Elliot Page files for divorce from wife

Elliot Page and his wife Emma Portner have announced that they are divorcing after three years of marriage.

"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce following our separation last summer," the Canadian couple said in a statement cited by the BBC.

"We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends."

The couple provided no additional information about their split.

The news comes after Page, 33, announced that he was transgender.

Taking to Instagram, the Juno star wrote: "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 continues: "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."

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."

Elliot later took to Instagram again to thank fans for their support in the wake of the announcement and provide links to transgender charities.

As per the BBC, Portner, 26, said that she has always supported Page's decision to come out as transgender.