1 December 2020
Elliot Page Comes Out as Trans
Activism Cultural International Trans
In 2020, actor Elliot Page publicly came out as transgender, sparking widespread conversation about trans identity and media representation. His announcement was widely praised for its courage and helped deepen public understanding of trans experiences.
Impact & Significance
Page's public coming out as transgender reached a global audience and helped deepen mainstream understanding of trans experiences. His visibility as a prominent actor sparked meaningful conversations about representation, identity, and acceptance in the entertainment industry.
Reference Record
- Date
- 1 December 2020
- Era
- 2020-present
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Editorially reviewed — reviewed · last reviewed 2026-09-19.
Questions This Event Helps Answer
Q Who were early UK trans pioneers? Early UK trans pioneers include Michael Dillon, Roberta Cowell, April Ashley, Stephen Whittle, Julia Grant and the organisers who built early trans community networks. Q How did UK queer media and cultural spaces build visibility? They built visibility by giving LGBTQ+ people dedicated news, support lines, political journals, protected venues, museum space and mainstream screen representation. Q How did trans and queer screen visibility enter the mainstream? It moved through global actors, streaming stories, memoirs and mainstream film criticism rather than only specialist LGBTQ+ media.
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