Elliot Page Says Wearing A Suit At The Oscars Is One Way ‘Trans Joy’ Has Manifested In His Life

In 2020, Elliot Page announced to his fans that he is trans, and his pronouns are he/they.

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Page is now very open about his freedom since coming out and his trans joy.

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Page was part of an Instagram Live interview with Raquel Willis and Chase Strangio.

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They discussed the elevation of trans joy and combating media misinformation about trans people.

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Page acknowledged that he had resources that are inaccessible for many trans people.

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He said his access allowed him to tap into trans joy, such as wearing a suit to the Oscars.

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Page also spoke about the string of anti-trans bills that have sprung up across the United States.

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He said media misinformation has made it difficult for society to understand trans people.

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In February, Page openly denounced the Texas declaration that trans youth medical care is child abuse.

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