Elliot Page’s journey: 6 things to know about The Umbrella Academy and Juno actor and LGBT activist
Page’s wife Emma Portner, the dancer who’s choreographed for the likes of Justin Bieber, posted a message on Instagram supporting the star, who’s known for roles in the X-Men movies, Inception and Whip It
Known and loved for his roles as the titular lead in cult indie cinema staple Juno, and as Vanya Hargreeves in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, Elliot Page came out as transgender in a post published on various social channels on Wednesday (December 2).
The actor wrote, “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.”
To celebrate Page, we look back on his career milestones and activism that have inspired and uplifted people from all walks of life.
He came out as gay at age 27
In his speech, Page remarked that his “spirit suffered, mental health suffered, and relationships suffered” for years because of his fear of coming out. “I’m here today because I am gay, and because maybe I can make a difference, to help others have an easier and more hopeful time,” he went on to say. “Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility.”
He made his directorial debut with a documentary on climate change
Page directed the 2019 documentary film There‘s Something in the Water with Ian Daniel, who was also Page’s collaborator and co-host in the Vice documentary, Gaycation. The documentary looks at environmental racism in black and indigenous communities in Nova Scotia, Canada.