Elliot Page says he’s received more job offers in Hollywood since coming out as transgender
Elliot #Elliot
Elliot Page in 2019. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Elliot Page revealed in an interview that he’s gotten more job offers in Hollywood since coming out.
The “Juno” star told Time he anticipated “a lot of support…and a massive amount of hatred.”
But the actor said that it’s actually led to an increase in offers – including “dude roles.”
Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Elliot Page revealed in a recent interview with Time that he’s gotten more offers to act, direct, and produce since coming out as transgender.
The actor also spoke about the difficulties of playing female roles while struggling with his gender identity.
“I just never recognized myself,” Page said of his career before coming out last December. “For a long time, I could not even look at a photo of myself.”
But according to Page – who’s starred in films such as “Juno” and “Inception” – coming out has actually led to more offers than before.
And while some of the offers are “trans-related,” Page said he’s also received plenty of “dude roles.”
The actor, who’s currently playing Vanya on Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” told Time that’s he’s feeling excited about acting again, especially after nearly quitting the industry several times.
“I’m really excited to act, now that I’m fully who I am, in this body,” he said. “No matter the challenges and difficult moments of this, nothing amounts to getting to feel how I feel now.”
Page, who previously came out as gay in 2014, first revealed he was transgender (and used he/him and they/them pronouns) in a heartfelt letter posted to social media back in December.
“I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life,” he wrote in the statement. “I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey. I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.”
Story continues
The actor, who also used the moment to honor the more than 40 trans lives lost to violence in 2020, said that he was “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,” he added.
Following Page’s post, numerous celebrities, including his “X-Men” costar Ian McKellen, voiced their support for the actor.
Read the original article on Insider