Elliot Page
Juno star Elliot Page announced on social media yesterday evening that he's transgender.
His fans and celebrity pals alike have been showing their support for the actor online.
Elliot released a statement on his social accounts yesterday.
It read, 'Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.'
'I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life.'
He continued, '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.'
'I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community,' Elliot wrote.
'Thank you for your courage, your generosity and ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place.'
'I will offer whatever support I can and continue to strive for a more loving and equal society.'
The Umbrella Academy star is asking people to be patient with him.
Elliot explained, 'My joy is real, but it is also 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.'
'The statistics are staggering'
'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.'
'The statistics are staggering,' he wrote.
'The discrimination towards trans people is rife, insidious and cruel, resulting in horrific consequences.'
Elliot said, 'In 2020 alone it has been reported that at least 40 transgender people have been murdered, the majority of which were Black and Latinx trans women.'
'To the political leaders who work to criminalize trans healthcare and deny our right to exist and to all of those with a massive platform who continue to spew hostility towards the trans community: you have blood on your hands.'
'...we won’t be silent in the face of your attacks'
He continued, 'You unleash a fury of vile and demeaning rage that lands on the shoulders of the trans community, a community in which 40% of trans adults report attempting suicide.'
'Enough is enough. You aren’t being “cancelled,” you are hurting people.'
'I am one of those people and we won’t be silent in the face of your attacks.'
Elliot began to wrap up, 'I love that I am trans. 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.'
Support
Elliott's fans and celebrity pals have taken to social media to show their support for him.
His wife Emma Portner paid tribute to him on Instagram, I am so proud of Elliot Page.'
'Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world.'
The official Umbrella Academy Instagram wrote, 'so proud of our superhero!! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT!!!'
Ruby Rose simply replied, 'Love love love you x'
And Miley Cyrus wrote, 'Elliot rules!'
We're sending all our love and support to Elliot.
