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‘Literally Did Almost Kill Me’: Elliot Page Discusses Wearing Dress To ‘Juno’ Premiere Before Coming Out As Trans

Amanda Harding
‘Literally Did Almost Kill Me’: Elliot Page Discusses Wearing Dress To ‘Juno’ Premiere Before Coming Out As Trans
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Elliot Page, who became famous after starring in the 2007 teen drama “Juno” while still named Ellen Page, discussed feelings of “intense” depression and anxiety before coming out as a transgender man in 2020.

One of these incidents stems from the “Juno” premiere when producers insisted Page should wear a dress. The actor discussed feeling very uncomfortable with the situation during a recent Esquire interview.

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