Elliot Page’s wife praises him for popping out as trans: His ‘existence is a gift’
Emma Portner, the wife of Elliot Page, is celebrating a accomplice whose “existence is a gift” after Page came out as transgender.
Portner wrote a heartwarming message on Instagram Tuesday after the Oscar-nominated performer wrote a lengthy put up on Instagram and Twitter announcing, “Hi there traffic, I need to section with you that I’m trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.”
“I’m so happy with @elliotpage,” Portner wrote. “Trans, unfamiliar and non-binary folks are a gift to this world. I also put a query to for persistence & privacy but that you simply join me in the fervent reinforce of trans lifestyles on daily foundation. Elliot’s existence is a gift in and of itself. Shine on candy E. Love you so worthy.”
Portner, a dancer who married Page in 2018, also commented, “Love you so worthy elliot,” on Page’s customary Instagram put up.
Page stars in the Netflix hit “The Umbrella Academy” and as well earned an Oscar nomination for his feature in the 2007 movie “Juno.” He expressed his joy in making his announcement on Tuesday.
“I in actuality feel overwhelming gratitude for the excellent of us which maintain supported me along this breeze,” he wrote. “I will be capable of’t begin to proper how outstanding it feels to at closing take care of who I’m sufficient to pursue my reliable self. I’ve been and not using a raze in sight inspired by so many in the trans community. Thanks on your courage, your generosity and forever working to glean this world a extra inclusive and compassionate enviornment. I will provide no subject reinforce I will be capable of and continue to try for a extra loving and equal society.”
Page’s announcement also introduced on an outpouring of reinforce from celebrities and followers.
Elliot Page’s words listed below are so handsome and so eloquent, and he is reminding me that we are in a position to all be courageous and overjoyed, even when things are scary. And this twelve months significantly, that reminder is the form of GIFT. Sending them take care of/reward/gratitude/successfully-needs and so forth and so forth and so forth and so forth ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/BX6DRXHzmz
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 1, 2020
“Elliot Page’s words listed below are so handsome and so eloquent, and he is reminding me that we are in a position to all be courageous and overjoyed, even when things are scary,” actor Anna Kendrick tweeted. “And this twelve months significantly, that reminder is the form of GIFT. Sending them take care of/reward/gratitude/successfully-needs and so forth and so forth and so forth and so forth.”
“I have been keen on Elliot’s for a truly lengthy time and am furious to glance him continue his nice work in the years to come all all over again,” comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani tweeted.
Elliot, I in actuality esteem you, so worthy, I’m happy with you, and admire you. Please retain being a beacon of courage, compassion, and energy for all of us. 🙏❤️🙏 https://t.co/iw4wBahA1C
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 1, 2020
“Elliot, I in actuality esteem you, so worthy, I’m happy with you, and admire you,” director James Gunn tweeted. “Please retain being a beacon of courage, compassion, and energy for all of us.”
“Elliot options! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤” singer Miley Cyrus commented on Instagram.
“I in actuality esteem you Elliot!!!!” actor Marin Eire also wrote.