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PageboyBy Elliot Page

In a Nutshell

Actor Elliot Page shares his story of navigating fame, coming out as queer and transgender, and how embracing his authenticity has helped him live with more purpose and fulfillment.

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Coming out as queer was a wholly different experience from coming out as trans, and who I am evolved as I freed myself from the expectations of others.

Elliot Page

Introduction

What is it like for a well-known actor to come out as trans?

Elliot Page is a Canadian actor who gained international recognition for his roles in films such as Juno and Inception. He now stars in Netflix's The Umbrella Academy.

In addition to his successful acting career, Page is known for his activism on LGBTQIA+ issues. Page came out as gay in 2014 and as transgender in 2020.

In his memoir Pageboy, Page provides an in-depth look at his life and career, highlighting the challenges of being queer and trans in the spotlight.

The non-linear narration of Page's story demonstrates how accepting his queer and trans identities has been an ongoing process that has involved many setbacks and breakthroughs.

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