Umbrella Academy star Elliott Page comes out as trans

Actor Elliott Page, best known for his roles in the Netflix cult hit "Umbrella Academy" (open in new tab) and the feature films "Juno" and "Inception," has come out as transgender. He confirmed that from now on he will use the pronoun he/they in the name Elliot.

Paige made this announcement in a moving open letter shared with his followers on Twitter and Instagram, expressing his joy at being able to share his identity with the world and asking for patience and respect as he moves into this new chapter.

"I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. That I have arrived at this place in my life. I am filled with gratitude for all the wonderful people who have supported me along this journey." I can't express how wonderful it is that I have finally been able to love myself enough to pursue my authentic self. I have been endlessly inspired by so many people in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, generosity, and constant efforts to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. I will continue to offer all the support I can and work for a more loving and equal society."

He also took the opportunity to shed light on many important issues that LGBTQ+ people continue to face, including the disproportionate violence experienced by Black and Latino trans women and the continued vilification of trans people by many politicians. Joining the ranks of the few public figures who have come out as transgender, Page has vowed to use her platform to advocate for the most marginalized people in her community.

Page was previously one of Hollywood's most famous openly gay working actors, having played queer characters in several projects, including "The Umbrella Academy" (opens in new tab) and "Days of Mercy." He has also been a vocal campaigner for the LGBTQ+ community for several years. His VICE docu-series Gaycation explores various queer communities and subcultures around the world and continues to use his fame to raise awareness about issues such as conversion therapy and speak out against homophobic and transphobic rhetoric in the media

He has been a member of the "Queer Community" for more than 30 years.