. Jennifer Garner has voiced her love and support for Juno costar Elliot Page.. Page also received recognition for his role in the film Hard Candy (2005), and won the Austin Film Critics Association's Award for Best Actress. Elliot Page, known for his roles in Umbrella Academy and the X-Men series, has announced that he's transgender in what comes as a major win for the non-binary community. To have arrived at this place in my life.”, Page, a 33-year-old Canadian actor and producer, is also known for roles in the movies “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “Inception,” as well as the recent Netflix series “Umbrella Academy.” Page debuted as a director last year with the documentary “There’s Something in the Water.”. And I love that I am queer. Oscar-nominated star of “Juno” and Netflix’ “The Umbrella Academy” Elliot Page, has proudly come out as transgender in a powerful statement to his fans. “My joy is real, but it is also fragile,” Elliot Page wrote in a statement announcing he is transgender. “Elliot’s existence is a gift in and of itself. "Elliot Page has given us fantastic characters on-screen, and has been an outspoken advocate for all LGBTQ people," said Nick Adams, GLAAD's Director of Transgender Media, said in a released statement. To be here. Elliot Page [1] (Halifax, 21 de febrero de 1987), previamente conocido como la actriz Ellen Page, es un actor, productor y activista canadiense.. Comenzó su carrera con papeles en algunos programas de televisión.