Elliot Page, Ellen Page's New Name After Becoming Transgender
JAKARTA - Wednesday, December 2 in the morning of Indonesia time, actress Ellen Page announced that she is transgender. Through his Twitter account, he changed his name to Elliot Page.
He uploaded an official statement in which The Umbrella Academy player felt great support from his relatives.
"I feel lucky to be able to write here. Here. At this stage in my life," he said in a statement.
"I also ask for his patience. My happiness is real, but also vulnerable. In fact, although I feel happy and know the privileges I bring, I am also afraid. I am afraid of invasive actions, hatred, 'jokes' and violence," he said, more continue.
Elliot Page also said that violence experienced by transgender people occurs a lot in the United States but he will not be afraid to fight for the rights of his people.
"I am one of them and we will not stand by your attacks. I love that I am trans. And I love that I am a queer."
"To all trans people who face harassment, self-hatred, torture and threats of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do whatever I can to change the world for the better," Page concluded. that.
I've been a fan of Elliot's for a very long time and am excited to see him continue his fantastic work in the years to come. https://t.co/2KAdiCIyi4
- Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) December 1, 2020
Previously, actress Ellen Page was known for her role in the 2007 film Juno. Then she played in the films Inception, X-Men, Freeheld, and many others. Through the series The Umbrella Academy from Netflix, his name has returned to popularity after playing the character Vanya Hargreeves.
In February 2014, he announced he was gay. Now he is transgender and changed his name to Elliot Page.