George Pimentel/Getty Images for TINEPARK And I'm standing here today, with all of you, on the other side of all that pain.'Įllen DeGeneres has hosted her own syndicated talk show since 2003. My spirit suffered, my mental health suffered and my relationships suffered. 'I suffered for years because I was scared to be out. 'I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission,' the actor said. Page, who is married to dancer Emma Portner, previously came out as gay during a 2014 speech at Time to Thrive, a conference to promote the welfare of LGBTQ youth in Las Vegas. 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.' In the letter, Page denounced politicians 'who work to criminalize trans health care and deny our right to exist,' and 'all of those with a massive platform who continue to spew hostility towards the trans community.' I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.' 'I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey. To have arrived at this place in my life,' he wrote.
The 'Umbrella Academy' star, who was nominated for an Academy Award for the 2007 film 'Juno,' clarified his name and pronouns in a letter shared on Twitter. Elliot Page is one of the most outspoken advocates for LGBTQ rights in Hollywood.
