‘Homosexuality didn’t exist’: Elliot Page’s family rejected his queer exploration
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Homosexuality didn’t exist’: Elliot Page’s family rejected his queer exploration

LA Times  

Elliot Page began exploring his gender as a child, but his family shut him down: “Homosexuality didn’t exist.” Elliot Page always struggled knowing he was different. And his mother told him that “homosexuality didn’t exist.” As a teen, he shaved his head for an acting role, which spurred his grandmother to ask Page’s father what he would do if his daughter were a “dyke.” Entertainment & Arts The survival of Elliot Page In his new memoir, ‘Pageboy,’ the most famous trans man in the world recounts the dark night of the soul — at home, in Hollywood — that led him here. “I’m such a rare example of what it means to be trans,” Page told Kaufman. I don’t know if I see it.’ But I also just have this amount of privilege that so many trans people do not get.” To read more about the journey and survival of the “Juno” and “Umbrella Academy” star, read Kaufman’s full Elliott Page profile.

History of this topic

Elliot Page: ‘My queerness is what made Juno extra special’
3 months, 3 weeks ago
In a climate rife with hate, Elliot Page says 'the time felt right' to tell his story
1 year, 6 months ago
The survival of Elliot Page
1 year, 6 months ago
Elliot Page accuses big-name actor of hurling homophobic threats
1 year, 6 months ago
Elliot Page Says Life Has 'Drastically' Improved Since Coming Out As Trans
2 years, 6 months ago
Elliot Page is ‘proud’ and ‘excited’ to debut trans character on ‘Umbrella Academy’
2 years, 6 months ago
Elliot Page blasts 'horrible backlash toward trans people', says laws will cause 'death of children'
3 years, 7 months ago
Elliot Page Becomes First Trans Man to Star on Time Magazine Cover, Says 'I Wanted to be a Boy'
3 years, 9 months ago
Elliot Page Covers Time Magazine, Opens Up About Coming Out As Transgender
3 years, 9 months ago
No, Elliot Page Is Not “Abandoning” Lesbians
54 years, 11 months ago
Apurva Asrani bats for Elliot Page, fends off trolls and says ‘It’s none of our business what he identifies as’
4 years ago
Elliot Page congratulated for coming out as trans
4 years ago
Elliot Page, Formerly Known as Ellen Page, Comes Out As Transgender and Internet Can't Stop Their Love
4 years ago
‘All my love, Elliot': Actor Page comes out as transgender
4 years ago
‘Umbrella Academy’ star Elliot Page announces he is transgender in powerful statement
4 years ago
‘All my love, Elliot’: Juno actor Page comes out as transgender
4 years ago

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