'Elliot Page on "Gender Transition": Feeling Comfortable Just Wearing a T-Shirt'

Elliot Page and Oprah Winfrey being interviewed. Photo by Apple TV+ Twitter capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] Hollywood actor Elliot Page (34), who changed his gender to male, opened up about his feelings in his first interview since announcing his gender transition.

On the 28th (local time), U.S. media outlets including CNN reported that "Page spoke about the moments of joy he felt after his gender transition through Oprah Winfrey's interview program and entertainment media Vanity Fair."

U.S. streaming service Apple TV Plus released a preview video of the interview program "Oprah Conversations," featuring Page, two days before its broadcast on the same day.

When asked about the moment he felt the most joy after his gender transition, Page replied, "After taking a shower and looking at myself in the mirror, I feel like I am really there," adding, "It is not a moment of confusion like before."

Comparing his current self to before the transition, he tearfully said, "I did not have these small everyday moments," and "For the first time, I feel comfortable just wearing a T-shirt."

Regarding the reason for doing the interview, he emphasized, "I wanted to share with people how much my life has changed," and "I believe it is life-saving, and I want many people to know that such things exist."

Page also expressed regret, mentioning, "Because of attacks against transgender people, some hesitate to visit doctors."

The full interview with Page, conducted by Winfrey, will air on the 30th.

Earlier on the 28th, Page expressed his ambition to represent the voices of the transgender community in an interview with U.S. entertainment media Vanity Fair.

Regarding the enactment of laws banning gender transition for minors in some U.S. states, he said, "It is very sad," and added, "I want to help (transgender people) in every way I can."

Meanwhile, Page publicly announced his gender transition last December through his social media, and in an interview with Time last month, he stated, "I want to use my (actor) privilege to help transgender people in any way I can."

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