Saturday, February 15, 2014

Ellen Page Comes Out

By Anna Turner

via wallconvert.com
Canadian actress Ellen Page has officially come out as a lesbian.

She made her public announcement at Time to THRIVE, a Las Vegas conference aimed at promoting the overall health and welfare of the LGBT community

According to the Juno and X-Men star, she has been working in an industry that "places crushing standards on all of us. Not just young people, but everyone. Standards of beauty. Of a good life. Of success. Standards that, I hate to admit, have affected me." 

The actress expressed that it is difficult to stay true and authentic in a line of work that tells you how to act, think, behave, look, etc. Her announcement today is a testament to her quest for authenticity.

The 26-year-old said she was tired of hiding and refuses to continue to lie by omission. The best thing about Ellen Page coming out, though, was her saying, "Maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility."

Smart words from a smart lady. Congratulations, Ms. Page!



Anna Turner writes about pop culture for Brilliant or Insane. Learn more about Anna on our Team Page. Follow her on Twitter here.
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2 comments:

  1. Lol Ellen Page comes out as a lesbian, and her look-a-like Ellie from the Last of Us is also a lesbian xD

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    1. Although Ellie does bear some resemblance to Ellen Page, Ellie's sexual preferences are a matter of opinion. See this post for more detail: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140215071752AAYUs23.

      Thanks for weighing in.

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