Elliot Page has received an outpouring of support as he proudly showed off his six-pack and top scars in an empowering selfie.
The 34-year-old Umbrella Academy star took to Instagram on Sunday (November 28) to share the shirtless selfie, jokingly captioning the post to his 5.6 million followers: "Oh good my new phone works."
In the snap, Page can be seen proudly showcasing his rippling abs, as well as his scars from his top surgery.
In less than 24 hours, the post has already amassed over 1.6 million likes and more than 20,000 comments from people showering the actor with praise.
"Looking awesome and clearly more comfortable in your skin. So happy for you," one supportive fan commented.
A second added: "Elliot Page thirst trap! I am here for it! You are embodying your confidence and I love it!"
A third Instagram user wrote: "You look incredible! Happy almost one year of coming out!"
"THIRST TRAP MODE ACTIVATED", joked a fourth.
It has been almost a year since Page came out as trans to his fans via a heartfelt post on Instagram, in which he wrote: "Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot."
Page continued: "I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life."
"I will offer whatever support I can and continue to strive for a more loving and equal society," he added.
Back in March, Page spoke about the significance of top surgery for him. (Of course, not all trans people feel they need to undergo top surgery. On the other hand, many trans people also struggle to afford the procedure.)
Page told Time Magazine that his top surgery was "not only life-changing but lifesaving."
The actor emphasized how puberty was "total hell" for him, and that he wasted so much energy being uncomfortable in his body at the time. However, following the surgery, he says he was able to recognize himself when he looks in the mirror and is once again full of energy.
