Elliot Page: The star from "Juno" is transgender

Elliot Page
The star from "Juno" is transgender

Elliot Page became known many years ago with the drama comedy "Juno".

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He became known for "Juno" and as Ellen Page. Now the star has revealed via Instagram that she is transgender and is called Elliot.

With a long text on Instagram and Twitter, Elliot Page (33), who made a career as Ellen Page with films like "Juno" and "Hard Candy", announced that he was transgender. Among other things, Page writes: "Hi friends, I want to tell you that I am transgender, my pronouns are he / they and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be able to write this and be here and in this place in mine Life to have arrived. "

The Canadian star thanks him for the support he has received from so many people "on this trip". "I can't tell you how wonderful it feels to finally be able to love who I am. The trans community has inspired him very much, Page wants to continue doing everything for a" loving and equal society ".

At the same time, he asks for patience: "My joy is real, but also very fragile. The truth is: Although I feel extremely happy right now and know how many privileges I enjoy, I am also afraid. Fear of intrusiveness, hatred, 'Jokes' and violence. " In 2020 alone, at least 40 transsexuals were murdered, Page continues. Addressed to politicians who take no or only inadequate measures against it, Page writes: "There is blood on your hands."

Among the numerous encouraging comments there is also singer Miley Cyrus (28). She wrote in a nutshell, accompanied by a whole bunch of heart emojis: "Elliot can do it!"

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