Meraj Hashmi
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1. Real Name and Identity
Elliot Page was born on February 21, 1987, in Halifax, Canada. Initially known as Ellen Page, Elliot publicly came out as transgender in December 2020 and adopted his new name.
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2. Oscar Nomination
Elliot gained worldwide fame for the 2007 film “Juno”. He became the fourth youngest actor to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for this role.
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3. Child Actor Debut
At the age of 10, Elliot began his acting career with the television series “Pit Pony”.
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4. Coming Out as Transgender
In December 2020, Elliot revealed his transgender identity through an Instagram post. This announcement received mixed reactions, including trolling and negative comments on social media.
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5. Documentary Producer
Elliot co-produced the documentary “There's Something in the Water”, which highlights environmental racism in Canada.
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6. Star of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy
Elliot played the role of Viktor Hargreeves in the popular web series “The Umbrella Academy” from 2019 to 2024.
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7. Cannes Film Festival Award
Elliot received a special award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in the movie “The Tracey Fragments”.
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8. Active LGBTQ+ Advocate
Elliot is a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has delivered impactful speeches on various platforms.
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9. First Transgender Star on TIME Cover
In March 2021, Elliot became the first transgender actor to be featured solo on the cover of TIME magazine.
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10. Memoir Publication
In June 2023, Elliot published his autobiography, Pageboy, sharing insights into his life, struggles, and experiences.
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11. Acting in Video Games
Elliot starred as Jodie Holmes in the 2013 video game Beyond: Two Souls, earning several award nominations for his performance.
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12. Major Awards and Nominations
Elliot has been nominated for an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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13. Personal Life
Elliot married dancer Emma Portner in 2018, but the couple divorced in 2021.
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14. Canadian Pride
The Canadian government honored Elliot Page for his contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.