Elliot Page's Wife Emma Portner Says He's a "Gift" After His Moving Transgender Announcement
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Elliot Page came out as transgender yesterday with a letter posted to his social media pages.
His wife, Emma Portner, shared her joy at Elliot's coming out and called his existence a "gift."
Yesterday was a major day for Juno and Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page—in a moving letter posted to his Twitter and Instagram accounts, he revealed that he is transgender and now chooses to go by "he" and "they" pronouns.
He wrote:
“Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. 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. I’ve been 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.”
After receiving an outpouring from celebrity friends and fans alike, Elliot's wife—New York City-based dance teacher, Emma Portner—took to Instagram to share how proud she is of her man for being his most authentic self. "I am so proud of @elliotpage. Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world. I also ask for patience & privacy but that you join me in the fervent support of trans life every single day. Elliot’s existence is a gift in and of itself. Shine on sweet E. Love you so much," she wrote along with a screenshot of his letter.
Much love to Elliot and Emma in this incredibly special time in their relationship!
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