What Happened to Elliot Page?

Elliot Page, born February 21, 1987, established himself as a respected actor early in his career. He gained international recognition for his starring role in the 2007 film "Juno," which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Other notable early roles included "Hard Candy" (2005), "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006), and Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed "Inception" (2010).

Page first publicly came out as gay in 2014 during a speech at a Human Rights Campaign conference, becoming a visible LGBTQ+ figure. In December 2020, Page made a widely celebrated announcement on social media, coming out as a transgender man and changing his name to Elliot. He specified his pronouns as he/him and they/them, expressing profound gratitude for the support he received. This decision was partly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of anti-transgender rhetoric. His transition was a watershed moment for the trans community in Hollywood, leading to him becoming the first openly trans man to appear on the cover of Time magazine in March 2021.

Following his coming out, Page's character in the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy," Vanya Hargreeves, also transitioned to Viktor Hargreeves in the show's third season, a development that Page described as deeply meaningful and validating. He continued his advocacy for trans rights, speaking openly about the life-changing and life-saving impact of gender-affirming care, such as top surgery. In June 2023, Page released his highly anticipated memoir, "Pageboy," which debuted atop The New York Times Best Seller list for Nonfiction. The book delves into his journey of self-discovery, experiences in Hollywood, and his path to embracing his authentic self.

Page's career has continued to thrive with diverse projects. In 2023, he co-wrote and starred in the drama "Close to You," portraying a trans man visiting his family for the first time since transitioning. The final season of "The Umbrella Academy" premiered in August 2024. In January 2025, it was announced that Page's production company acquired the rights to the video game "Beyond: Two Souls" for a television adaptation, and he would reunite with Christopher Nolan for the epic film "The Odyssey." "The Odyssey," in which Page plays Sinon, premiered in July 2026, marking his first feature film role since 2023 and his first collaboration with Nolan in 16 years. Page expressed that working with Nolan again, now as his authentic self, was a much richer and more enjoyable experience.

Beyond acting, Page narrated and co-executive produced the 2026 nature documentary "Second Nature," which explores gender and sexuality diversity in the animal kingdom, aiming to challenge narrow societal expectations. In January 2026, he joined an ACLU public awareness campaign, "More Than a Game," to support trans youth in sports. Page's increased visibility has also brought renewed online scrutiny and anti-trans backlash, particularly around his recent projects, which he and his supporters have actively pushed back against. In his personal life, after divorcing Emma Portner in 2021, Page made his relationship with comedian Julia Shiplett public in June 2025, with the couple making several red carpet appearances in 2025 and 2026. He has also undergone a significant physical transformation, including boxing training, for upcoming roles such as an adaptation of Thomas Page McBee's novel "Man Alive."