Influenced by traditional social beliefs, transgender people are considered by many to be abnormal and suffer more discrimination than homosexuals. However, with the development of society and the progress of people's thinking, especially in foreign countries, transgender people have been more and more tolerated, and the most well-known transgender person is the mainland teacher Jinxing.
Famous Chinese host, dancer, actor, director - Jin Xing
According to statistics, the vast majority of transgender people are men who turn into women, and most of them are ordinary people, which is especially common in Thailand. However, there is a famous film queen abroad who was dissatisfied with her daughter's body, cut off her breasts and became a man, and finally married a wife, her name is Alan Page. If you are not familiar with Alan Paige, it is recommended to watch the classic sci-fi blockbuster "Inception", as the heroine of the partner with Xiao Lizi, Alan Paige's appearance and acting skills are top.
The heroes and heroines of "Inception" are Leonardo DiCaprio (front right) and Alan Paige (front left)
Alan Paige was born on February 21, 1987 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her parents were very traditional, her mother, Martha Filpozzi, a teacher, and her father, Dennis Page, a graphic designer. When Ellen Paige was ten years old, she became a child star and starred in "Pulling Coal Pony" on Canadian television, she could have developed in the direction of acting, but her parents at that time did not have any hope for the daughter of the tomboy character, often reminded her: "An actor is not your life, become an ordinary student, continue to finish school, continue to play football." Alan Paige, who loved acting, was suppressed by his parents with traditional ideas, and then did not attend acting school, and attended Halifax Grammar School in middle school.
Alan Paige before the transition
Until Alan Paige was 16 years old, the adolescent rebellious tomboy who loved acting finally broke free from his parents, moved to Toronto alone, and spent two years studying acting at the Vaughan Street College in Toronto, Canada, and eventually became a professional actor.
In 2005, the then 18-year-old Alan Paige starred in the little loli of "Hard Candy of Fruit", and was praised by the authoritative film review website - Rotten Tomatoes: "The most intricate, disturbing and unforgettable show of the year". Actor Patrick Wilson commented that Alan Paige's acting skills far exceeded his age, which shows that Alan Paige has excellent acting talent.
Patrick Wilson (first from left) - the originator of horror films, director Wen Ziren (first from right), the royal male lead
Interestingly, the film tells the story of Loli, played by Ellen Paige, castrating the pedophilic photographer played by Patrick Wilson in order to avenge her raped and murdered friend, and people can't help but feel whether Ellen Paige's future gender change is affected by this film.
Castration scene in Hard Candy Fruit
Subsequently, Alan Paige played an unexpectedly pregnant high school girl in the 2007 movie "Fortune", a role that won her the 2008 Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress, became a film queen, and was nominated for Best Actress at the 80th Academy Awards, since then Ellen Paige has entered the ranks of well-known actors.
In fact, the vast majority of mainland movie fans really became familiar with Alan Paige, which should come from the 2010 Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster "Inception" directed by the famous director Christopher Nolan and nominated for 7 Academy Awards. The film's heroine Alan Paige became famous again with her excellent acting skills, and the actor played by Oscar actor Little Plum Leonardo DiCaprio did not hesitate to praise Alan Paige, and at the film press conference, he said that the 23-year-old Alan Paige had excellent acting skills and was full of femininity.
Alan Paige and Leonardo DiCaprio at the film launch
In reality, however, Ellen Paige is a transgender (male character in lesbianism) at heart. Alan Paige confessed to her parents about her sexuality at the age of 19. But at that time, even in the United States, which advocated freedom, people's identification with this identity was not the mainstream, and discrimination was inevitable, and many people couldn't figure out why Alan Page's achievements and appearance were not easy to marry a good man, rather than become a man themselves.
Alan Paige loves masculine attire in life
In addition to being incomprehensible, Alan Paige was also subjected to sexual harassment and ridicule at the time. In 2006, he played the mutant Phantom Cat in "X-Men: Back in the Water", the film director Brett Ratner originally coveted Alan Page's beauty, sexually harassed him many times, was rejected by Alan Page, and later learned that he was actually gay, and said to others in front of her "You have to have sex with her to find out that she is gay." After more than a decade of repression, on November 11, 2017, Alan Paige posted a long post on social media, accusing film director Brett Ratner of publicly verbal sexual harassment of her during her collaboration on the film "X-Men: Back in the Water".
