Ellen Page is Elliot. The stars of “Juno” and “Umbrella Academy” transgender | Transgender

Hollywood star nominated for an Oscar for her work in the film Juno and previously known as Ellen Page announced this Tuesday that she was transgender. In a post on Twitter and Instagram, Elliot Page explains that he wants to stop being known as Ellen Page – name with which she was registered at birth.

“I want to share who I am with you trans, my pronouns are he / they and my name is Elliot ”, began writing Page, age 33. “You can’t begin to express how amazing it is to feel that I love myself enough to pursue my true self,” admits the actor. “I feel lucky to write this. For being here. For getting to this point in my life.”

Like Ellen Page, the Canadian actor and producer has been known in several critically acclaimed films and series ever since Juno, An origem, X-Men and, more recently, Umbrella Academy. Page made his directorial debut last year with the documentary There is something in the water on the impact of pollution in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2018 he married professional dancer and choreographer Emma Portner.

In 2014, he declared himself homosexual during a human rights conference in Las Vegas, United States. “I have suffered for years from fear,” he said at the time. “My spirit has suffered, my mental health and my relationships have suffered.”

Now, Page asks fans for patience and admits he expects less comprehensive reactions to the news. “My joy is real, but it’s also fragile,” he acknowledges. “I’m afraid of invasion, hatred, jokes and violence.” However, Elliot Page says he will not give up fighting for another reality: “For all people trans who face abuse, self-hatred and the daily threat of violence: I see you, I love you and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better. “