Elliot Page Shares First Relationship After Coming Out as Transgender

The 38-year-old actor from “Umbrella Academy” has announced that he is in a romantic relationship with actress Julia Shiplett, recognized for her performance in the Amazon Prime comedy series “Overcompensating.”

To commemorate Pride Month, Elliot shared a heartwarming moment with Julia on Instagram, where he uploaded a picture of the pair embracing on a street painted with rainbow colors.

The image made it clear that the pair were happy together, with Elliot Page including a rainbow and double-heart emoji in the caption.

Julia also made the relationship social media official, sharing an affectionate video of Elliot on her Instagram Stories.

In the video, Elliot was shirtless and wading through what appeared to be a natural spring, with Julia writing, “happy prideee” across the footage.

Before undergoing his gender transition, Elliot, who was known as Ellen Page, publicly identified as a lesbian and came out as gay on Valentine’s Day in 2014.

In 2018, he married dancer and choreographer Emma Portner, who was supportive when Elliot revealed his transgender identity in 2020.

However, in January 2021, Elliot and Emma announced their divorce, clarifying that they had been separated since the summer of 2020.

While Julia is the first girlfriend Elliot has publicly been linked to since his transition, the actor revealed in 2023 that he had been enjoying a private dating life.

“It’s the most fun I’ve ever had dating. Interacting with people feels so much easier and more connected, because I’m not feeling lost in myself and not seen in the right way,” Elliot shared with the Los Angeles Times.

Elliot’s pre-transition dating history included relationships with actresses Samantha Jones, Olivia Thirlby, and Kate Mara. But his current relationship with Julia marks a new, public chapter in his journey of self-discovery and happiness.

When Elliot came out as transgender in 2020, he used his platform to speak out against the discrimination faced by transgender people.

“My joy is real, but it is also fragile,” he wrote in a heartfelt social media post. “The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared. I’m scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the ‘jokes’ and of violence.”

He also made sure to address the hardships of the transgender community, saying, “To all trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better.”

Elliot is also actively raising awareness around LGBTQ+ issues, especially during a time when these topics are at the forefront of political and cultural debates.

In a recent interview on “The View,” Elliot used his platform to encourage people to educate themselves about anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans politics.

“The way I get to feel working now is far more embodied,” Elliot shared, reflecting on his career and his experience transitioning while discussing his roles in “The Umbrella Academy” and “Close to You.”

“Doing something like this, complete improv, before, would’ve been close to impossible,” he noted, highlighting how far he’s come since coming out and how much his work has grown from a place of authenticity.