The famous director Brett Ratner (middle), who sexually harassed Alan Paige, directed "Rush Hour" starring Jackie Chan (left)
Because of countless sexual harassment and taunts like Brett Ratner, Alan Paige suffers from depression. In order to completely relieve, Alan Paige was determined not to hide his sexuality, and in 2007, Ellen Paige made a declaration on social media: "I am tired of hiding and lying with no mention, I have suffered for many years, and I am here today, with you, on the other side of pain." During the speech, she choked up and collapsed, mentioning that she had suffered internally for many years and felt sorry that homosexuals were bullied by the outside world. Immediately after the speech, she also responded to fans on social media: "I have never been so proud of myself, thank you for your advice." ”
In an interview with Flare magazine, Alan Paige mentioned his view of love: "I want to be free to love someone. And said that she can hold hands with her girlfriend on the street in the future, but she is still a little afraid and uneasy about knowing her sexual orientation, and there are still many obstacles to be solved in the future. After Alan Paige announced that he was gay, Hugh Jackman, a veteran star who was working together on "X-Men: Back in the Water", said to Alan Paige on the filming scene: "You look new!" The encouragement and support of the male number one moved Alan Paige very much.
Hugh Jackman
After being relieved, Alan Paige finally did not care about the worldly vision, in order to pave the way for his girlfriend in the future, in 2014, Alan Paige posted on social platforms again: "I want to tell everyone that I am a transgender person, and the pronoun I will call me male 'he' in the future, my name is Elliot Page." I am fortunate to be in this position in my life and I am deeply grateful to the people who have supported me along the way. I can't put into words how great it feels to be my authentic self, and so many transgender people have always inspired me. Thank you for your courage and generosity, and for your tireless efforts to make the world more inclusive and compassionate. I will do my best to provide support and continue to create a loving and equal society. ”
Alan Paige announced his homosexuality via social media and changed his name to Elliot Page, and fans expressed their support
On September 14, 2015, Elliot Page came to a special guest at the premiere of "Withholding Happiness" at the Toronto Film Festival, Elliot Page's girlfriend Samantha, and the two appeared on the red carpet together, and the sweet appearance of ten fingers clasped was very meaningful to this story about lesbian couples fighting for their rights. Elliot Page excitedly shouted: "I'm in love!" He added: "Walking the red carpet with my girlfriend is a special experience. He attended that day in a suit, looking cheerful and at ease, no longer bothered and miserable as he used to be wearing a feminine dress. But just like most people's first relationship, Elliot Page and Samantha eventually failed to enter the palace of marriage, and they broke up a year later.
Elliot Page (right) and first girlfriend Samantha (left)
Since the summer of 2017, Elliot Page and Emma Portner, who is seven years younger than him, have been together. Emma is a professional dancer and choreographer. The two of them often share sweet photos on social media, and at the same time, the two have also participated in many events together; In September 2017, when Elliot Page attended the premiere of the movie "Supernatural Space", she said that her girlfriend was very supportive of her work. "This movie is the best." Elliot Page's girlfriend Emma praised. On January 3, 2018, Elliot Page revealed on social media that he and his girlfriend Emma were married! Witnessed by the priest, they said to each other, "I do." At this time, Elliot Page, who was her husband, sighed: "I can't believe I want to call this special woman a wife." Emma, Elliot Page's wife, said: "I am proud of Elliot Page, the gift that transgender people give to this world. I also want to ask for everyone's patience and privacy, Elliot's presence is a gift in itself, shining with sweetness, I love you so much. ”
Elliot Page (left) with wife Emma Portner (right)
However, a good start does not mean a sweet eternity, and the relationship between the two lasted only three years. In 2020, Elliot Page filed for divorce from the other party in the Manhattan Court Superior Court, and officially divorced Emma on January 26, 2021. The two sides issued a statement through The Hollywood Reporter: "We will all respect each other to the greatest extent and we will remain close friends." ”
Elliot Page recalled afterwards that the main reason for the divorce is the other party's disidentification with their gender after marriage, although Elliot Page has become a man psychologically after marriage, but the body is still a woman, in order to accept his body, in December 2020, Elliot Page underwent mastectomy, and bravely exposed his scars on social media, because he identified himself as a man since childhood, his exercise was also beyond ordinary people, and the 8-pack abs became the highlight in the photo, making many male compatriots feel ashamed of themselves. According to reports, through this sex reassignment surgery, many non-gay female fans also want to marry the handsome Elliot Page.
Elliot Page who shows abs after breast removal
Elliot Page has now completed uterine and bilateral oophorectomy, phalloplasty, and testicular implantation. At present, Elliot Page is no different from normal men in appearance, body shape and voice in addition to being unable to give birth. Now 36-year-old Elliot Page has no psychological and physical burdens, and her career is thriving, and he has played the lead and actor for four consecutive seasons in the acclaimed annual Netflix Best American drama "Umbrella Academy". In addition to the jealousy of male compatriots, such a twisty life should be the envy of female compatriots.
Alan Paige who plays the heroine in "The Umbrella Academy" (front from left)
Elliot Page (middle), who played the male lead in "The Umbrella Academy"
This is the story of Ellen Paige (Elliot Page), and no matter what attitude you have towards her (him), one thing is certain: she (he) is a person who has the courage to pursue himself and pursue a wonderful life.
Ellen Paige (Elliot Page)