A host of celebrities have taken to social media to tweet their support for Juno star Elliot Page, after the actor revealed he is transgender in a heartwarming Instagram post.
Yesterday (December 1), the 33-year-old X-Men and Juno star took to Instagram to announce to his 3.8 million followers that he is transgender, opting to use the pronouns he/they, along with the name Elliot.
Page's heartwarming post not only highlighted his pride in being a trans individual, but the Oscar-nominee also stated that he is "scared" of the "invasiveness, the hate, the 'jokes' and violence" that he now faces, with Page asking for privacy at this time.
Since sharing the emotional post, a number of celebrities have spoken out in support of Elliot, praising his strength to publicly identify as his true self.
Actress and Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick wrote alongside Page's original post: "Elliot Page's words here are so beautiful and so eloquent, and he is reminding me that we can all be brave and joyful, even when things are scary. And this year especially, that reminder is such a GIFT.
"Sending them love/praise/gratitude/well-wishes etc etc etc etc."
And replying to Page's original post, actress Mia Farrow wrote: "Wishing you every blessing and happiness as you begin your new adventure dear Elliot!! How great!"
Avengers star Mark Ruffalo also tweeted his support for the actor, writing: "[Congratulations], Elliot, in committing to the full expression of your self and being so open and candid about it.
"You have made this world a more tolerant and loving place with your commitment, courage, and vulnerability. We are lucky to have public figures like you."
And Ellen DeGeneres tweeted her support to Elliot, writing: "Sending love to my friend, @TheElliotPage. You inspire me with your strength, courage and honesty."
Page's X-Men co-star, Patrick Stewart, also replied to the post, writing: "@TheElliotPage, I am proud to be your friend."
"So proud of and inspired by you, Friend," tweeted actress and comedian Sarah Silverman.
And actress Olivia Muss simply tweeted: "I [heart] you, Elliot."
And the tweets just kept coming:
In his original coming out post, Page started by writing: "Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.
"I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life."
The heartwarming post continued: "I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.
"I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, 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."
Asking his fanbase for "patience", Elliot then stated: "My joy is real, but it is also fragile."
Addressing the adversity and violence trans people face, Page wrote: "The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared.
"I’m scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the ‘jokes’ and of violence. To be clear, I am not trying to dampen a moment that is joyous and one that I celebrate, but I want to address the full picture."
Page then detailed how 40 trans people have been murdered this year in the US alone, calling out those "political leaders who work to criminalize trans health care and deny our right to exist," along with "those with a massive platform who continue to spew hostility towards the trans community".
Page added: "You have blood on your hands.
Continuing, Page wrote:
"You unleash a fury of vile and demeaning rage that lands on the shoulders of the trans community, a community in which 40% of trans adults report attempting suicide.
"Enough is enough.
"You aren’t being canceled, you are hurting people. I am one of those people and we don’t be silent in the face of your attacks."
Concluding his emotional post, Page stated: "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.
"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."