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Juno actor Elliot Page comes out as transgender

Juno actor Elliot Page comes out as transgender

In the Instagram post, Page said he would use he/they pronouns.
02 Dec, 2020

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.

“I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self,” Page wrote on Instagram. “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer.”

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Page, 33, was nominated for an Academy Award for playing a pregnant teenager in 2007 film Juno and starred in other movies including 2010 sci-fi thriller Inception. The actor currently appears in Netflix superhero series Umbrella Academy.

In the Instagram post, Page said he would use he/they pronouns.

“The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared,” Page said. “I’m scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the ‘jokes,’ and of violence.”

“To all the 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,” he added.

Page received messages of support on social media.

“You are so loved and admired,” actress Lena Dunham wrote.

“So proud of our superhero! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT! Can’t wait to see you return in season 3!” said a tweet from Netflix.

Comments

Uzair Dec 02, 2020 10:22am
One wonders if transgenderism is sexist. On one hand we promote the idea that gender doesn't dictate what you can and can't do, whereas transgenderism would seem to appropriate gender specific ideas,
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Imtiaz Ali Khan Dec 02, 2020 10:49am
We are all beautiful humans no matter what our sexual orientation is. It's the kindness in heart with honesty for fellow living beings which matters the most. #Kashmir #Palestine #LGBT #JEWISHMUSLIMSBROTHERS
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AM Dec 02, 2020 11:33am
@Uzair You are mixing up two different concepts. Genders (including non-binary) concepts themselves are perfectly fine to have. Judging some one and some one's capability based on their gender is wrong.
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Chrís Dăn Dec 02, 2020 11:41am
It is always great to come to terms with oneself.
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Rubina Aleem Dec 02, 2020 11:50am
Transgender are in a way responsible for the rife behavior of society towards them. clapping requires two palms. They should act and show themselves as sober and graceful beings instead of taking it for granted to act bohemian because they are transgender.
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Usman Aslam Dec 02, 2020 12:06pm
Why is this news?
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Ishant Dec 02, 2020 06:38pm
Gender is defined in three ways. Gender by birth, gender by appearance and gender by feelings. Gender that you feel to be what really matters.
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