Canadian actor and producer Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen has come out as transgender.
In a long heartfelt letter, the Oscar-nominated X-Men star introduced himself as Elliot:
“I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer,” Page wrote, expressing gratitude for supporters in the trans community to help “love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self”, he wrote in partm
“To all 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,” the Juno actor expressed.
Following the announcement, there has been an outpouring of support from celebs including Ellen Degeneres, Hugh Jackman, Miley Cyrus, Anna Kendrick, Mia Farrow among others.
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