Elliot Page couldn't imagine telling his own story - here's why he's sharing it now
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2023
- Elliot Page sits down with Tom Power to talk about his new memoir, Pageboy. He tells us how writing his story helped him heal from years of having to hide his true self, about his experience navigating the pressures of the industry, and what brings him joy now that he’s living openly as a trans man.
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Fabulous interview again Tom!! Considering the comments, it’s clear to see the uphill battle that people from the trans community have to face.
CZcams comments are just a cesspool.
@@repinuj The trans community is a cesspool. The rest of us are just trying to live our lives without every square inch
of the world covered in pride flags.....an entire month dedicated exclusively to pride (no other group in society is this privileged)
Fully regret reading the comments. This is a great interview.
@@nolanchill Tom Power is so cringe, I can't listen to him for 1 minute. Perfect for CBC though, Tom replaced the other CBC creep
Jian Ghomeshi, who was fired for beating women. CBC freakshow.
Thanks Elliot. Read your book and many more trans stories. You are very honest about how your trans experience is not the universal trans story, particularly because of your success and financial situation. That still does not mean you did not struggle and suffer finding your authentic self. It just hilights how much harder it is for others not as fortunate as you. So glad you are happier and less ashamed now. For those people commenting that you look unhappy or sad, they do not realize thst of course its difficult to relive the difficult parts of your journey. Its generous of you to share your story.
Thanks for being a beacon in these dark times, brother.
@@nolies9071 lol u mad
Luv you Elliot 💙💖🤍💖💙
How can a person who is sharing a story about "triumph," overcoming shame, and being now joyous can look so depressed and defeated. This says so much about the current society we are living in.
Or it is saying something about that person. I mean, I've been working on my own psychological problems for years and I still have work to do.
I think he’s just a bit more shy and introverted than your typical actor. He’s not performing, and he’s being incredibly honest and vulnerable here. When you assume…
@@nimrodgrrrlYeah, i mean from most of his movie I've seen, he's himself on screen, always looks like he's going through shit and is shy as hell. Even said so he has always been shy.
Because he completely mutilated his body. No person in their right mind would go so far. But society is encouraging this behavior. Just look at the comments here.
While it is definitely courageous to change your appearance and become your authentic self, at some point a person should be encouraged to accept their body as it is.
That shows transgender people's problems are not solved solely by undergoing hormone treatment, surgery and transition. Many transgendered persons suffer from mental health and substance abuse issues before and after transition. Some are also suicidal.
An amazing interview.
Lovely conversation!
A thoughtful interview. Elliot is truly a man of courage and integrity.
Tom just said he doesn't like heights. I can certainly see why he wouldn't be thrilled with the seating arrangement here. I guess he had to keep looking straight ahead and not let the right eye waiver.
@@Grubbly10 Tom's a he. Adjust your reflexive knee-jerk bot responses.
Won't SOMEONE think of Tom Power and his trauma?!?!!!!?!!??!
Thank you, Elliot, for sharing your story and helping me understand your trans and queer experience. I am so happy that you feel joy in your body and your experience. May you continue to shed any shame you feel (which should not be yours, by the way). You are a hero to me for the courage you continue to show on your path to becoming authentic. May your book bring hope to other transgender people and help others to understand and respect the LGBTQ+ community. ❤ I send you a big hug!
Woah! Haven't watched yet but I know this is gonna be a great combination of people to see in conversation :)
A really insightful interview. I hope anybody coming to this video in bad faith can stop for a sec and think "am I really listening to this person or am I coming in with my own baggage?". Nitpicking someone's mannerisms and how happy/unhappy someone "seems" in a conversation about their years of trauma in hollywood.. feels driven by anger and a refusal to empathise. I hope this sort of behaviour dies down soon and the conspiracy theorists and satanic panic people find something better to do with their time.
@@lc360 Elliot, is that you?
thanks for your vulnerability and openness Elliot - and Tom, lovely interview as always :)
Nice to hear elliot speak. Missed him
@@Grubbly10Sex and gender are different things bigot
Hearing a lot of folks being waaay too concerned about someone they don't even know's name change. Pretty weird.
@@gabriellef3351
Yes. Why be concerned about the truth. That's so 1950's. 🙄
@@glennhankins6927 but why does anyone care? Does it make any difference in anyone's life what anyone calls themself? We're using alternate names here and now. It's fine. It looks like a weird thing to kick up dust over.
