Elliot Page

The actor also said that he hopes the people who make nasty comments about his transition can “embrace” the fact that his life has been “drastically” ...

“Elliot and I had a long conversation about when and how Viktor may have come to discover his gender identity, and in what ways he might embody that identity in Season 3.” “It’s improved my life drastically, and I hope people who do have an issue with me can try and hear that and embrace that on some level.” However, Blackman was “passionate” about including Elliot’s real-life transition in the show. “So, to me, it’d be so special for us all to be able to connect and talk about how similar we are in all of our journeys.” I think it’s made me better in so many facets; as a person, as a friend, in relationships.” “In my early to mid-20s, I didn’t know how to tell people how unwell I was. That’s what I’m focusing on and embracing,” Elliot told the host. "When Juno was at the height of its popularity, during awards-season time, I was closeted, dressed in heels and the whole look," he wrote. And then all the Juno press, all the photo shoots — Michael Cera was in slacks and sneakers,” he went on. But that’s mixed with: I wish people would understand that that shit literally did almost kill me.” I would ask my mom if I could be someday.” To have arrived at this place in my life.”

The 35-year-old Oscar nominee appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers Tuesday to discuss the new season of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy. Page's character ...

As a person, as a friend, relationships." The actor added, "To me, it'd be so special for us to all be able to connect and talk about how similar we are in all of our journeys." "I feel a way that I really never thought possible for a long, long time," he added.

Elliot Page said the showrunner of 'Umbrella Academy' was 'excited' to make his character, Viktor Hargreeves, trans after he came out in real life.

“That’s obviously a big component and part of my life and a beautiful thing to experience now,” Page said. [Transitioning has] improved my life drastically, and I hope maybe people who do have an issue with me could maybe try and hear that or embrace that on some level.” Since issuing a powerful statement about their transition in December 2020, Page has been showered with love and support from friends and colleagues, as well as the larger trans community. "[McBee’s] book and his work in general are so much about masculinity and what it means and exploring that,” Page said. Additionally, the show tapped journalist and author Thomas Page McBee — the first trans man to box at New York City’s Madison Square Garden — to consult on Viktor’s character arc. “It’s so unfortunate because it’s like, we’re all on the same team here.