Actor Elliot Page took to social media on to share a shirtless snap, discussing his past struggles with his body and expressing his gratitude for gender-affirming care.
“Dysphoria used to be especially rife in the summer. No layers, just a T-shirt – or layers and oh so sweaty – constantly looking down, readjusting my oversized T,” the 36-year-old Canadian actor captioned the photo, receiving over a million likes and thousands of comments from supporters.
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“It feels so f’ing good soaking in the sun now, I never thought I could experience this, the joy I feel in my body. I am so grateful for what gender-affirming care has allowed me and I look forward to sharing more of my journey soon. #transjoy,” Page said, concluding the Instagram post with a nod to his upcoming memoir, Pageboy.
Page was showered with love by friends and fans, including director and Gaycation co-host Ian Danial, who wrote “You’re the hottest thing on earth
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“Gender-affirming care is MEDICAL CARE!
,” gynecology surgeon Karen Tang wrote. “It treats a potentially deadly medical condition, and gives people back their lives. So thrilled to see your joy and euphoria – everyone deserves to feel this way in their own body!
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The Oscar-nominated actor first publicly came out as transgender in December 2020. Pageboy, expected to release on June 6, will reveal details of his journey to self-discovery, as well as his thoughts on love, gender, mental health, relationships, and life in Hollywood.