Best of luck in the future.
honestly i’ve never really liked watching long interviews, but will gladly do so for elliot page. i send you love elliot❤️
I was born with the wrong head. I went to a shrink he told me......do not adjust your mind....there is a fault in reality.!
His truth is beautiful and will help many feel not alone.
There is so much hurt and sadness in those eyes and energy. Should have gotten emotional help and deep therapy instead of encouraging changing genders to solve issues, which most definitely doesn't seem to have solved much. Still seems so unhappy. I feel sad listening to the energy.
Elliot is a wonderful human being, especially now that he is his authentic self. You only live once and should be who you are.
But you don't live forever.
@@psalms2358 Exactly so don't waste it with compromise.
Except that you CAN'T "authenticly" change your gender!
@psalms2358 the damage was done when he was living a lie, being who people expected him to be instead of being himself. He may never overcome that fully, but his current form is a manifestation of healing, and he's still getting better every day.
@@OsirisMalkovich she needs Christ. She is in a living hell.
Has anyone here watched the 2009 film Whip It?
Yea, good movie. Why the question?
I’ve not followed his story until just now when I saw a clip of her promoting Inception on the jonathon Ross show and discovering what’s happened since then. If all this makes him happy then we shouldn’t judge. Simple as that. If it’s not making him happy then the conversation needs to be had about the big changes that people are making. It’s an unknown new world that’s happening and as yet nobody knows about long term mental or physical developments. But wish him all the best and hope happiness is achieved.
Seems super happy...
Seems super confused.
His voice is well deep now
❤
Why on earth does he look so depressed, where's the trans joy that's he's talking about?
He's discussing serious topics
@@lc360 the eyes doesn't look happy. I heard he was abused in Hollywood and he was SA victim
@@emmablack583it feels like you're coming in already deciding how someone feels despite all signs pointing otherwise.
Probably because of all the anti trans rhetoric and legislation banning healthcare for children, bathroom bills, etc etc
He's likely tired of all the attention he's been getting
🙂 P R O M O S M
It doesn't look like his behavior is a result of transphobia or any external issues, he seems uncomfortable with himself. He is speaking to people who support him, and yet sounds like breaking down. Where is the joy? I believe transition can be good for some people, but here something is off.
Sadly, he looks tense and unhappy even after finding his "authentic self."
transphobia still exists still so you shouldn't act surprised
@@sugarcoat4 Blaming others is the laziest thing to do.
@@sugarcoat4it doesn’t exist
@@Guardian__Angel great logic yes. we should def blame the shooting victim for hurting not the shooter
@@sugarcoat4 So you're saying that no matter what, it's always society's fault. In other words, whatever you do, make sure you blame it on society. 🤭🤭🤭
I really see regret and sadness. People have locked this person in this new identity and its sad.
I love these transphobes that sought out and watched an interview with a trans person. 😂
When people need fodder for a bokk, OR interviews, we need to take it with agrain of salt!
Did anyone found you attackers yet? 😂
Have you leaned to write a coherent question yet?
People misgendering Elliot Page are the same kind of people who criticize gender reassignment surgeries for kids 😡
How dare you all misgender Elliot! He is a dude with tight little p*ssy!
Same people who wouldn't give alcohol to kids 😤😤
Children shouldn't get GRS or hormones. I say this an an ally
@Schnoz42069 I'd guess atleast 90% of the lgbtq community agrees but they aren't on TV much
@@nodescriptionavailable3842 Exactly! These people probably don't even worship Joe Biden 🤬
Ok but why do you need to come out? You can live your authentic self without announcing it to the world, no?
More lies to spread for attention?
in reality, i think, we're all just a buncha oldsters that are both male and female, but it does us practic'ly no good, ha ha
What are the lies about trans lives? Constantly alluded to; always assumed.
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Porr Elliot. looks miserable, tired, sick and sad.
He seems so sad...
Life is getting harder for trans people. In the US there are groups trying to drive us out of public spaces altogether. Elliot is a high profile trans person, making him a target of that nonsensical hate all too often. _Of course_ he seems sad.
@@OsirisMalkovichhow dare they not let biological men into women’s sports and bathrooms.
@@martymcfly8731 Stop pretending you care about women's sports.
@@OsirisMalkovich How about another, much more plausible explanation? That his issues were much more serious and ran much deeper, so his surgery did little to resolve them?
@@Guardian__Angel I'm describing conditions and situations that _actually exist_ while you are _assuming_ the mental state of a person you _do not know._ In what way is that "much more plausible?"