The Oscar-nominated actor who formerly went by the name Ellen Page has announced that he is transgender and will go by the name Elliot, writing how "remarkable" it feels to be his "authentic self".
The Juno and Umbrella Academy star posted a heartfelt message on social media on Wednesday morning, saying he felt "lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life".
Ellen Page announced that he will now go by the name Elliot.Credit:AP
"I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey. I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self," Page wrote.
Page, 33, will now use the pronouns "he" and "they".
The Canadian-born Page earned widespread acclaim for the 2007 comedy-drama Juno, which chronicles a teenager's unplanned pregnancy. The performance earned Page nominations at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the BAFTA Awards.
His other prominent film credits include roles in Christopher Nolan's Inception, multiple X-Men movies and the 2017 remake of Flatliners. He presently stars on the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy.
Page, who has long been a prominent supporter of LGBTQ rights, married professional dancer and choreographer Emma Portner in 2018.
In his announcement, Page also asked for patience, saying his joy was real but was also "very fragile".
"The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared. I'm scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the 'jokes' and of violence," Page said.
"To be clear, I am not trying to dampen a moment that is joyous and one that I celebrate, but I want to address the full picture."
Page said he had been inspired by the transgender community and thanked them for "ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place".
"I love that I am trans," Page wrote. "And I love that I am queer. 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. 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."
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