Published 10:08 IST, December 2nd 2020

Ellen Page of 'Umbrella Academy' comes out as transgender, says 'My name is Elliot'

Elliot Page, who rose to fame as the lead in teen pregnancy comedy 'Juno' as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender. The actor shared a note for the same

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Oscar-minated star Ellen P recently came out as trans. He was formerly dressed as Ellen P. Ju star shared a big heartfelt te talking about his happiness and insecurities after he came out. Taking to his social media handles, he mentioned that he wanted to share that he is trans and his name is Elliot.

He continued: “I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. I feel overwhelming gratitude for 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 eugh to pursue my auntic self. I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in trans community. Thank you for your cour, 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”.

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Talking about his insecurities, Ellen P said that he is scared of all ‘attacks, jokes and violence’. He mentioned that discrimination and ill-behaviour towards trans people have been increasing every day. Elliot P dressed political leers who work to criminalise trans health care and deny ir right to exist and said that y have ‘blood on ir hands’. He ded that y have unleashed a fury of vile and demeaning r that lands on shoulders of trans community, a community in which 40% of trans ults report attempting suicide. Taking a firm stand, Elliot P said “Eugh is Eugh”, he ded that people like se are just hurting or people and trans community wouldn’t be silent in face of ir attacks.

P concluded: “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. And more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, more I dream, more my heart grows and more I thrive. To all trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse, and threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do everything I can to change this world for better.”

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Elliot P received a lot of beautiful wishes in comment section. Several users showered love and asked him to stay strong. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Ruby Rose, Kate Mara and many ors sent him wishes on his special day. Elliot recently starred in Netflix's Umbrella Acemy. actor also received love from makers as y congratulated him through official social media handle of show. Take a look. 

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10:08 IST, December 2nd 2020