In a candid interview, Elliot Page shares deeply personal experiences that shed light on his journey of self-discovery. She revealed her struggles with body anxiety and lack of language to express her true identity.
“Juno” actress Page also revealed the trauma she faced, including self-harm, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts, emphasizing how acting provides an escape and a way to explore emotions.
In his memoir, “Pageboy,” Page revealed incidents of sexual assault and harassment, including disturbing encounters with famous actors.
Read on to learn more.
Elliot Page Never Felt Like a Girl
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In an honest interview with CaretakerElliot Page embarked on a deeply personal exploration, explaining his transformative journey toward self-discovery and personal liberation, which he eloquently recounts in his memoir “Pageboy.”
“I was nervous but grateful for being given the opportunity to write it,” he shared, per Insider.
Throughout the memoir, Page reveals the harrowing reality of her early years, when she struggled with a deep unease in her own body and sought ways to feel closer to her true identity. She intimately describes the moments saying, “I would press on my vagina, hold it, pinch and squeeze it, hoping I could aim it.”
The “Juno” star revealed that she never felt like a girl growing up but lacked the language to express her true self to those around her.
Acting Is An ‘Escape’ For Him
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As he delved into his memoir “Pageboy,” Page shared intimate details about his battles with self-harm, experimentation with substances, an eating disorder and periods of deep despair where suicidal thoughts crossed his mind. The actor revealed that his acting career serves as an outlet to channel his emotions and reshape the world around him.
“There is an element of escape. You’re going to a place where it’s your job to feel and connect as much as possible, and we live in a world that encourages us to some degree not to do that,” explained Page. “I feel things through other characters without allowing myself to do so in my own life.”
Although his relationship with his father and stepmother is still not over, Page said the process of writing “Pageboy” changed his bond with his mother. “It has allowed us to talk about things for the first time in a meaningful and sincere way,” he said.
Elliot Page Says A Famous Actor Threatened Him With Sexual Harassment
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Page’s memoir also delves into more troubling territory, as she reveals the incidents of sexual assault and harassment she experienced in the entertainment industry.
Page wrote about a traumatic incident involving a famous actress whose identity has not yet been revealed. In the memoir, he said that this actor threatened him with sexual violence, tried to undermine his sexual orientation despite having publicly disclosed that he was gay.
Quoting the actor from their rough encounter, Page wrote, “’I’m going to make you realize you’re not gay. I will lick your hole. It will taste like chalk. You’re not gay.” Describing the incident, Page added in his memoir, “Power works in funny ways. He was, and still is, one of the most famous actors in the world.”
Elliot Page Grateful For Genuine Friendship
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Despite his struggle, Page emphasized that the film industry is not only populated by individuals with bad intentions.
The “Umbrella Academy” star shared that she has found solace in the genuine friendships she has cultivated in Hollywood, which have provided invaluable support during her most difficult moments.
When asked about the best person she’s had the privilege of working with, Page shared, “Someone like Hugh Jackman is beautiful. He’s so cool.”
“Then there’s Julianne Moore,” he added, per Caretaker. “I feel so blessed to have worked with Julianne and to have her in my life. He was an amazing friend to me, and very supportive and caring. So I’m very lucky to have mentors in my life who have helped me a lot at times.”
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