“Juno” who just came out?
Ellen Page, the actress who won the hearts of movie buffs for her role as Juno, the pregnant teenager in 2007, has openly come out as gay.
The 26-year-old actress made the announcement on Friday and told a Las Vegas audience, “I am here today because I am gay,” at a conference of counsellors who work with teenagers who are lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual or queer (LGBT).
Ellen said she suffered for years because she was afraid to come out. “I’m standing here today, with all of you, on the other side of all that pain,” she told the audience.
She was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Juno and she’s also had major roles in X-Men: The Last Stand and Inception.
Celebrities took to Twitter to share their love and support for Ellen’s bold move.
Props to @EllenPage for helping so many people through their daily struggles by courageously leading by example and coming out on V Day!
— Emile Hirsch (@EmileHirsch) February 15, 2014
Never underestimate the courage it takes to be yourself. Giant hugs to @EllenPage — Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) February 15, 2014
Mad mad mad mad mad mad crazy love and praise for @EllenPage today. Congrats to you, you light, talent, and beauty. — Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 15, 2014
Hey @EllenPage…Be my Valentine? #respect
— Kate Mara (@_KateMara) February 15, 2014
Love love LOVE @EllenPage & the message she sent out today! What a perfect way to end Valentines Day!
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) February 15, 2014
Watch the video of Ellen’s speech here:
