Elliot Page is a Halifax-born actor, director, and activist. He is now the second transgender person to grace the cover of the publication, The News Times. He is best known for appearing in movies and TV series like Juno (2007), Inception (2010), Family Guy (2012), The East (2013), Tiny Detectives (2014), and The Umbrella Academy (2019-2020). He has an emotional journey of being transgender and has always supported LGBTQ rights and equality.
First Trans Man To Feature On Cover Magazine
Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page has become the first transgender man to star on the front cover of Time Magazine.
He has been nominated for various awards for Oscar-winning 2007 independent film Juno, where he played a leading role in The Umbrella Academy.
Page followed in the footsteps of actor Laverne Cox, who became the first trans woman to appear on the cover of Time under the headline The Transgender Tipping Point in 2014.
Since 2014, transgender rights came into the focus of a fierce debate in the United States and worldwide. President Donald Trump announced a ban on trans personnel joining the U.S. military. Over the past 12 months, dozens of U.S. states have proposed bills to ban trans women and girls from competing in women’s sports. But Joe Biden overturned the rule by his successor. Biden’s pushed for greater LGBT+ inclusion.
In December 2020, Elliot announced himself as transgender. He expressed that he felt remarkable and loved to be transgender. He pursued his authentic self.
After an emotional journey and the fight for LGBTQ equality, he has been on the first cover of Time magazine in16 March 2021.
The Time magazine has shared the picture of Elliot in the official Instagram page captioning;
"I'm fully who I am," says actor @elliotpage. In his first interview since disclosing that he is transgender, Page tells TIME that understanding himself in all the specifics remains a work in progress. Fathoming one’s gender, an identity innate and performed, personal and social, fixed and evolving, is complicated enough without being under a spotlight that never seems to turn off, writes Katy Steinmetz. But having arrived at a critical juncture, Page feels a deep sense of responsibility to share his truth. “Extremely influential people are spreading these myths and damaging rhetoric—every day you’re seeing our existence debated,” Page says. “Transgender people are so very real.”
He has shared his cover photo from Time magazine on Twitter and tweeted that;
''With deep respect for those who came before me, gratitude for those who have supported me & great concern for the generation of trans youth we must all protect, please join me and decry anti-trans legislation, hate & discrimination in all its forms.''
Page told Time that he had long felt a disconnect between how the world saw him and how he felt himself. He has never recognized himself. He could not even look at his photo for a long time. He also talked about undergoing surgery to complete his transformation and the struggle for transgender equality.
Before And After Coming Out As A Transgender
Elliot was also known as Ellen before her transformation and announcement of being transgender.
Ellen has always wanted to be a boy since his childhood. He became a professional actor at the age of ten. He has featured in many movies and TV series at the time of his career. He had starred in filming career from the movie Pit Pony in 1997.
He has also appeared in TV series like Pit Pony (1999-2000), Trailer Park Boys (2002), Marion Bridge (2002), Touch & Go (2003), Wilby Wonderful (2004), Mouth To Mouth (2005), Juno (2007), Whip It (2009), Inception (2010), Family Guy (2012), The East (2013), Tiny Detectives (2014) and Freeheld (2015).
Window Horses (2016), The Cured (2017), Tales of The City (2019), and The Umbrella Academy (2019-2020) are also the movies and TV series featured by Elliot.
Ellen Page felt in his body before coming out as transgender. He always wanted to be a boy but never could express that to anyone.
Elliot Page before and after transformation (©:GlamourBiz.com)
He came out as gay in 2014, but her struggle with his personal gender identity never left. He has fought for LGBTQ equality.
After struggling so much about his gender during the COVID pandemic, Elliot announced through an Instagram post in 2020 saying that he is transgender. He thanked fans and the transgender community for supporting and giving him the courage to come out as transgender, and he changed his name from Ellen to Elliot.
Transgender figures in the industry like Janet Mock and Laverne Cox, who found success in their careers and stayed true to themselves, have inspired Elliot to express himself as transgender.
He went through a top surgery in Toronto, which he felt was not only life-changing but lifesaving. He felt the massive difference after surgery. He found himself completely transformed in the mirror.
He felt so lucky to become transgender, looking forward to his future as an actor. Ha has more excitement to act and has shared that he is so happy being himself.
After being transgender, Elliot will appear in Naya Legend of The Golden Dolphin, Robodog, and ARK, The Animated Series, in 2022.
Who Is Elliot Page? Bio, Age
Elliot Page was born on 21 February 1987 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was born to parents Martha Philpotts and Dennis Page. His mother, Martha, is a teacher, whereas his father, Denis, is a graphic designer.
He has attended the Neptune Theater School.
Relationship Between Emma Portner And Elliot Page
Elliot Page and Emma Portner got married in 2017.
Emma is a professional dancer and choreographer. The couple first met on Instagram in 2017. Page first noticed Portner when she posted a dance video on Instagram to a song by Sylvan Esso.
After seeing her dance video, Page thought that Emma is so talented and cool. Emma noticed Page age the age of 12 while she was watching one of the films of Page.
The couple has collaborated on a dance video for the first time. In the video, Page sang an acoustic cover of the pop song, and Portner performed a live dance improvisation to Britney Spears, Lucky.
In August 2017, The couple posted a video they worked on together in a movement film where they featured dancing to the song Slack Jaw by Sylvan Esso.
The couple appeared together publicly on 27 September 2017 in the premiere of their first movie Flatliners.
The couple tied the marriage knot in a secret ceremony in 2017. They announced marriage news through a photo of their wedding rings on Instagram in January 2018.
In an interview with Insider, Emma said that;
"Elliot helps me to think a lot more about the intention behind specific movements. I'm much softer now and able to express intimacy more genuinely in my art. He and I have an indefatigable connection and this undying desire to be near each other. It cannot ever be perfect, but we really respect each other. Love can't flow without respect. Elliot is the best, and I still cry every time we part ways for work. I probably will forever, and I'm OK with that."
On 22 February 2019, Page called his wedding night the most magical night of his life. He told Net-A-Porter that, He is so in love with Emma. He loved being married. He is the person who used to talk with people and end up telling them about his wife and made them look at their Instagram.
When Page publicly came out as transgender in 2020, Portner showed her pride for him online. She said that,
''I am so proud of @elliotpage. Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world. I also ask for patience & privacy but that you join me in the fervent support of trans life every single day. Elliot's existence is a gift in and of itself. Shine on sweet E. Love you so much."
After being together for 3 years, Page filed for divorce in Manhattan Supreme Courton on 26 January 2021. Elliot shared a statement with People that;
"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce following our separation last summer. We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends."
They have not revealed any information about their relationship after divorce.