The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film "Juno" has come out as transgender .
Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, made the announcement in a powerful post on social media.
The Halifax-raised actor stars in the Toronto-shot Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy".
Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans,
my pronouns are he/they
and my name is Elliot, Elliot Page, via Instagram.
I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self, Elliot Page, via Instagram.
I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. 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, Elliot Page, via Instagram.
To all the trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse, and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better.
All transgender people deserve the chance to be ourselves and to be accepted for who we are. We celebrate the remarkable Elliot Page today, Nick Adams, GLAAD’s Director of Transgender Media, via statement.
Page often uses his platform to speak out against injustices and amplify underrepresented voices