Following the release of Elliot Page’s memoir PageBoy, the actor reveals why now was the right time to share his story with the world and elaborates on the chapters where he talks about his childhood and his mother, who grew to support his identity.
When ET Canada’s Dallas Dixon asked Page about his decision to release the book now, he replied: “Gosh. I mean, I suppose as a trans person that does have this platform, it felt like I, you know, should quite frankly, take the opportunity.
I know that books, people sharing their stories has drastically helped me and had a profound impact on my life or, you know, helped me, especially as I was first coming out as trans and early transition, still early transition.
But you know what I mean?” READ MORE: Elliot Page Hasn’t Heard From The ‘Famous A**hole’ Who Threatened To ‘F**k’ Him To ‘Make You Realize You Aren’t Gay’ The “Umbrella Academy” star “felt like potentially sharing [his] story could maybe connect with people or allow other people to feel a comfort or more [seen].” As for how Page, 36, feels when he sees himself today, the actor said: “Like I actually never thought possible. “You know, in the past, I really did struggle to wrap my head around what a future was going to look like.
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